Vietnam Airlines earns nearly 1.46 trillion VND in pre-tax profit
Vietnam Airlines earns nearly 1.46 trillion VND in pre-tax profit in Q1
The Vietnam Airlines Corporation earned nearly 1.46 trillion VND (64.3 million USD) in pre-tax profit in the first three months of the year, 6.2 percent higher its set plan.
The Vietnam Airlines Corporation earns nearly 1.46 trillion VND (64.3 million USD) in pre-tax profit in the first quarter of 2018. (Photo: Vietnam Airlines)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Airlines Corporation earned nearly 1.46trillion VND (64.3 million USD) in pre-tax profit in the first three months ofthe year, 6.2 percent higher its set plan.
During the period, the corporation transported nearly 5 million passengers, up5 percent from the same period last year. Travel demands shot up in key flightsto Northeast Asian countries like Japan and the Republic of Korea.
The national flag carrier carried out 33,000 safe flights with its rate of OnTime Performance (OTP) reaching over 90 percent.
In the first quarter of the year, the airlines continued efforts to better itsfour-star service quality. Particularly, Vietnam Airlines’ application ofinformation technology into its service brought convenience to passengers whilemaking contributions to easing overload at many airports, especially Tan SonNhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
The rate of customers making their own online check-in via website, mobile orcheck-in kiosks at Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai and Da Nang airports stood at highlevel of nearly 50 percent.
In addition, thanks to the company’s stable development, professional workingenvironment, and sound remuneration, it ranked among the top 20 working placesin Vietnam, according to the rating of Anphabe career network and IntageVietnam.
In the second quarter of this year, Vietnam Airlines is continuing to focus itsresources to ensure safe operation and security. The firm recently received the 12th A350 wide-body aircraft and work to assure its four-star service in line withinternational standards, particularly during peak national and summer holidays.
Also, it will organise the 2018 shareholders meeting and carry out a plan toincrease its chartered capital by offering shares to current shareholders andsell the rights to buy shares of State shareholders.-VNA
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The Vietnam Airlines Corporation earns nearly 1.46 trillion VND (64.3 million USD) in pre-tax profit in the first quarter of 2018.
