VietJet to pursue more rapid expansion in 2013; Jetstar Pacific needs to respond – fast

VietJet Air is planning to add three new domestic and three new international routes in the coming months as Vietnam's leading low-cost carrier continues to pursue rapid expansion. VietJet has already surpassed rival LCC Jetstar Pacific to become Vietnam's second largest carrier after Vietnam Airlines with approximately a 15% share of the country's fast-growing domestic market. The privately-owned carrier will see its share of capacity in Vietnam's domestic market approach 20% by mid-2013 - an impressive achievement given it only launched services in Dec-2011.

VietJet now operates 10 routes, including one international route, with a fleet of six A320s. It plans to operate by the end of 2013 a fleet of 10 A320s on 16 routes - 12 domestic and four international.