Vietnam's Vietjet signs Starlink deal to bring high-speed internet to flights
Vietnam News 17:08 24/09/2026Vietjet has signed an agreement with Starlink to provide free high-speed internet on all of its flights, giving passengers access to in-flight connectivity at no additional cost.
Vietnamese airlines expand fleets ahead of 2027 Tet travel rush
Travel 22:29 23/09/2026Vietnamese carriers are adding aircraft and opening new routes to prepare for peak travel during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in early 2027, though ticket prices on popular routes are unlikely to drop significantly.
Vietnam’s airlines compete in new race with investments in US routes, fleets, satellite Internet
Economy 11:03 21/09/2026Nearly five years after Vietnam launched its first scheduled nonstop flights to the U.S., the country’s aviation industry is entering a new race, with airlines expanding U.S. routes and their fleets, seeking international financing and preparing to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Internet service onboard passenger aircraft.
Vietjet resumes 5 key domestic routes to Vietnam’s Da Lat
Travel 13:35 20/08/2026Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet has reopened five domestic routes connecting Da Lat in Lam Dong Province with Vietnam’s major economic and tourism hubs including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Vinh, and Da Nang.
Vietjet launches direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo
Travel 21:02 19/08/2026Vietjet has launched a direct air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Colombo, Sri Lanka, strengthening travel and tourism links between Vietnam and the South Asian island nation.
Vietjet adds $9.5mn to Starlink investment as Vietnam's in-flight Wi-Fi market heats up
Vietnam News 11:12 16/08/2026Vietnam's budget carrier Vietjet has approved an additional VND250 billion (US$9.5 million) contribution to Galaxy Pay to invest in a Starlink satellite Internet system for its aircraft.
Tan Son Nhat Airport resumes take-offs, landings after drone disruptions
Vietnam News 22:36 11/08/2026Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City resumed take-offs and landings at 8:34 pm on Tuesday after suspending flight operations twice following reports of drones flying near aircraft operating areas.
Vietjet to launch direct flights linking Ho Chi Minh City with Western Sydney
Economy 22:45 10/08/2026Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet is set to launch direct flights linking Ho Chi Minh City with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) in Australia on January 9, 2027, becoming one of the first airlines to serve the new airport and marking a new milestone in Vietnam-Australia aviation links, the airline said on Monday.
Vietnamese airlines ramp up investments in dedicated cargo fleets
Economy 12:08 05/07/2026Vietnamese airlines are stepping up investments in dedicated cargo aircraft, logistics infrastructure, and digital connectivity to tap into the global air cargo market.
Vietjet to resume 5 air routes to Vietnam’s Da Lat after airport reopening
Travel 14:07 03/07/2026Budget carrier Vietjet will restore five domestic routes to Da Lat in August after Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong Province is scheduled to reopen on August 19, expanding travel options to one of Vietnam's most popular highland destinations.
Vietnamese airlines ramp up hiring drive
Economy 14:40 24/06/2026Vietnamese airlines are collectively recruiting thousands of flight attendants, engineers, and operations staff as they expand their fleets, launch new international routes, and prepare for the opening of Long Thanh International Airport in southern Vietnam.
