Vietnam Airlines announces new rules for passengers flying to US from November 4
Vietnam News 13:45 05/11/2026Vietnam’s national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on Wednesday announced new requirements for passengers traveling to the United States, effective the same day, following updated regulations issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vietnam Airlines posts $11mn Q3 loss at parent-company level as fuel costs surge 61%
Vietnam News 21:30 31/10/2026Parent carrier Vietnam Airlines recorded an after-tax loss of US$11 million in the third quarter of 2026 as its fuel expenses surged 61.1 percent year on year, outpacing the increase in revenue and other income, while the airline group, including its subsidiaries, posted a consolidated after-tax profit of $12.4 million.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: South Korea invests VND3.9 trillion in "Vietnam Valley," Vietravel Airlines has added new aircraft and plans new international routes
Vietnam News 07:30 29/10/2026South Korea is building a "K-Vietnam Valley" in Bonghwa County aimed at attracting Vietnamese families to settle long term. Vietravel Airlines has added a new aircraft and plans new international routes. Vietnam's U15 team lost 4-2 on penalties to Rwanda after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in a placement match at the U15 World Cup & Festival 2026. And there's more in your morning news round-up.
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.