HCM CITY  --  The Phnom Penh–headquartered Lanmei Airlines will begin direct flights between Phnom Penh and Hà Nội and Siem Reap and HCM City on December 20.

The new flights, using Airbus A320 aircraft, will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, according to the company.

As the only air link between Phnom Penh and Hà Nội, the flights between the two capital cities aims to promote Cambodia’s international trade relations.

The HCM City and Siem Reap route is expected to promote cultural and relations and to better exploit tourism in the 10 countries in the Southeast region, especially between Cambodia and Việt Nam, a press release from Lanmei Airlines said.

Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville are the carrier’s main bases in Cambodia.VNS