Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced a major new aircraft order with Boeing. It intends to buy 50 Boeing 737-8s in a multi-billion-dollar deal. The deal was announced during President Joe Biden’s visit to Vietnam. Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of Vietnam Airlines said: "In line with Vietnam Airlines' 2025-2030 fleet strategy, aircraft investment is crucial for the airline's recovery.” The new narrow-body fleet will allow us to expand services on domestic and Asian routes." US and Vietnam officials said it will bolster jobs in both countries. Growing demand has driven Vietnam Airlines to acquire an additional 100 aircraft by 2035, including the Boeing 737 Max. Over 1,150 Boeing Max family aircraft are used by 70 airlines worldwide. Vietnam Airlines has a fleet of 100 planes, including 65 narrow-bodies, serving nearly 100 domestic and international routes.  

Vietnam flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines has expanded its partnership with Expedia Group to a global scale. The companies announced a memorandum of understanding to promote travel bookings and sales through Expedia Group's global online platform. They intend to collaborate to boost customer experience, expand market reach, and increase revenue. The agreement will see Vietnam Airlines' fares and inventory available on Expedia Group's platform with real-time availability and up to date pricing. Vietnam Airlines will also be engaging Expedia Group Media Solutions to increase the airline's brand awareness to Expedia’s global customer base. "Vietnam Airlines is pleased to build on the existing agreement to capture the robust growth of travel demand,” said Dang Anh Tuan, EVP, Vietnam Airlines. “We are excited to expand our presence on a global scale.” Greg Schulze, SVP, Strategic Travel Partners at Expedia said: "We have had a great relationship with Vietnam Airlines in select markets and we are proud to further expand upon that."  

Melbourne Airport aircraft movements in May 2023 set a new monthly post-pandemic record. There was a total of 19,714 flights arriving or departing last month. International traffic has more than doubled in the past 12 months with 744,868 international passengers, at 87% of the 2019 figure. Across all four terminals, the monthly total of 2.6 million passengers represents 90.4% of pre-pandemic levels. This week Melbourne Airport welcomed Vietnam Airlines’ direct Hanoi flights. The new service will operate twice a week on Airbus A350-900 aircraft and complements Vietnam Airlines’ existing flights from Ho Chi Minh City. Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus said the flights would add extra capacity to one of Victoria’s fastest growing travel markets. “The launch means we now have 60% more Vietnam flight capacity than we did before Covid-19,” she said. “Vietnam Airlines was the first airline to connect Victoria with Vietnam, but this is the first time they have connected the two capitals.”

  National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines has been voted as one of 20 best airlines in the world for 2023, according to aviation safety and product rating website Airline Ratings.   Judged by five editors with over 180 years’ industry experience, the annual AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards combine major safety and government audits, with 12 key criteria that include: fleet age, passenger reviews, profitability, investment rating, product offerings, and staff relations.   Vietnam Airlines boasts one of most modern fleets in Asia, including Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners, Airbus A350-900 XWBs and Airbus A321neos, with an average fleet age of seven years. The airline has been consistently expanding its network both domestically and internationally to meet increasing passenger demand. This will further help to facilitate trade, economic and cultural exchanges between countries.   In its quest for excellence, Vietnam Airlines continues to take great strides in further enhancing seamless customer experiences both on the ground and inflight. It is the first airline in Vietnam to introduce online check-in services across its entire domestic network, along with existing services including in-town check-in and kiosk check-in. Additionally, the airline’s Meet and Greet service offers exceptional benefits to passengers who need special assistance at the airport.   Passengers can enjoy innovative luxurious upgrades such as a wider selection of inflight meals, including authentic Vietnamese delicacies, as well as expanded inflight entertainment, with wireless streaming on ​Vietnam Airlines’ Airbus A321neos and new entertainment programmes on its Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft. Other product enhancements includes new blankets and linens in Business Class, making long haul journeys more relaxing for passengers.   The airline has just completed the Skyteam ‘Sustainable Flight Challenge’ - created to encourage global airlines to find innovative ways to make air travel greener - on flight VN37 from Hanoi to Frankfurt. On this special flight, Vietnam Airlines gave passengers bags made from recycled life vests, served sustainably sourced meals, and encouraged passengers to use their own personal items instead of single-use disposables provided onboard. Vietnam Airlines is determined to reinforce its commitment to sustainability goals, including net zero emissions by 2050.   In 2022, Vietnam Airlines achieved many accolades as the airline continued to deliver an outstanding flying experience for all its customers, including being named World's Leading Cultural Airline, Asia's Best Economy Class, and Asia's Leading Airline Brand in the World Travel Awards 2022; and National Brand of 2022 by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.   Vietnam Airlines has spearheaded Vietnam’s aviation market – one of the fastest-growing domestic markets in the world – throughout 30 years of development at a double-digit annual growth rate. Positioning itself as a modern airline with an internationally recognizable brand, Vietnam Airlines aims to be designated as a five-star airline in the future.