Budget Vietnam flights set for Heathrow take-off

Dang Tat Thang, Bamboo Airway chief executive, said: “London is one of the world’s financial and cultural hubs, so we expect our new service will further promote the connectivity between Vietnam and the UK, thus contributing to leveraging Vietnam aviation in the global market.

"Our goal is to expand across Europe, the US, Australia and Asia, and by 2022 we aim to have 40 international routes in place. The world is opening up and Bamboo Airways is ready to take passengers on their next adventure."

Heathrow’s chief commercial officer Ross Baker added: “As demand begins to recover, we’re delighted to welcome Bamboo Airways to the Heathrow family. The frequent, direct flights from the UK’s hub airport to Vietnam will give British businesses access to a fast-growing market and give passengers the opportunity to visit the remarkable destinations Vietnam has to offer.”