Vietnam Airlines News
Vietnam Airlines Welcomes Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner to its Fleet
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its fifth Boeing 787-10 aircraft. It is the 30th wide-body aircraft joining the carrier’s growing fleet, further enhancing its position in Vietnam’s aviation industry. Vietnam Airlines marked the milestone with a grand celebration at Noi Bai International Airport.
Vietnam Airlines to Launch Nonstop Service from Hanoi to Phnom Penh
In conjunction with the State visit of President To Lam of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Kingdom of Cambodia, Vietnam Airlines has announced the launch of a nonstop service between Hanoi and Phnom Penh. Additionally, the airline has signed cooperation agreements with key partners in Cambodia to foster aviation and tourism development between the two countries.
Vietnam Airlines Receives New Airbus A320neo Aircraft to Serve Summer Peak Season
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of the newest member to its fleet, the Airbus A320neo - the first of three A320neos the airline will receive this year, and an important addition given global aircraft shortages due to engine recalls.
Vietnam Airlines Becomes the First Vietnamese Carrier to Join IATA Co2 Connect
Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier of Vietnam, has officially joined the CO2 Connect project, developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), to measure CO2 emissions.
Vietnam Airlines Named Among Top 5 Most Punctual Airlines in Asia Pacific
Vietnam Airlines has been named among the top 5 most punctual airlines in Asia Pacific as of April 2024 by Cirium, a leader in aviation analytics. The definition of an on-time arrival is when a passenger flight arrives at the gate within 15-minutes of the scheduled arrival time. Based on data from 11,108 flights, Vietnam Airlines achieved an on-time arrival percentage of 81.85 percent.
Vietnam Airlines to launch direct services to Munich
As part of its latest efforts to enhance connectivity with the world’s mesmerizing destinations, Vietnam Airlines will launch its inaugural nonstop flights between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Munich - Germany’s third largest city- in October 2024.
Vietnam Airlines Expands Asian Network with Munich Airport Service
Vietnam Airlines announces its newest venture, initiating direct flights from Munich Airport to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City beginning October 2, 2024. With plans to operate twice-weekly flights to each destination, Vietnam Airlines aims to enhance connectivity between Bavaria and Vietnam, tapping into the growing popularity of Vietnam as a tourist destination and reinforcing economic and cultural ties between the two regions.
Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines Expand Cooperation on Air Cargo Transportation
On 29 November, at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, under the witness of Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz, Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines signed an agreement to further foster cooperation in the field of air cargo transportation.
Vietnam Airlines Confirms Daily Nonstop Flight Schedule from London Heathrow This Winter
National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has confirmed its return to daily flight frequencies from London Heathrow to Vietnam this winter, with daily nonstop services having resumed on 29 October 2023. The APEX five star-rated airline is now operating four flights per week to Hanoi and three per week to Ho Chi Minh City, all on next-gen Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners.
Vietnam Airlines Signed a Memorandum of Understanding With Boeing to Purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX
Vietnam Airlines has announced its intention to purchase 50 narrow-body Boeing 737-8s in a multi-billion-dollar deal. The announcement coincides with US President Joe Biden’s visit to Vietnam for key talks on trade and closer diplomatic relations.
Vietnam Airlines: Soaring to New Heights - A Story of Remarkable Growth
Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier of Vietnam, has emerged as one of the leading airlines in Southeast Asia, with a rich history of growth and expansion. From its humble beginnings in 1956 as a small domestic airline, it has evolved into a major international player, connecting Vietnam to the world and contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth. The airline is the event sponsor of the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania 2023 ceremony which will be held on 6 September in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam Announces Extensions on Visa-Free Entry and Visa Durations for Brits
Effective 15 August 2023, UK passport holders will be able to enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days, a threefold increase on the previous limit of 15 days.