This route will especially support the increasing demand for high-value export items such as electronics, garments and perishable items.
Flight EK370 was welcomed with a traditional dragon water spraying ceremony at Da Nang International Airport.
Mr. Nabil Sultan, Executive Vice President of Passenger Business and National Management of Emirates, said: The opening of this route is an important step forward in Emirates' growth strategy in Southeast Asia, as well as strengthening our commitment to providing seamless connectivity to support Vietnam's long-term trade and tourism goals. With a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage and the growing economic potential of Da Nang, we are proud to provide world-class products and services to help connect Vietnam and Dubai as well as Bangkok. We believe in the increasingly developed attractiveness of Da Nang and hope to connect tourists and businesses with this unique destination.