Arkia changes direction in the East: the destination in Vietnam canceled just before launch

Arkia Airlines has canceled its route to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, which was set to launch in October, due to lack of demand. The route to Hanoi continues to operate via a charter flight, remaining the only direct flight from Israel to the city. Meanwhile, Arkia has launched a new destination in the Philippines.

Arkia Airlines announced the cancellation of its route to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, which was scheduled to open in October. According to the company, the decision was made due to lack of demand, and the route had not yet begun operating. Meanwhile, the route to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, continues to operate via a charter flight, remaining the only direct flight from Israel to the city. The change comes amid turbulence in the flight map to the East: El Al also planned to operate flights to Hanoi but canceled them following a Shin Bet directive regarding the destination. Arkia, however, operates the route via a charter flight, allowing it to continue. Additionally, just last week the company launched a new destination in the Philippines. The article reports on a change in the company's business plans, highlighting the difference between Arkia and El Al in the face of security restrictions.