Vietnam’s Transport Ministry has approved Bamboo Airways official aviation licence. The new low-cost carrier aims to operate 100 routes, including to lesser-travelled destinations in Vietnam and elsewhere in Asia, with plans to eventually fly to North America. “The first domestic flights … are aimed at reducing pressure on aviation infrastructure in major cities, strengthening regional links (and) promoting tourism to Vietnam,” the Transport Ministry said in a statement. The airline is owned by Trinh Van Quyet, who heads the FLC property empire that includes lush beachside resorts, golf clubs and luxury condos across Vietnam. Bamboo has already signed up to

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