Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight operation plan, adding nearly 1,000 seats on routes between Vietnam and Europe during the peak travel period amid operational constraints linked to the situation in the Middle East.

Amid complicated geopolitical developments and increasing fuel prices, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has suggested a number of policy measures to reduce pressure on Vietnam’s aviation industry.

Vietnam’s aviation authority warns of a potential Jet A-1 fuel shortage from April as supply disruptions and soaring prices linked to Middle East tensions ripple through the market.

Vietnam has introduced a rare emergency policy to support Middle Eastern airlines affected by regional conflict, including a 50 percent reduction in overnight aircraft parking fees.

As hostilities escalate in the Middle East, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has instructed aviation units to ensure flight safety, maintain uninterrupted services, and minimise risks to passengers and carriers.

Vietnam Airlines announced on February 9 that it will launch a nonstop service between Hanoi and Amsterdam of the Netherlands from June 2026, marking Vietnam’s first direct air route to the European nation.

Despite airlines adding flights and operating more night services, Tet air tickets on many peak routes have sold out, especially return flights to HCMC after Tet.

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.

The 2021–2025 period marks a transformative leap for Vietnamese aviation, characterized by significant advancements in airport infrastructure, aircraft fleets, and international flight networks.

The Vietnamese aviation market has just seen the arrival of a new airline, Crystal Bay Airlines.

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.

Between 2021 and 2025, Vietnam’s aviation sector experienced a remarkable breakthrough, marked by major strides in airport infrastructure, fleet expansion, and international route networks.

From January 13, 2026, all Vietjet domestic flights will conduct check-in procedures at Hall A of Terminal T1 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

The Ministry of Construction has issued a decision to transfer the operational rights of Phu Quoc International Airport from the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to Sun Airport Corporation, effective January 1, 2026.

The first flight landed at Long Thanh International Airport on December 15 in a milestone test for Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure.

Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that air traffic controllers at Long Thanh International Airport are fully prepared to ensure flight safety for the airport’s inaugural operations.

Bamboo Airways plans to receive new aircraft in December 2025 as part of a strategy to restore its former market position.

All Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft operated by Vietnamese carriers have successfully completed emergency ELAC control system software updates, following a critical safety directive from Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).