Vietnam Airlines, China Southern Airlines seal comprehensive cooperation deal
Vietnam Airlines and China Southern Airlines have signed an agreement on comprehensive cooperation in all areas, including commerce, services, and techniques to improve flight experience of and bring outstanding value to their passengers.
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam Airlines and ChinaSouthern Airlines have signed an agreement on comprehensive cooperation in allareas, including commerce, services, and techniques to improve flight experienceof and bring outstanding value to their passengers.
Under the pact, which took effect in September, the carriersagreed to give priority to each other's products and services and team up todevelop their base airports into major air transport hubs in the region.
Han Wensheng, President and CEO of China Southern Airlines,stated the comprehensive cooperation will promote exchanges between China andcountries in Southeast Asia and in the Regional Comprehensive EconomicPartnership (RCEP), and bring more expansive options and superior travel experiencesto global passengers.
Echoing the view, Vietnam Airlines CEO Le Hong Ha said theties will add more benefits to passengers and contribute to strengthening Vietnam-Chinaeconomic, cultural, and social relations.
On September 14, the two sides held their first meeting to concretisethe contents agreed in the deal.
Founded in 1995, China Southern Airlines is the biggest carrier in China, operating the largest modern fleet of aircraft, having thewidest route network, and carrying the largest number of passengers./.
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