Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion

With the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers operating in Thailand, Vietjet Thailand is ready to challenge its competitors by opening new routes to popular destinations, targeting 6.7 million passengers and 15 billion baht in revenue this year, resembling the rates recorded last year.

- MOLPASORN SHOOWONG

Woranate Laprabang, chief executive of Vietjet Thailand, said the airline is in the process of receiving nine new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. These aircraft offer a longer range than its current fleet of Airbus A320s can provide.

The airline plans for its entire fleet consist of Boeing aircraft within five years, with a target of operating 50 aircraft in total by 2028.

Mr Woranate said as of the middle of this year, the airline had returned four Airbus aircraft, leaving a total of 14 aircraft in operation.

Vietjet Thailand is scheduled to receive one Boeing aircraft in October, four in November, and four in December. The airline expects to expand its routes in this year's final quarter, with the size of the fleet set to reach 23 aircraft by year-end.