Vietnam Airlines News

Savour Winter Sun With Vietnam Airlines’ Daily Nonstop Flights from London Heathrow
National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has returned to daily flight frequencies from London Heathrow to Vietnam this winter, with daily nonstop services to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City resuming on 28 October 2024. The APEX five star-rated airline will operate four flights per week to Hanoi and three per week to Ho Chi Minh City, all on next-gen Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners.

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines strengthen ties
Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are set to work towards a collaboration for the benefit of their customers after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a potential agreement. The MoU reflects a dedication to exploring an enhanced working relationship, where the airlines plan to implement a broad collaboration including a codeshare, reciprocal loyalty programmes, cargo transport, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and ground handling.

Vietnam Airlines and Emirates Sign MoU to Explore Extending Commercial Cooperation
Vietnam Airlines and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a deeper commercial cooperation between both carriers. Expanding the scope of the longstanding interline partnership marks a significant step between the two carriers and reinforces their shared commitment to strengthen connectivity between Vietnam and the UAE.

Vietnam Airlines and Garuda Indonesia to Strengthen Cooperation by Signing MOU
Vietnam Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the strategic partnership between the two national airlines. The MoU seeks to strengthen and expand cooperation, focusing on enhancing the passenger and airfreight transportation capabilities between Vietnam and Indonesia.

Vietnam Airlines participates in SkyTeam’s Aviation Challenge 2024
Vietnam Airlines participated in SkyTeam’s Aviation Challenge 2024 (TAC 2024) by organising a special flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Paris on 16 September. This flight also supported the United Nations’ International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.

Vietnam Airlines to Launch Nonstop Service to Milan
Vietnam Airlines will become the first and only airline in Vietnam to offer nonstop service to Italy, with three-weekly flights (Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) between Hanoi and Milan commencing from 1 July 2025 on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The addition will see the airline boasting nine European routes. Vietnam Airlines has also outlined plans to introduce the Ho Chi Minh City to Milan route after 2025.

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.