July 3, 2025
New thrice weekly route launched between Hanoi and Milan
Vietnam Airlines yesterday launched its first direct flight connecting Hanoi and Milan, making it the first carrier to operate nonstop flights between the two countries.
Read More…September 5, 2023
Three weekly non-stop flight to commence from 7 December 2023
Vietnam Airlines will commence nonstop flights to Perth from 7 December 2023, with the announcement this week coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Australia diplomatic relations.
Read More…March 2, 2023
First UK airline to join the global airline alliance
Virgin Atlantic has formally joined the global airline alliance, SkyTeam, at a signing ceremony in London. The move – confirmed in September last year – means Virgin Atlantic becomes SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester airports.
Read More…September 14, 2022
Fully refurbished facility relaunches with sustainability initiatives in place
Global aviation alliance, SkyTeam, has revealed its new look Sydney Lounge which reopens to guests this week.
Read More…April 22, 2020
Optiontown program provides increased convenience and benefits
Vietnam Airlines has enhanced its Flight Pass program offering to provide passengers with increased convenience and benefits.
Read More…September 26, 2019
New facility at Da Nang International Airport caters for nearly 100 guests
Vietnam Airlines this week inaugurated a new Lotus Lounge, positioned in a secluded area on the second floor of the International Terminal (T2) of Danang Airport.
Read More…September 18, 2019
SkyTeam carrier also set to relaunch Da Nang-Bangkok in late October
Vietnam Airlines is introducing new direct flights linking Ho Chi Minh City and Bali (Indonesia) and Phuket (Thailand) from 27 October 2019. The new routes bring the popular holiday islands, known for their beautiful beaches, diverse food culture and a wide range of festivals, within a direct flight from Vietnam.
Read More…August 15, 2019
First delivery comes as VN signs two-way codeshare deal with Delta Air Lines
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner under a lease arrangement with Air Lease Corporation. The first of eight 787-10s for the SkyTeam member carrier will be deployed on the Vietnamese flag carrier’s busiest routes in its expanding network.
Read More…July 3, 2018
Seasonal capacity upgrade to meet Ho Chi Minh City demand
Vietnam Airlines has confirmed it will upgrade its daily Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City service between 29 July and the end of October 2018 from Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to new Airbus A350s.
Read More…June 3, 2018
Carrier to utilise SabreSonic technology
Using Sabre’s technology solutions, customers will be provided with a seamless experience, from flight search, online booking, check-in, purchasing ancillaries on websites, and after-sales service. Sabre will also provide Vietnam Airlines with advanced technology that will enhance the development of mobile applications.
Read More…March 16, 2018
The bestselling author and TV host has been appointed global cuisine ambassador for Vietnam Airlines in a bid to further promote local culture and cuisine to the world.
The three-year contract will see Luke develop eight of his own mouth-watering culinary creations that will be introduced on the Business Class menus of all flights departing Australia to Vietnam, as well as input into the current offering of 50 dishes served globally.
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