Vietnamese airlines are accelerating fleet expansion and launching new international routes to capture rising travel demand ahead of the summer 2026 peak season.
The agreements are designed to enhance operational efficiency across both passenger and cargo segments, while expanding its presence and reinforcing its position in China.
Jet fuel supply is expected to meet demand through the end of April and the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers'' Day (May 1) holiday peak, authorities confirmed.
The Government has taken swift action to cushion the impact of rising oil prices related to the Middle East war, including tax cuts and an advance of VNĐ8 trillion (US$304 million) to the fuel price stabilisation fund.
More than 60 per cent of international airlines operating in Việt Nam have raised or plan to raise fares from mid-March as Middle East tensions drive up global fuel prices.
The national flag carrier reaffirmed its commitment to expanding cooperation with partners in Australia, enhancing service quality and offering passengers safe, comfortable journeys imbued with Vietnamese identity.
Vietravel Airlines is adopting several measures to enhance its operational and service capabilities. It expects to receive an additional aircraft by the end of March, which will expand its fleet and underpin further network expansion.
Vietnam Airlines on February 18 (US time) signed an agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 single-aisle aircrafts valued at up to US$8.1 billion in Washington, DC, United States.
Vietnamese and US companies signed and exchanged agreements worth $37.2 billion across aviation, technology, digital infrastructure and health care during a Washington event witnessed by General Secretary Tô Lâm.
Vietnam Airlines has announced the launch of a nonstop service connecting Hà Nội and Amsterdam from June 2026, marking the first direct air route between Việt Nam and the Netherlands.