VNPost, Air Mekong link up.

April 09, 2011 (VNA) -- The Ha Long Investment and Development Company (BIM Group) and itssubsidiary Air Mekong signed here April 8 strategic corporationagreements with the Vietnam Post Corporation (VNPost) to build adistribution system for Air Mekong's e-tickets. Under theagreements, each office of VNPost will become a sales agent for AirMekong e-tickets via the internet network at the postal station, said DoNgoc Binh, VNPost's general director. "VNPost hasprovided a similar service for many transport companies, including busand train services, therefore, it has the confidence to extend theservice to Air Mekong," Binh said. Under the system, AirMekong customers can book an e-ticket at VNPost's 18,000 postal stationsnationwide. They can also book ticket elsewhere but pay at the postalstations. Fares will be the same as those booked at other travel outlets, said Doan Quoc Viet, BIM Group's Chairman. As well as the new ticketing arrangement, VNPost and the BIM Group will also cooperate on such areas as cargo transport. VNPost will also provide insurance services to the group via its subsidiary Postal Insurance Corporation. The VNPost is a member of the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and has branches in 63 cities and provinces. The BIM Group is an domestic investor in many sectors, including property, health care, trade and aviation.

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