Vietnam Airlines News
Vietnam Airlines welcomes first Boeing 787-10 to fleet
The Vietnamese flag carrier plans to put the 787-10 – the most fuel-efficient twin-aisle airplane in the industry – on the busiest routes in its expanding network. The deal comes via a lease from Air Lease Corporation.
Vietnam Airlines moves into United States with expanded Delta codeshare deal
The agreement has been made possible by a recent decision by the United States Federal Aviation Administration to grant the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam CAT1 certification.
Vietnam Airlines introduces advanced seat selection
Advanced seat selection is now available on all international and domestic flights operated by Vietnam Airlines, enabling passengers to pre-book their preferred seat type and location prior to online check-in opening 24 hours before departure.
Vietnam Airlines lands at Sheremetyevo Airport for first time
Vietnam Airlines has hosted an event to welcome its first flights to and from Sheremetyevo International Airport. It comes as the carrier moves its operation from Domodedovo airport, further enhancing connectivity between Vietnam and Russia.
Vietnam Airlines launches codeshare deal with Aeroflot
Vietnam Airlines has launched a codeshare partnership with Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot. The deal covers both domestic and international routes in Vietnam and Russia and offers customers enhanced connectivity between several destinations in both countries.
Vietnam Airlines to float on Ho Chi Minh stock exchange
Vietnam Airlines will float shares on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange for the first time on May 7th. Some 1.4 billion shares will be available to investors, under the code HVN.
Vietnam Airlines expands Sabre partnership as Trump touches down in Hanoi
The deal describes Vietnam Airlines’ intention to significantly expand their existing strategic relationship with Sabre, with a potential value of over US$300 million.
Vietnam Airlines soars to £95m profit for 2018
Growth over the year was based on robust demand for air travel, optimised operational efficiency and the implementation of market-driven solutions to combat high fuel prices, the airline said.
Vietnam Airlines to launch Ho Chi Minh-Quang Ninh domestic connection
Vietnam Airlines has announced the launch of a new flight connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Quang Ninh province, via Van Don International Airport.
Breaking Travel News interview: Phan The Thang, general manager, UK, Vietnam Airlines
Having been recognised as the World’s Leading Cultural Airline by the World Travel Awards, unveiled a host of new routes and welcomed the new Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 to the fleet, there is plenty to discuss as Breaking Travel News sits down with Phan The Thang, general manager for Vietnam Airlines in the UK
Vietnam Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A321neo
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo in Hamburg, Germany. The plane is the first of 20 A321neos ordered by the airline.
Vietnam Airlines launches in-town check-in service
The airport check-in service will enable passengers to carry out all check-in procedures, including seat selection, collecting boarding passes and luggage tags and checking baggage, right at the facilities in Hanoi and Da Nang.