Welcoming Vietnam Airlines' special flight and 350 millionth passenger

Mr. Le Hai Binh, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism welcomed and presented gifts to passengers on the flight.

Attending the program were Mr. Le Hai Binh, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism ; on the side of Hue City, there were members of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee: Nguyen Quang Tuan, Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People's Council; Nguyen Thanh Binh, Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee; Nguyen Chi Tai, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee.

The 350 millionth passenger was on flight VN1541 from Hanoi to Hue, landing at 9:00 a.m. on July 9, on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of Vietnam Tourism Industry and welcoming the National Tourism Year 2025. As soon as it landed at the airport, the flight was welcomed with a water cannon ceremony - an international ceremony for special aviation events.

At the ceremony, the 350 millionth passenger was given a Platinum Lotusmiles card, 2 business class domestic return tickets and souvenirs. The ten lucky passengers from 349,999,995 to 350,000,005 received economy class domestic return tickets, all passengers on the flight were given gifts with the image of the Vietnam Airlines brand and the identity of Hue as a warm greeting from the ancient capital...

Lucky passengers receive gifts

Speaking at the program, Mr. Le Hai Binh, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism affirmed: Tourism is not only an economic sector, but also a connecting bridge. Aviation is not simply a transportation, but a "promotional ambassador". Each trip is a time to spread culture, each destination is a touch point of the image of Vietnam - friendly, safe, rich in identity and innovative, creative.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh believes that with the joint efforts of localities, businesses, aviation industry, media and tourism community across the country, with open visa policies, methodical tourism management and promotion, strong national media, all will tell about a Vietnam with "endless beauty" to friends around the world. In the near future, Vietnam tourism will be the leading destination in Asia. Vietnam Airlines will spread its wings far and wide. And Hue - with the "endless beauty" of heritage, people and nature will continue to be a memorable destination for millions of tourists.

Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh affirmed that today's event to welcome passengers is a very special milestone - the 350 millionth passenger of Vietnam Airlines. This is also an important occasion for Hue City to promote its image, spread cultural and tourism values to international friends, thereby enhancing Hue's position on the national and regional tourism map. At the same time, the event also contributes to further strengthening the cooperative relationship between Hue City and Vietnam Airlines - strategic partners in tourism and socio-economic development.

Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh hopes that in the coming time, the companionship of Vietnam Airlines will continue to open up new connecting spaces and effective flights, contributing to bringing Hue closer to the world.

At the event, Vietnam Airlines, in collaboration with the Hue City People's Committee, the National Tourism Administration and the City Department of Tourism, officially launched the program "Magical Hue Night - Discover to Love". Accordingly, domestic and international tourists arriving in Hue on Vietnam Airlines' night flights will have the opportunity to receive special offers such as up to 80% discount on accommodation costs or free first night at some affiliated hotels in the program. This is a joint effort between Vietnam Airlines and Hue City to stimulate tourism while continuously improving the quality of experience for tourists.

* Some photos at the program were recorded by Hue Newspaper Today Online: