AirAsia to start offering Manila–Ho Chi Minh City flights in November

Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday announced it will begin offering direct flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in November.

"We are thrilled to announce that we will start servicing direct flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh in November as part of our commitment to continue bringing the Philippines closer to neighboring cities within the Asean region," AirAsia Philippines CEO Dexter Comendador said in a statement.

AirAsia is offering an introductory promo fare of P990 for the Manila-Ho Chi Minh route. The promo is available for booking from September 19 to October 18 on AirAsia's website and mobile app.

The promo fares are available for travel period from November 17, 2017 to November 21, 2018.

AirAsia will fly three times a week from Manila to Ho Chi Minh, every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. — Ted Cordero/BM, GMA News