The first STARLUX Airlines-operated flight, carrying a total of 188 international passengers, departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport touched down at the Da Nang International Airport on Thursday afternoon.

Leaders of the Da Nang Department of Tourism presenting flowers and souvenirs to representatives of STARLUX Airlines.

The new air route between Da Nang and Taipei operates 7 flights per week. The A321 airplanes are utilised on the new route. Each of the jets will have 8 business class cabins and 180 economy seats, accommodating up to 188 passengers in total.

In addition, STARLUX Airlines offers Wifi on all flights.

A representative from the municipal Department of Tourism (in 'ao dai') presenting flowers to a foreign passenger off the first Taipei-Da Nang non-stop flight

Apart from airline tickets, representative offices of STARLUX Airlines in both Taiwan and Da Nang are currently selling travel packages. This will offer more options for travellers on the flights, especially during theTet Festival.

Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Tourism Nguyen Xuan Binh revealed that, in 2020 and the years ahead, his agency would focus on promoting the opening of new air routes between Da Nang and ASEAN member countries.

By HOANG HIEP - Translated by MAI DUNG