Viva wins new airline award

Viva Macau, the low-fare airline, has been chosen as New Airline of the Year by the Centre for Asia-Pacific Aviation (CAPA).

The airline was honored by CAPA, a regional consultancy, at an awards ceremony held last night in Singapore. Chief Executive Con Korfiatis was obviously elated. “We are very excited and honored with the recognition that reflects Viva Macau’s contribution in bringing the world to the new Macau,” he said.

"Viva Macau started up at the right time and place. Macau, Asia’s best-kept secret until recently, is now one of the hottest destinations in the world," he said.

Peter Harbison, Executive Chairman of CAPA, was equally upbeat. "Viva Macau epitomizes the excitement and optimism that surrounds the development of Macau as one of the region’s leading leisure and entertainment centers,” he said. “The city is fast becoming one of Asia's most vibrant LCC destinations and Viva Macau, with its significantly tailored model, will play a major catalyst role",

Currently, Viva Macau flies directly to Jakarta, Busan, and Sydney. According to the company’s spokesperson, flights to Tokyo and Hi Chi Minh will commence before the end of the year.