Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines was founded on 27th May 1995. It is the flag carrier of Vietnam and the major carrier in South East Asia,  under the slogan “reach further” operates 94 routes to 22 domestic and 29 international destinations with an average of 400 flights per day, connecting the world’s major cities to mesmerizing travel destinations in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. The airline is headquartered in Long Biên District, Hanoi, with hubs at Noi Bai International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport. 

Vietnam Airlines plays a crucial role in the economic development of the country. It owns 100% of Vietnam Air Service Company – a regional airline in southern Vietnam and 70% of the low-cost carrier Pacific Airlines.

Vietnam Airlines became a member of SkyTeam in June 2010.

 In 2015, Vietnam Airlines became the first airline in the world to successfully operate both next-generation aircraft Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A350-900 XWB at the same time.

Today, Vietnam Airlines has one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the region. As of September 2021, Vietnam Airlines operates a fleet, currently comprising 100 aircraft. Vietnam Airlines' fleet consists of 2 ATR 72, 69 Airbus A321, 14 Airbus A350 XWB, 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner.


Vietnam Airlines offers three classes of services: Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
 

• Economy Class is available on all flights operated by Vietnam Airlines. Snacks and hot meals are served on flights.
   
• Vietnam Airlines' Premium Economy Class has a wider seat width and legroom. This class is offered only on flights operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner or Airbus A350-900. On every flight featuring Premium Economy, hot meals are served with an extensive menu of Vietnamese delicacies and popular world cuisine. Personal care bags with essential amenities are also provided. Premiere brand cosmetics and aqua water are available in the restroom during longer flights.
   
• Business Class is the highest of three cabin classes offered by the airline. As is the case with business class cabins in most airlines, the amenities offered in this class are substantially different from economy class, and more services and products are available.  Each seat is equipped with lumbar support and a personal touch screen, capable of delivering AVOD. Hot meals are offered on flights lasting longer than two hours.
   

Vietnam Airlines has established itself as one of the region’s leading airlines thanks to its modern fleet and commitment to innovation and development, earning recognition from international and national communities through a series of prestigious awards. 

Skytrax - the world’s leading airline and airport rating organization - has ranked Vietnam Airlines as a 4-Star Airline for three consecutive years. 

Vietnam Airlines has been Certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, becoming one of just seven airlines in the world to currently achieve this top recognition. The COVID-19 Safety Audit was conducted by Skytrax in May / June 2021 and assessed all safety and hygiene protocols introduced by Vietnam Airlines during COVID-19 to enhance customer and staff safety. These achievements are the result of the carrier’s tireless dedication to providing the highest quality across a range of products and services.

Vietnam Airlines has spearheaded Vietnam’s aviation market - one of the fastest-growing domestic markets in the world - throughout 20 years of development at a double-digit annual growth rate. Positioning itself as a modern carrier with an internationally recognisable brand characterised by Vietnamese traditional culture, Vietnam Airlines aims to achieve 5-star status and become a major airline in Asia.