Hanoi, Vietnam (November 2, 2007) /China Newswire/ — Since 28 October 2007, Vietnam Airlines launch three new routes connecting Hanoi(capital of Vietnam), Lang Prabang (ancient city of Laos) and Siem Reap (Angkor Wat, of Cambodia). The flight will take off at Hanoi, with stopover in Lang Prabang, arrive finally at Siem Reap, flying on daily basis every week except Tuesday and Sunday. Till now, Vietnam Airlines operate 2 routes connecting Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, separately Ho Chi Minh City-Phnom Penh-Vientiane-Hanoi, and the new-launched route Ho Chi Minh City-Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) - Lang Prabang-Hanoi.

The launch of routes connecting Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia will definitely enlarge and promote the exchange of economic, culture and tourism, as well as maintain the position of Vietnam Airlines in this area.

Besides, Vietnam Airlines relaunch the route Hanoi to Guangzhou China, with 3 flights every week, separately on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Founded in 1956, Vietnam Airlines was originally known as Vietnam Civil Aviation and began flying as an independent airline soon after nationalizing Gia Lam Airport. In the ensuing more than fifty one years, Vietnam Airlines have developed, expanded and improved their service to become an airline of international standard.

In 1993, they underwent our final change in name to become Vietnam Airlines. In 1995 Vietnam Airlines Corporation was formed by Vietnam's Prime Minister. Their functions and tasks of business cover many different areas.

Currently their fleet includes 5 Boeing 777, 5 Boeing 776, 5 Airbus 321, 10 Airbus 320, 9 ATR-72 and 2 F-70, to operate 21 domestic flights to 13 cities and international flights to 22 destinations around the world, including Beijing, Bangkok, Kaohsiung, Kunming, Taipei, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Flange, Melbourne, Osaka, Paris, Phnom Penh, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Seoul, Pusan, Singapore, Angkor Wat、Vientiane and Sydney, as well as connecting flights to Manila, L.A, and San Francisco. Vietnam Airlines have worked hard to increase our network in the last 5 years and will continue to expand and add many new international and domestic flights.

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