Vietnam transport minister orders probe into domestic airfare surge

Vietnam transport minister orders probe into domestic airfare surge

Transport Minister Nguyen Van Thang has asked the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to investigate recent surges in domestic airfare as concerns mount over their impact on travel demand.

Travel - Sat, May 4, 2024 | 9:47 pm

Vietjet marks 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu historic victory with more flights

Vietjet marks 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu historic victory with more flights

Budget carrier Vietjet will operate more flights to Dien Bien Phu town to meet increased travel demand during the upcoming celebration of the 70th anniversary of the historic Dien Bien Phu victory.

Travel - Thu, April 18, 2024 | 9:48 pm

Vietjet opens direct route linking HCMC with China’s ancient capital Xi'an

Vietjet opens direct route linking HCMC with China’s ancient capital Xi'an

Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet has announced the opening of a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an (China) starting from April 29, 2024, with four return flights per week as tourism is gaining momentum between the two countries.

Travel - Fri, April 5, 2024 | 12:46 pm

Vietjet opens Hanoi-Sydney routes after Vietnam-Australia relationship upgrade

Vietjet opens Hanoi-Sydney routes after Vietnam-Australia relationship upgrade

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet has announced the launch of a direct air link between Hanoi and the port city of Sydney, days after Vietnam and Australia upgraded their diplomatic ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Travel - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 11:06 pm

Vietnam budget airline Vietjet launches Melbourne-Hanoi direct air link

Vietnam budget airline Vietjet launches Melbourne-Hanoi direct air link

Private carrier Vietjet announced the launch of direct flights between Melbourne and Hanoi at the Vietnam-Australia Business Forum 2024 held Tuesday in Melbourne.

Travel - Tue, March 5, 2024 | 4:07 pm

Vietnam budget airline Vietjet to buy 20 Airbus A330neo widebodies

Vietnam budget airline Vietjet to buy 20 Airbus A330neo widebodies

Vietnam’s budget airline Vietjet has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to purchase 20 wide-body aircraft A330neo, the European aerospace corporation announced Thursday.

Companies - Thu, February 22, 2024 | 3:26 pm

Vietjet launches HCMC-Chengdu route on first day of Lunar New Year

Vietjet launches HCMC-Chengdu route on first day of Lunar New Year

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet inaugurated a new route from Ho Chi Minh City-Chengdu (China) on the first day of Lunar New Year or Tet, facilitating trade and tourism between the two countries.

Travel - Sun, February 11, 2024 | 9:57 am

Rough Q4/2023 landing for Vietnam aviation industry

Rough Q4/2023 landing for Vietnam aviation industry

Most businesses operating in the Vietnamese aviation industry and support services have reported a year-on-year fall in net profits in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Companies - Wed, February 7, 2024 | 8:09 am

Budget carrier Vietjet named among world’s safest airlines

Budget carrier Vietjet named among world’s safest airlines

Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet has been once again listed among the world’s safest airlines for 2024 by famous airline safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.

Travel - Fri, January 5, 2024 | 9:05 pm

Vietnam gov’t urges six agencies to help Bamboo Airways stay afloat

Vietnam gov’t urges six agencies to help Bamboo Airways stay afloat

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has asked six government agencies to support Bamboo Airways to overcome its hardships and successfully restructure its operations.

Companies - Mon, December 25, 2023 | 7:31 pm

Vietnamese carriers open new routes as year-end tourism heats up

Vietnamese carriers open new routes as year-end tourism heats up

Vietnam’s largest carriers - Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air – have launched new routes to international tourist hubs to cash in on growing demand during the year-end travel season.

Travel - Tue, December 12, 2023 | 2:48 pm

Vietjet to launch direct flights from HCMC to Vientiane next year

Vietjet to launch direct flights from HCMC to Vientiane next year

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air announced on Monday it would open a new direct route connecting Vietnam’s southern economic hub Ho Chi Minh City with the Lao capital Vientiane next February.

Travel - Tue, December 5, 2023 | 11:21 am

Foreign ownership limit in Vietnam budget carrier Vietjet goes up to 30%

Foreign ownership limit in Vietnam budget carrier Vietjet goes up to 30%

Vietnam’s State Securities Commission has allowed Vietjet Air to lift its foreign ownership limit (FOL) to 30%, the budget airline announced Wednesday.

Companies - Fri, November 17, 2023 | 3:08 pm

Vietjet announces Ho Chi Minh City-Shanghai direct route

Vietjet announces Ho Chi Minh City-Shanghai direct route

Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has announced the launch of a direct service connecting the economic hubs of Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai.

Companies - Wed, November 15, 2023 | 3:28 pm