Bikinis and fishnet stockings: Sexy Vietjet Air flight attendants’ photos go viral online

▲ A set of photos allegedly featuring Vietjet Air’s sexy flight attendants is circulating wildly online, but the airline has strongly denied their authenticity. (Photo / from the internet, the same below)

Reported by Chen Rui-zhong / Taipei

Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has previously stirred controversy for hosting bikini-clad flight attendant events on flights. Recently, a new set of photos featuring several “flight attendants” in bikinis and sexy fishnet stockings bearing the Vietjet Air logo has gone viral online, sparking heated discussion among netizens once again.

According to foreign media reports, the photos were taken by several well-known Vietnamese models and are rumored to be the latest promotional images for Vietjet Air. However, the airline has firmly denied this, claiming the photos are not officially released. Nevertheless, due to the models’ alluring poses and sexy outfits, the photos have been widely shared online. While some netizens have praised them, others argue that they overly objectify women and damage the image of flight attendants.

▲ Vietjet Air previously hosted bikini-clad flight attendant fashion shows and dance performances on flights, and the newly circulated photos have reignited controversy.

Chen An-yinDeputy General Manager of Huan Yang Travel Agency, Vietjet Air’s general agent in Taiwanstated that each airline has its own unique characteristics and promotional strategies. In the past, Vietjet Air arranged for flight attendants to wear bikinis and walk the aisles during events, which indeed generated a lot of buzz. However, the headquarters has not released any bikini-clad flight attendant photos for promotional use.

Chen An-yin also mentioned that Vietjet Air is currently launching new routes in cities such as Seoul and Russia, and plans toinaugurate a direct flight route between Taiwan and Vietnam on December 12 this year, with estimated ticket prices being 15–20% lower than those of traditional airlines.