Air Mekong and Vietjet Air have been flying well since the day they took off and they have been threatening the dominating position of VietNam Airlines in the domestic aviation market.
Air Mekong said it may put A320s into operation from 2012 December between Ha Noi and HCM City. If all goes to plan, Air Mekong fleet would then comprise of six aircrafts, including four CRJ900s, each of each can carry 90 passengers, delivered in 2010 August.
A320 is a modern aircraft capable to carry 180 passengers, and is also the aircraft model being used by both VietNam Airlines and Vietjet Air.
Presently, Air Mekong provides 30 flights a day with 13 air routes to nine domestic destinations, including Ha Noi, HCM City, Vinh, Buon Ma Thuot, Plei Ku, Da Lat, Quy Nhon, and Con Dao Island and Phu Quoc Island.
Air Mekong will join the competition on the backbone air routes, including the Ha Noi - HCM City one, sooner or later, because this is the 'bread and butter' in VietNam
First taking to the air in late 2011, Vietjet Air has been well known for its young service staff and economical price policies. The private air carrier is exploiting five air routes that link the most important points including HCM City, Ha Noi, Da Nang and Nha Trang.
Vietjet Air plans for new air routes to Hai Phong in 2012 October, Phu Quoc Island in 2012 December, and international air routes.