Vietnam Airlines to fly direct between Can Tho and Taipei (China)

Vietnam Airlines plans non stop flights between Can Tho and Taipei (China) to meet travel demands of passengers during the Lunar New Year 2011.
The airlines celebrated the inauguration of Can Tho International Airport in December. The first inaugural flight departed from Can Tho at 1.55 on December 20 and arrived in Taipei at 6.15. The return flight left Taipei at 7.40 and arrived in Can Tho at 10.10.
The forthcoming flights are scheduled on December 29, January 12,19,21,29, 30 and February 5, 7,9,12.
In the first phase of renovation the airport was upgraded to receive domestic flights in 2008 and international flights in 2009. The total cost of the project from 2007 to 2025 is expected to exceed VND11, 000 billion.
The renovation will upgrade the airport to Grade 4E ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards allowing landings by larger aircrafts including the B777 and B747-400 normally used for international flights. The new facilities will also improve on the passengers checking time.