Asian airlines report Europe demand surge as Gulf hub disruption shifts traffic
World 17:10 20/04/2026HONG KONG - Major Asian airlines have reported surging demand on European routes as travellers shun disrupted Middle Eastern hubs, in a shift analysts suggest could persist for some time even after the Iran conflict ends.
India orders major airports to cut some charges by 25%, in relief to airlines
World 14:30 08/04/2026India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country's airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran conflict.
Vietnamese airlines struggle to minimize losses amid higher jet fuel prices
Economy 16:54 30/03/2026Domestic airfares in Vietnam will surge sharply from early April while local airlines are set to cut capacity amid rising jet fuel costs, prompting the carriers to actively seek ways to ease pressure on ticket prices and contain losses.
Vietnam airlines face rising fuel costs, shortage risk amid Middle East tensions
Travel 19:04 21/03/2026Vietnam’s aviation sector is facing rising fuel costs and a risk of supply shortages after escalating tensions in the Middle East, the country’s aviation authority said.
Middle East airlines cancel more Vietnam flights amid airspace closures
Vietnam News 15:44 03/03/2026Several Middle Eastern airlines canceled flights between Vietnam and the region on Monday and Tuesday as conflict led to airspace closures and restrictions across parts of the Middle East, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said.
Airlines cancel Vietnam-Middle East flights amid escalating conflict
Travel 10:59 02/03/2026Multiple airlines have canceled flights between Vietnam and the Middle East after several countries in the region shut down or severely restricted their airspace due to escalating military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Vietnam orders airlines to avoid conflict-affected airspace in Middle East
Economy 17:21 01/03/2026The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has directed all airlines operating in the country to avoid conflict-affected airspace in the Middle East and prepare contingency plans after escalating military tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran forced the closure of major airports in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Doha in Qatar.
Vietnam ministry proposes easing capital rules, raising foreign ownership cap for new airlines
Economy 17:40 10/02/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Construction is proposing easing capital requirements and raising the foreign ownership cap for new airlines under a draft decree on air transport that aims to attract investment and lower barriers to entry in the aviation sector.
Vietnam ministry proposes meals for passengers on flights delayed 2 hours or more
Travel 11:59 10/02/2026The Ministry of Construction has proposed new regulations requiring airlines to provide meals and drinks to passengers when flights are delayed by two hours or more, and to fully refund tickets for delays of three hours or longer.
Vietnam carriers position for Long Thanh hub with first test flights
Economy 10:40 21/12/2025Vietnam’s major airlines this week carried out their first flights to the country’s new Long Thanh International Airport, signaling the start of preparations for operations at a project seen as central to easing congestion in Ho Chi Minh City and reshaping competition in the domestic aviation market.
Vietnamese airlines compete to win back loyalty members
Economy 10:37 19/10/2025Vietnamese airlines, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, and Bamboo Airways, are ramping up efforts to attract loyal customers by restoring membership tiers, increasing reward point accumulation, and offering more exclusive privileges to VIP members.
Vietnam’s newly-established carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways receives 1st aircraft
Economy 12:10 11/08/2025Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a newly-established carrier under Sun Group, received its first aircraft — a brand-new Airbus A321NX delivered from Germany’s Hamburg — at Phu Quoc Airport on Sunday, the company said.
