Vietjet celebrates 9/9 with a pop-up fares sale

Anyone thinking about snagging a cheap flight from Australia to Vietnam should keep an eye out for one of budget carrier Vietjet's regular cheap fare blitzes.

Vietjet’s 9/9 Mega Sale, about to launch, offers "up to 99% off base fares" on flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to Ho Chi Minh City.

On top of that, travellers booking international routes will enjoy 20kg of free checked baggage, making it easier than ever to pack for a long-haul adventure.

The fares sale runs from 3am AEST on September 9 to 2am on September 10. Should you be tempted, and quick off the mark, use promo code SUPERSALE99 when booking direct on www.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Air mobile app.

The fare deduction exclude taxes and fees but the 23-hour offer applies across Vietjet’s entire flight network with travel valid from October 1 to May 27, 2026.

While those napping up a deal can take advantage of the promotion to explore Vietnam’s vibrant culture, Vietjet also offers connections from Ho Chi Minh City to many domestic Vietnamese destinations and popular hubs across Asia.

To meet growing demand, Vietjet is boosting flights to Ho Chi Minh City: with Melbourne increasing to six flights per week from November 11 and moving to daily from December 6. Sydney grows to six per week from November 13, increasing to daily from December 7, while Brisbane rises to five flights per week from December 6.

But note that flights to Hanoi have been cut.

Where to find fares to Asia from $199 each way

Forget Black Friday. How about marking Green Friday?

Vietjet, a Vietnam-based low-cost airline that I flew with a few weeks ago, will be holding a Green Friday Sale to highlight the airline’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

The promotion will run from November 27-29 offering one-way tickets starting at $199 all-in, applicable to routes between Australia and Vietnam.

Travellers can book tickets on www.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Air app, with a travel period from January 1 to May 22, 2025.

The availability of discounted seats varies depending on the route and travel dates.

"Green Friday reflects Vietjet’s mission to promote eco-friendly travel through investments in fuel-efficient aircraft like the A321neo and A330neo, the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions by up to 80%, and green practices such as e-tickets and sustainable onboard materials," the airline says.

"These initiatives align with Vietnam's COP26 net-zero pledge and Vietjet’s commitment to environmentally responsible aviation."

Vietjet flies to key Australian cities from both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Cheap fares to Vietnam - but only if you are quick

Here’s one of those “blink and you’ll miss it travel offers - perfect if you’ve been thinking of visiting Vietnam.

To celebrateits 200 millionth passenger milestone, Vietjet is offering Australian travellers a premium experience for less, with Business and SkyBoss tickets reduced up to 30% off.

But bere is why you need to move quick.

The offer is applicable to all domestic and international routes, with the booking period from now until August 11 (that’s Sunday) on www.vietjetair.com, the Vietjet Air mobile app, booking offices, and official agents worldwide.

The flight period is from August 19 to November 30.

Vietjet's business class passengers will be served by a dedicated cabin with flatbed seats on modern A330 wide-body aircraft. Passengers can enjoy Vietnamese and international cuisine.

SkyBoss tickets, meanwhile, offer premium services, a flexible all-inclusive package, and 5-in-1 utilities, with a lounge access, up to 50kg of checked baggage, in-flight dining, comfortable seats, and free Sky Care travel insurance.

For budget-conscious travellers, Vietjet is offering a 88% discount on Eco tickets across Australian routes and its entire network.

But this deal is available for one day only, on August 8 (tomorrow). Enter the promotion code VJ88 when booking to enjoy these prices.

The availability of discounted seats for Business, SkyBoss, and Eco varies depending on the route and travel dates.

Vietjet operates seven routes in Australia, including routes between Ho Chi Minh and five key Australian cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Additionally, Vietjet offers direct routes between its capital city, Hanoi, and Melbourne and Sydney.

It is the time of the year for travel discounts

It is that time of the year. Right across the travel industry, operators are keen to sell you a trip before they close for the Christmas-New Year holiday.

This week I got news of deals from Riviera Travel River Cruises and AirAsia.

Luxury European cruise line Riviera Travel River Cruises reaches its 40-year milestone in 2024 and is celebrating with discounts for its Australian guests on new sailings.

For all 2024 and 2025 sailings booked between now and December 31, guests will get $1,000 per person off on seven-night cruises and $1,500 off on 10-14-night sailings.

Guests who book in this period will also enjoy a complimentary superior drinks package for all sailings in 2024-2025, along with complimentary wifi and complimentary shore excursions.

Stuart Milan from Riviera Travel said: “We’re excited that we are offering our best-ever promotion to fans of River Cruises in the Australian market, we are confident that you will enjoy our award-winning service.”

Cruises on offer include the Rhine, the Danube, or the Douro.

Prices start from $1,199) per person for a seven-night Burgundy, Rhone and Provence river cruise.

Riviera Travel’s fleet of 12 luxury ships is also one of the youngest in Europe, with no ship older than six years. See www.rivieratravel.com.au.

AirAsia, meanwhile, this week announced its Black Friday sale with fares reduced for travel from now until September 2024 across the Tasman or from Australia and NZ to Asia at discounted prices.

Offers include flying from Auckland or Australia to Malaysia from under $250 or from Sydney to Bangkok from $329.

The AirAsia X Premium Flex lie flat flatbeds are also on sale starting from $339 across the Tasman or from $669 from Australia to Kuala Lumpur.

Fares on sale from now on four AirAsia airlines until November 26. See https://www.airasia.com/

Be quick to save money on Asian flights

Demand for flights from Australia to Asia is sky high but budget carrier AirAsia is offering 20% off on all seats to selected domestic and international destinations for the next week.

The deal includes travel commencing from November, ahead of the end of year and new year peak travel seasons.

The limited-time-only sale runs until October 23 with a range of destinations in Asia including Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand at 20% off for travel between November 1 and June 30, 2023.

To book click on the Flights icon on the Airasia Super App or website.

AirAsia also announced this week that it is bringing back services to Taipei (from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu) and Kaohsiung (from Kuala Lumpur) which are on sale now starting from as low as $130 one way.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to/from Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Seoul and Tokyo start from under $220 with and premium flatbed seats starting from under $700 for travel between November 1 to November 30.

“AirAsia has been ramping up our capacity to serve more customers to connect with family and friends again in this upcoming festive period," says Karen Chan, AirAsia’s Group Chief Commercial Officer.

“This 20% off deal is providing incredible discounts for close in travel starting next month into the end of year holiday and new year/Chinese New year peak holiday season.

"AirAsia understands that many customers have not had the chance to reconnect with loved ones since the pandemic so we are here to provide great value to to visit family and friends again."

See www.airasia.com for details

Vietnam offers aim to entice tourists back

 

With travel to Asia getting back at full throttle, Vietnam is keen to maintain its share of the market. 

Accor, the biggest international hotel group in the country, has launched a For the Love of Breathtaking Vietnam campaign offering travellers savings of up 20% at hotels and resorts across Vietnam. 

The Asian nation is now officially open to travellers from across the world with quarantine no longer required for fully vaccinated visitors, with inbound travellers requiring only a negative Covid-19 test result within 72 hours prior to departure. 

Accor's campaign includes close to 40 hotels and resorts under the Sofitel, MGallery, Mövenpick, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Mercure, Novotel, ibis and ibis Styles brands.

Accor is encouraging visitors to not only Hanoi, HO Chi Minh City, Halong Bay and Hoi An, but also to less visited destinations including Danang, with white sand beaches alongside mountains and forests, and Phu Quoc, home of numerous beautiful beaches. 

The For the Love of Breathtaking Vietnam offer is valid for bookings until January 1 ,2023, for stays until January 30, 2023. 

Members of Accor Plus can benefit from an additional 10% discount. 

For more information visit perhaps the longest link I have ever seen: https://all.accor.com/promotions-offers/hot-deals-offers/owm014704-001-for-the-love-of-breathtaking-vietnam.en.shtml 

Massive discounts on future NCL cruises

 

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is offering savings of up to 35% together with $US2,900 in bonus values as part of its Super Sale, which runs until November 15.

The bonus values include a complimentary beverage package, shore excursion credit, specialty dining package, wifi package and access to other reductions.

The Super Sale features a selection of worldwide voyages departing in 2022 and 2023, including to Europe, Hawaii, Alaska and Asia.

Explore the Mediterranean on a seven-day cruise from Barcelona to Italy on Norwegian Epic from $1,715 per person visiting Ajaccio, Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Cannes and Palma.

Or visit ports including Honolulu, Hilo and Kona with overnight stays in Kahului and Nawiliwili in Hawaii.

The discounts are valid on all open for sale sailings through end of 2023 excluding Bliss and Joy 2023 sailings. All fares include accommodation, transport between destinations, main meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and a wifi package.

For additional information and terms and conditions, please click here.

To book a cruise call NCL in Australia on 1300 255 200 or in New Zealand on 0800 969 283 or visit www.ncl.com.