(VOVworld) - The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on Wednesday officially launched the Danang-Narita flight, the first one connecting Vietnam’s central city of Danang and Japan’s Tokyo capital. This has been the 10^th route to Japan and the 3^rd international flight from Danang operated by Vietnam Airlines after flights to Siem Reap in Cambodia and Seoul in the Republic of Korea.

First passengers of the Danang-Narita flight are welcomed. (Photo: VOV)

Tran Chi Cuong, Deputy Director of Danang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: “The launching of the Danang-Narita flight reflects a great effort of Danang city and Vietnam Airlines. This has proven Danang city a safe, attractive, and friendly tourist destination. Japanese tourists demand high-quality products which requires Danang tourism sector to upgrade infrastructure and improve service quality.”    

Vietnam Airlines operates the Danang-Narita flight on Airbus A321 aircraft 4 times a week.