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Vietnam Airlines flight diverts to Taiwan for passenger’s medical emergency

A Vietnam Airlines flight from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City made an emergency landing in Taiwan on December 27 to save a passenger facing a critical health issue.

Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines top list for slot mismanagement at major airports

An audit by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam revealed that Vietjet Air and Vietnam Airlines lead in slot mismanagement, with hundreds of unused or delayed slots at Tan Son Nhat and Noi Bai airports.

Air carriers increase number of Tet flights, but airfares still soar

Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will provide 3,000 more domestic flights during the 2025 Tet holiday. Other air carriers will also increase their transport output.

Vietnam Airlines eyes comprehensive plan for recovery amid intense competition

Vietnam Airlines Chairman Dang Ngoc Hoa warned of mounting global competition, emphasizing that swift adaptability, rather than size, will determine survival in the airline industry.

Vietnam Airlines launches direct flight to Munich

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) on October 5 officially launched its first and only direct flight between Vietnam and Munich, the capital of Bavaria state.

Vietnam Airlines to launch direct air route from Hanoi to Milan

Vietnam Airlines will inaugurate a route between Hanoi and Milan starting from July 1, 2025, thereby making it the first Vietnamese carrier to establish a direct connection to Italy.

Vietnam Airlines to start Hanoi – Phnom Penh route in late October

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will officially launch a direct route between Hanoi and Phnom Penh on October 27, with a schedule of four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Vietnam Airlines to launch direct flights from Hanoi to Phnom Penh

Vietnam Airlines announced on August 22 that direct flights will connect Hanoi with the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, with the route officially opening on October 27.

Thousands of flights added for National Day holiday, airfares ease

In anticipation of the high travel demand during Vietnam's National Day holiday on September 2nd, airlines have ramped up their flight schedules, offering millions of seats to travelers.

Vietnam Airlines receives Boeing 787-10 dreamliner

Vietnam Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787-10 on July 31, making it the 30th wide-body aircraft in the national flag carrier's fleet.

Vietnam Airlines, Hong Kong International Airport cooperate to open new routes

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) (China) will work together to develop new air routes under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the former presented to its Hong Kong partner on August 1.

Vietnam Airlines to receive new planes this month

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will receive new Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787-10 planes in July, the airline has announced.

National Assembly approves extended VAT reduction & VN Airlines loan extension

The National Assembly has agreed to continue reducing value-added tax (VAT) by 2% for groups of goods and services from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

Vietnam Airlines faces aircraft shortage until 2025

Faced with a shortage of aircraft, a Vietnamese airline has turned its attention to the C919 aircraft line, researched and manufactured by China.

Vietnam Airlines sees revenue surge to VND93tril, eyes balanced budget in 2024

At the annual general meeting of shareholders on June 21, Vietnam Airlines announced consolidated revenue in 2023 of over 93 trillion VND.

Vietnam Airlines’ plane forced to return to airport following hail damages

Inspection revealed a dent with a diametre of approximately 40cm on the nose cone and a cracked windshield on the co-pilot’s side.

Gov’t to propose an extension to payment deadline for Vietnam Airlines

Under the Government's proposal, the National Assembly will allow the State Bank of Vietnam to extend the refinancing loan repayment deadline for credit institutions that lend to Vietnam Airlines.

Vietnam Airlines Corporation reports profit in Q1/2024

Vietnam Airlines Corporation reported after-tax profit of 4.44 trillion VND (173.19 million USD) in the first quarter of 2024 as it is strengthening its international flights and restructuring.

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight paths via Middle East

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to ensure the utmost safety of passengers and crew amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Vietnam Airlines signs deals totalling nearly $450 million with Chinese partners

Vietnam Airlines signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation with Chinese partners, with a total value of nearly 450 million USD, within the framework of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to China from April 7-12.