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.
Vietnam Airlines secures $2.9bn US EXIM commitment for Boeing deal
Economy 13:44 24/06/2026Vietnam Airlines on Tuesday announced it has received a preliminary commitment from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a loan worth up to US$2.9 billion to support its planned purchase of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Vietnam Airlines launches nonstop Hanoi-Amsterdam route
Economy 11:10 17/06/2026Vietnam Airlines on Monday officially launched its nonstop service between Hanoi and Amsterdam, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate a direct route connecting Vietnam and the Netherlands.
Vietnam Airlines to launch 1st direct route to Sri Lanka
Travel 13:13 09/05/2026Vietnam Airlines has announced it will open a direct air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting in October 2026, with three round trips per week using Airbus A321 aircraft.
Vietnam Airlines to suspend Hai Phong–Can Tho route from April 1 on high fuel costs
Travel 13:44 28/03/2026Vietnam Airlines will suspend its Hai Phong–Can Tho route from April 1 due to rising fuel costs that have made the service unprofitable, the Can Tho Department of Construction said on Friday.
Vietnam Airlines to suspend Hai Phong-Cam Ranh route next month
Travel 12:02 25/03/2026Vietnam Airlines on Tuesday announced it will temporarily suspend flights between Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam and Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa Province, located in the south-central region, starting April 1, citing soaring fuel costs and supply challenges caused by Middle East tensions.
Vietnam Airlines adds nearly 1,000 seats on Europe routes amid rising demand
Economy 11:05 13/03/2026National carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on Thursday that it had increased seat capacity on its Europe-Vietnam routes by nearly 1,000 seats during the peak travel period amid operational constraints linked to the tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnamese airlines sign $30-bln deals for 90 Boeing jets
Economy 12:56 19/02/2026Three Vietnamese airlines signed deals with U.S. manufacturer Boeing on Thursday to buy a total of 90 aircraft, as Vietnam and the United States continue negotiations on a new trade deal.
Vietnam Airlines launches major promotional campaign featuring nearly 140 tourism events
Travel 17:52 03/02/2026Vietnam Airlines and the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism on Monday launched a major promotional campaign under the theme 'Fly High, Vietnam's Aspirations,' unveiling nearly 140 tourism events for 2026 aimed at boosting Vietnam’s profile in domestic and international markets.
Resolution No. 79 expected to pave way for Vietnam Airlines to make strategic breakthrough
Economy 12:17 21/01/2026Vietnam’s national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is standing at the threshold of a new growth cycle, as long-standing institutional constraints that once limited its development space are gradually being dismantled following the issuance of Resolution No. 79 by the Politburo on the development of the state-owned economy.
Vietnam Airlines ranks among world’s top 25 safest airlines for 2026
Travel 10:31 14/01/2026Vietnam Airlines has become the only Vietnamese carrier in the top 25 safest full-service airlines worldwide for 2026, rising three places to 19th globally, as ranked by AirlineRatings, a renowned authority on airline safety and product ratings.
