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Vietnam Airlines eyes comprehensive plan for recovery amid intense competition

Vietnam Airlines Chairman Dang Ngoc Hoa warned of mounting global competition, emphasizing that swift adaptability, rather than size, will determine survival in the airline industry.

Trinity Forum 2024 helps Vietnam’s airport retail take flight

The Trinity Forum 2024, the world's premier airport retail trade forum, kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 5 under the theme “Driving Innovation to Stay Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Consumer Landscape”.

Vietnamese airlines reschedule flights to Taiwan due to Typhoon Kong-rey

Vietnamese airlines have made adjustments to their flight schedules to and from Taiwan (China) on October 31 and November 1 due to the impact of Typhoon Kong-rey.

Vietnamese airlines see on-time departures slip

Vietnamese airlines have struggled to maintain punctuality, with 25.8 per cent of all flights delayed in the first nine months of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Over 100 flights canceled due to typhoon Trami impact

Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways canceled over 100 flights due to Typhoon Trami, with plans to resume operations after the storm.

Da Nang to resume air routes to India

A direct flight between Da Nang, a tourism hub in central Vietnam, and Ahmedabad, the most populous city in India’s Gujarat state, will be launched on October 23, according to the Da Nang Department of Tourism.

Vietnam's airlines face hefty carbon credit costs amid Corsia participation

As Vietnam's airlines prepare to participate in the voluntary phase of the Corsia program, they face costs ranging from $4.6 million to $31 million for carbon credits. Will this lead to higher airfares?

Bamboo Airways to resume int’l flights from November

Bamboo Airways will officially resume international flights on November 26, starting with one round-trip flight per day on the direct route between Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City and Don Mueang International Airport of Bangkok, Thailand.

10-minute search for Rolex: How Noi Bai Airport’s ‘eagle eyes’ saved the day

At Noi Bai Airport, a Rolex watch valued at $25,000 fell from the second floor to the first floor through a small gap. The owner searched in vain, but the security camera captured the entire incident.

Noi Bai Airport battles bird strikes, safety hazards with 48 incidents in 2024

With bird strikes accounting for 16 of the 48 safety incidents at Noi Bai Airport in 2024, aviation authorities continue to implement control measures to protect flight operations.

Vietnam Airlines launches direct flight to Munich

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) on October 5 officially launched its first and only direct flight between Vietnam and Munich, the capital of Bavaria state.

Tight control over airfare pricing required: MoT

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has recently requested specialised State management agencies to closely monitor airfare prices and review the pricing structure of tickets offered by airlines.

Can Tho - Phu Quoc air route to be resumed next month

The air route between the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Phu Quoc island, a tourism hub off the southern province of Kien Giang, will be resumed from October 28.

Nearly 46,000 flights delayed over eight month timeframe

Flight delays have been significant over the past eight months, with 26% of the total number of flights, nearly 46,000, running behind schedule, according to reports from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnam Airlines to launch direct air route from Hanoi to Milan

Vietnam Airlines will inaugurate a route between Hanoi and Milan starting from July 1, 2025, thereby making it the first Vietnamese carrier to establish a direct connection to Italy.

Vietravel Airlines appoints Dao Duc Vu as New CEO

Vietravel Airlines has appointed Dao Duc Vu as its new CEO, effective September 4, 2024. Vu, with over 35 years of experience, replaces Nguyen Minh Hai, who resigned for personal reasons.

Vu The Phiet takes over as chairman of ACV, replacing retired Lai Xuan Thanh

On September 6, the Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV) held a ceremony to announce new appointments.

Int’l passenger volume via airports sees strong growth in first 8 months

The aviation transportation output for the first eight months has maintained good growth, while the domestic market has seen a slight decline, the international market has grown strongly.

Airlines add flights, ramp up security for National Day holidays

Vietnamese airlines are bracing for a surge in air travel during the upcoming National Day (September 2) holidays, with flight schedules expanding to accommodate the rush.

Vietnam Airlines to start Hanoi – Phnom Penh route in late October

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will officially launch a direct route between Hanoi and Phnom Penh on October 27, with a schedule of four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.