A Vietnam Airlines flight departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Frankfurt was forced to turn back in the early morning of January 26 after a passenger suffered a serious health problem on board.

In the 2026 list, Vietnam Airlines is ranked alongside leading global carriers such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways, underscoring its growing international standing.

With these additions, Vietnam Airlines will increase Hai Phong’s domestic route network to six, markedly broadening direct air connectivity from the fast-growing industrial and logistics hub to key destinations nationwide.

Vietnam Airlines will operate nearly 270 additional flights on key domestic routes to meet the surge in travel demand during the upcoming New Year holiday, the national flag carrier has announced.

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s aviation market has not only fully recovered but also exceeded its 2019 peak, as both passenger and cargo volumes continue to climb and air networks expand rapidly.

Vietnam Airlines on December 19 operated the first passenger flight to Long Thanh International Airport, marking the beginning of civil aviation operations at Vietnam’s newest and most modern airport.

The new route represents a significant step in the national flag carrier’s European network expansion strategy for the 2025–2030 period, responding to rising demand for travel, business, trade and family visits between Vietnam and the Nordic region.

Using Airbus A321 aircraft, which can accommodate up to 185 passengers, the Hanoi–Jakarta direct service is expected to further promote bilateral economic, trade and tourism exchanges.

With daily operations and convenient overnight flight times, passengers will be able to make full use of daytime hours for work, sightseeing, or domestic travel — particularly beneficial for busy business travellers and tourists,

Vietnam Airlines has announced the adjustment of its flight schedule in the central cities of Hue and Da Nang on October 22 and 23 due to the impact of Storm Fengshen, the 12th storm entering the East Sea so far this year.

Flight VN661 of Vietnam Airlines, en route from Hanoi to Singapore, has made an emergency landing at Noi Bai International Airport to promptly assist a passenger with health problems.

A global data breach via Salesforce has exposed customer information from Vietnam Airlines and other major firms.

According to several hacker forums, a group has released over 23 million records containing personal data of Vietnam Airlines customers.

Vietnam Airlines will inaugurate its direct service connecting Hanoi and Cebu, the Philippines, on December 1, 2025, operating three flights per week with Airbus A321 aircraft.

Customers of Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will enjoy more options on flights between the two countries after the carriers signed a new codeshare agreement which takes effect on October 26.

Vietnam Airlines, in partnership with the Hanoi People’s Committee, on September 23 launched the campaign “Cham thu Ha Noi” (Touching Hanoi Autumn), inspired by the capital’s most beautiful season.

Due to developments of Typhoon Ragasa, Vietnam Airlines on September 24 night announced its flight schedule adjustments for the third time to ensure safety of passengers and crew members.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is rolling out a series of measures to control the transport of lithium backup batteries on its flights, aiming to minimise risks and uphold aviation safety standards.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is showcasing its proudcts and destinations in Vietnam at the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 that opened in Indonesia on August 28.