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Vietnam Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways sign $30B deals for Boeing aircraft

Vietnam Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways sign $30B deals for Boeing aircraft

Vietnam Airlines and Sun PhuQuoc Airways signed agreements Thursday to buy 90 Boeing aircraft for over US$30 billion.
Flying for Tet? Vietnam Airlines steps up carry-on inspections as travel rush looms

Flying for Tet? Vietnam Airlines steps up carry-on inspections as travel rush looms

Vietnam Airlines to operate more than 1,300 night flights during Tet holiday

Vietnam Airlines to operate more than 1,300 night flights during Tet holiday

Vietnam Airlines ranks among world's 25 safest full-service airlines

Vietnam Airlines ranks among world's 25 safest full-service airlines

Vietnam Airlines has taken safety to new heights after being ranked among the world's top 25 safest full-service airlines for 2026 by AirlineRatings, climbing three places from last year to 19th globally and remaining the only Vietnamese carrier on the list.
January 18, 2026 | 05:55 pm PT
Aviation sector competition set to intensify in 2026

Aviation sector competition set to intensify in 2026

With the launch of a new airline and the recovery made by a struggling one, Vietnamese air travel is set to see more competition this year, analysts said.
January 10, 2026 | 09:01 pm PT
Airspace restrictions prompt Vietnam Airlines to adjust Taiwan routes

Airspace restrictions prompt Vietnam Airlines to adjust Taiwan routes

Vietnam Airlines is adjusting flight routes to and from Taiwan and Northeast Asia between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Dec. 30 due to temporary airspace restrictions, which may add up to 15–30 minutes to travel time.
December 29, 2025 | 11:16 pm PT
Direct route launched to connect Vietnam's economic hub and northwestern region

Direct route launched to connect Vietnam's economic hub and northwestern region

Vietnam Airlines has launched its first direct flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City to northern Dien Bien Province, strengthening air connectivity between the country's largest economic hub and the northwestern region.
December 25, 2025 | 06:33 pm PT
Hanoi-HCMC remains world’s 4th busiest flight route

Hanoi-HCMC remains world’s 4th busiest flight route

The Hanoi-HCMC flight route was again the fourth busiest globally in 2025 with 11.07 million seats, aviation intelligence firm OAG has found.
December 24, 2025 | 02:04 am PT
Why was Boeing 787 Dreamliner used for technical checks at Long Thanh airport?

Why was Boeing 787 Dreamliner used for technical checks at Long Thanh airport?

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with its large size, heavy payload and high technical requirements, was the ideal aircraft to comprehensively assess Long Thanh airport's readiness, according to aviation authorities.
December 15, 2025 | 10:39 pm PT
First aircraft lands at Long Thanh Airport

First aircraft lands at Long Thanh Airport

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating flight VN5001 departed Tan Son Nhat Airport and landed at Long Thanh Airport on Monday afternoon as part of trial operations to assess the new facility’s systems.
December 15, 2025 | 08:41 pm PT
Boeing 787, Vietnam's largest aircraft, touches down at Long Thanh Airport for first technical test flight

Boeing 787, Vietnam's largest aircraft, touches down at Long Thanh Airport for first technical test flight

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the largest wide-body aircraft currently operated by Vietnam Airlines, touched down at Long Thanh International Airport on Dec. 15, marking a key technical milestone as Vietnam’s biggest aviation project enters its final preparation phase.
December 15, 2025 | 01:55 am PT
Vietnam's largest passenger jet to land at Long Thanh Airport in first technical flight

Vietnam's largest passenger jet to land at Long Thanh Airport in first technical flight

Vietnam's largest passenger jet will touch down at Long Thanh International Airport in Monday afternoon, a key technical milestone as the new airport prepares to welcome its first commercial flights days later.
December 14, 2025 | 09:27 pm PT
Vietnam Airlines sells meals for first time and it’s from Pizza 4P’s

Vietnam Airlines sells meals for first time and it’s from Pizza 4P’s

Vietnam Airlines, which has only been offering complimentary meals on its flights, has begun selling meals prepared by wildly popular restaurant chain Pizza 4P’s.
December 1, 2025 | 12:49 am PT
Vietnam requires air passengers without checked baggage to use electronic ID, self-service kiosks

Vietnam requires air passengers without checked baggage to use electronic ID, self-service kiosks

Passengers flying with Vietnamese airlines will be allowed to check in at the counters only when they have checked baggage or in special categories, starting Dec. 1.
November 30, 2025 | 06:51 pm PT
Vietnam's airlines complete Airbus software fix as A320 fleet returns to service

Vietnam's airlines complete Airbus software fix as A320 fleet returns to service

Vietnam's major carriers have finished updating critical flight-control software on their Airbus A320 and A321 jets, clearing the aircraft to resume normal operations ahead of a tight deadline on Nov. 30 set by European regulators.
November 30, 2025 | 02:21 am PT
Many passengers bring overpacked carry-ons, sneak extra airport purchases onboard

Many passengers bring overpacked carry-ons, sneak extra airport purchases onboard

I've observed some passengers dragging carry-ons so heavy that airline staff must lift them into the cabin, while others attempt to stuff additional purchases into already-full luggage.
November 24, 2025 | 03:01 pm PT
Vietnam Airlines launches first direct flight from Jakarta to Hanoi

Vietnam Airlines launches first direct flight from Jakarta to Hanoi

Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated a direct route linking Jakarta of Indonesia and Hanoi of Vietnam with the first flight departing from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport on Nov. 23.
November 23, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
Vietnam Airlines to launch HCMC-Copenhagen direct route in December

Vietnam Airlines to launch HCMC-Copenhagen direct route in December

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will start operating direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Denmark's Copenhagen next month, marking the first direct air route between the two countries.
November 21, 2025 | 09:46 pm PT
Public ire as airlines use mechanical scales to weigh carry-on baggage at gates

Public ire as airlines use mechanical scales to weigh carry-on baggage at gates

Vietnam Airlines’ use of mechanical rather than electronic scales to weigh possible excess baggage at boarding gates has sparked criticism for being unprofessional.
November 11, 2025 | 06:41 pm PT
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