Talk about friendly skies.
The budget airline Vietjet was fined by Vietnam’s aviation authority last week after scantily-clad models put on a risque in-flight fashion show for the under-23 football team.
Major WTF moment w Vietjet lingerie show on flight carrying U23 team home. pic.twitter.com/mchaa9Usva
— Hau Dinh (@haudtt) January 28, 2018
The football team was returning from a competition from China after losing to Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup and was treated to the celebratory lingerie show, according to Reuters.
Celebrating the national football team, VNA vs VietJet pic.twitter.com/igjoNdXBy9
— Khôi Phạm (@koism) January 28, 2018
The sexy display prompted plenty of outrage when the word got out — not that the team seemed to mind.
The team is very popular in Vietnam, receiving a hero’s welcome on their return:
I want to watch U23 Vietnam in Thong Nhat Stadium at 17:00pm in Ho Chi Minh City 😭😭
The picture of U23 Vietnam in Ha Noi Measurement, Vietnam
🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳 pic.twitter.com/Dp2D9vjg1f— Vinh (@Vinh35108764) February 4, 2018
Vietjet apologized for the stunt on Sunday, the Daily Mail reported, saying it was an “improvised move” and not a well-thought-out marketing strategy.
One of the models who participated in the fashion show told Reuters a Vietjet rep told her to “grab a photo with the players.”
VietJet welcomes U-23 home the best way it knows how. #classy pic.twitter.com/6AxIZLYWAW
— Khôi Phạm (@koism) January 28, 2018
The airline said “relevant staff” had been disciplined.
And while there was anger over the in-flight show, not all travelers responded with indignation.
“I finally found an airline I like,” tweeted one social media user.
I finally found an airline I like. #VietJet pic.twitter.com/tI9ewlJnmM
— The Red Pixel (@RoundUpBoom) February 4, 2018
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