Best Ultra Low Cost Airline 2020: Airline Ratings Names VietJet Winner

AirlineRatings again named VietJet Air as the Best Ultra Low Cost Airline in 2020, thanks in large part to its amazing cabin crew and spectacular prices. Since launching in December 2011, the airline has grown its fleet and subsequently its number of destinations opening up travel to all including those that perhaps couldn’t afford air travel before. READ: The Spectacular Rise of VietJetAir.com Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas commented that the airline is "extremely clever in its marketing but behind that fun is a very smart and serious business plan that brings affordable travel to millions." It was the first private airline in Vietnam to offer domestic and international services. The ultra low cost airline has carried more than 80 million passengers and covered over 116 routes across the Asia Pacific region.  Vietjet has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7-stars since 2018. It is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate and technical reliability rate standing at 99.64%.  READ: Vietjet Air Awarded Highest Safety Rating AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas said: “Vietjet Air has become an important part of Asia’s way of life bringing affordable fares to millions.”  “The airline has a very modern fleet of Airbus aircraft and operationally is now up there with the very best.”  “That is great news for the travelling public and tourists in the region,” said Mr Thomas.  The airline’s multinational the cabin crew take safety seriously focusing on seat belts and exits being kept clear.  Vietjet Air operates a fleet of A320s in a 3-3 configuration with black leather seats. The airline distinguishes itself with a good combination of affordable ticket fares, which are suitable to the mass flyers plus diversified services and personalized options for busy and highly-demanded passengers from all walk of life.  Skyboss service is one of them, which offers its flyers with priority check-in, private boarding/disembarkation, 30-kg check-in luggage, free golf kit handling, VIP lounge and free flow of foods and beverages served onboard, etc.    Also, for a small fee, you can select quiet seats up the front or exit rows. Also, windows and aisle seats attract a small premium.   Blankets, pillows, gifts, and gimmicks can be purchased on board.  Currently, the ultra low cost airline operates a route network covering destinations nation-wide and more than 40 regional destinations in Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Cambodia and Indonesia. It is operating a fleet of A320s and A321s with an average age of 3.3 years old.    The airline was named as one of the Top 500 Brands in Asia 2016-2017 and “The Best Asian Low-Cost Carrier” at the TTG Travel Awards 2015, “The most favourite carrier in Vietnam” by the Economic Times. The carrier was also awarded “Vietnam’s best place to work” in consecutive years and “the Best Employer Brand Asia Awards 2016”  READ: Vietjet Orders 15 A321XLRs to Boost International Network