Vietnam Airlines

New Chinese connection for Thailand's Hat Yai Where? Kunming (China) to Hat Yai, pictured (Thailand) When? Three times a week, effective 1 April 2017 Who? Kunming Airlines Why?…

Pakistan gets new pilgrimmage flights Where? Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to Multan (Pakistan) When? Four times a week, effective 1 April 2017 Who? Saudi Arabian Airlines Why? Trade and…

Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia) When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017 Who? Vietnam Airlines Why? Continues the…

Vietnam Airlines' profits saw strong growth last year, as the modernisation and expansion of its long-haul network started paying dividends. The national carrier achieved an 18.7%…

Vietnam Airlines has appointed a new General Sales Agent (GSA) in Prague, ahead of the launch of its first ever flights to the Czech Republic. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports that a…

Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new long-haul jet touched down in Hanoi last week and will initially be deployed on the airline's…

Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of the flag carrier’s 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Hanoi, with the new aircraft set to be deployed on the airline’s services to London Heathrow…

Vietnam Airlines will now offer one flight every 30 minutes on the main domestic route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The increase follows the launch of a new codeshare…

Vietnam Airlines has entered into a new codeshare partnership with Finnair that will enable the Asian carrier to expand its footprint in Europe. Under the terms of the deal, Vietnam…

Finnair and Vietnam Airlines have launched a new codeshare deal offering a wider choice of destinations and flight frequencies for customers in both Europe and Vietnam.  With this new…

Vietnam Airlines has placed an order for 10 more Airbus A350 aircraft, which it plans to use to launch its first direct flights to the US. The national carrier had previously ordered 14…

Vietnam Airlines will launch its first ever direct flights to the US in 2018. The National Times newspaper reported the move this week, but no further details have been revealed with…

The Government of Vietnam has announced that it is extending its visa exemption programme for UK passport holders for single-entry stays of up to 15 days, until 30 June 2017.  The…

Vietnam Airlines is aiming to capitalise on the expansion of its European operations by appointing a new general sales agent (GSA) in six countries. APG will now act as the airline's GSA…

Vietnam Airlines has confirmed that it will commence the operation of daily nonstop services between Heathrow and Vietnam on 23 June, adding a new Thursday flight to Hanoi to its existing…

Just weeks after Bangkok Airways launched the first direct flight between Bangkok and Danang, Vietnam Airlines has unveiled plans to start its own service on the route. The Vietnam…

Asia tour specialist Wendy Wu Tours has partnered with Vietnam Airlines to offer a one-way business class upgrade on all Vietnam tours travelling between 1 September and 8 December.…

Japan's ANA Holdings has acquired of an 8.8% stake in Vietnam Airlines and unveiled plans for a major operating partnership. The equity deal, which is worth VND2.43 trillion (US$107.4…

Vietnam Airlines is offering new and existing members of its Lotusmiles frequent flyer programme an instant upgrade to Titanium or Gold membership for up to a year, in return for buying a…

UK travellers can fly direct to Vietnam from under £400 per person this spring, thanks to national carrier Vietnam Airlines’ new online ‘Super Deal’ fares. Valid for travel on its…

The ANA Group, which owns Japan's largest airline, has agreed to acquire a stake in Vietnam Airlines. The two companies have entered into an agreement that will see ANA pay VND2.43…