Vietnam Airlines to launch Hanoi–Hangzhou route next month
Economy 10:54 20/10/2026Vietnam Airlines has announced a plan to launch a direct route between Hanoi and Hangzhou, starting November 22, with four round trips per week to connect the Vietnamese capital with a major economic, technology, and tourism hub in eastern China.
Vietnam Airlines to launch 7th route to India next month
Travel 14:12 13/10/2026Vietnam Airlines will launch direct flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad on November 3, marking its seventh route to India and expanding its network in the South Asian country to 25 round-trip flights per week.
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.
Vietnam Airlines promotes Hanoi autumn tourism, offers up to 10% off fares
Vietnam News 13:21 19/09/2026Vietnam Airlines and Hanoi are rolling out autumn food, cultural, sports and music events to attract tourists, with the carrier offering discounts of up to 10 percent on domestic flights to the capital from September 18.
Vietnam Airlines pilots green solutions on Hanoi-London route
Vietnam News 22:22 17/09/2026The initiatives included incentives for passengers to use electric Green SM vehicles to travel to the airport, fuel and emissions optimization, adjustments to onboard products, and encouraging more responsible travel choices.
Vietnam Airlines adjusts UK flight schedules amid air traffic control disruption
Vietnam News 16:20 09/09/2026A technical issue with the UK’s air traffic control system has caused delays and diversions affecting some Vietnam Airlines flights between Ho Chi Minh City and London on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Vietnam’s national airline looks to lighter flights to cut fuel use, emissions
Economy 07:23 29/08/2026From loading only the water needed onboard to using lighter cargo containers, Vietnam Airlines is exploring how small weight reductions can help cut fuel use and emissions.
Vietnam Airlines crew’s account of what happened to Munich flight
Vietnam News 21:44 18/08/2026A preliminary report by the aviation authority has revealed that flight VN34’s speed briefly stopped increasing during its take-off roll in Munich before dropping after the aircraft reached V1.
Vietnam aviation authority: VN34 suffers tail strike on takeoff, all 287 aboard safe
Vietnam News 10:17 17/08/2026The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 suffered a tail strike during takeoff from Munich Airport in Germany on Saturday, with all 287 people on board safe.
Vietnam Airlines flight to Hanoi returns to Munich after take-off
Economy 08:47 16/08/2026Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 from Munich, Germany to Hanoi returned to its departure airport on Saturday evening (Vietnam time) shortly after take-off as the crew detected a technical abnormality.
Vietnamese doctor saves US passenger vomiting blood mid-flight
Vietnam News 08:02 13/08/2026A Vietnamese doctor successfully treated a U.S. passenger who suddenly vomited food mixed with a large amount of fresh blood during a Vietnam Airlines flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City early this month.
