Jetstar Pacific to change name, step up cooperation with Vietnam Airlines
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Qantas Group from Australia have recently agreed on changes to their joint venture, Jetstar Pacific, to improve the operations and profits of the budget airline.
Aircraft of Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - National flag carrier VietnamAirlines and the Qantas Group from Australia have recently agreed on changes totheir joint venture, Jetstar Pacific, to improve the operations and profits ofthe budget airline.
Jetstar Pacific will change its name to PacificAirlines and feature a new logo and livery inspired by Vietnam Airlines’ coloursand design. It will officially operate under the new name once approval issecured from authorities.
It will also switch its reservation system fromNavitaire to Sabre, which is currently used by Vietnam Airlines.
Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines and Chairmanof Pacific Airlines Trinh Hong Quang said that low-cost carriers have a role toplay in supporting the return of travel as restrictions are eased, and bystreamlining its functions Pacific Airlines can remain competitive, inheritingmany of the efficiencies of Vietnam Airlines.
The change will help both sides expand scale andstrengthen the Vietnam Airlines Group’s leading position in the Vietnameseaviation market, he added.
Qantas Group Executive and Jetstar Group CEO GarethEvans said that with a highly competitive domestic market in Vietnam and thedisruption caused by COVID-19, it is time to take advantage of the strength andscale of Vietnam Airlines in its home market.
He affirmed that streamlining the customer and bookingfunctions will enable further cost savings and position the airline for astronger future as international travel restrictions are eased.
Vietnam Airlines and Qantas will continue to reviewthe low-cost carrier’s structure and future shareholding arrangements./.
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Aircraft of Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific (Photo: VNA) 
