Vietnam Airlines has resumed commercial services after a break of nearly two years, with direct flights between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. The first flight left Phnom Penh International Airport at 17:40pm on Saturday, arriving just over an hour later at Tan Son Nhat Airport. There were 121 passengers on board flight VN852. The airline plans to expand the service from Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays to daily flights, with one-way prices from Vietnam starting at $110. The return flight, VN853 leaves Phnom Penh at 15:45pm, arriving 55 minutes later. The resumption of international air travel comes after Vietnam’s government approved new safety measures with the aim of attracting foreign tourists and allowing citizens living abroad to return for the Lunar New Year, which begins on February 1.<br/>