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In the first six months of 2022, Vietnam Airlines has resumed flights to 14 countries and territories, including the UK, France, Germany, Australia, the US, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Lately, the airline has opened a new route to India and is preparing the necessary conditions to immediately reopen flights to China, Myanmar, and Russia when the conditions permit. The national carrier is expected to resume flights to Indonesia in July and key international routes to Japan, Korea, and Australia in November at the same flight frequency as in 2019. It hopes that it will be able to restore the entire international flight network, equivalent to that in 2019 by the end of 2023. The gradual restoration of international flight routes is an opportunity for Vietnam Airlines to improve the usage efficiency of resources, increase revenue, improve production and business results, reduce losses, and aim at profits in the following years. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines plans to restore its entire flight network by the end of 2023

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines reopened flights to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on June 22. Crewmembers of Vietnam Airlines Flight VN56 Đội before departing from London to Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Nearly 270 passengers on flight VN56 departing from London to Hanoi received support and guidance from Vietnam Airlines staff for boarding procedures at Terminal 4. Following the gradual recovery of the global aviation industry, Vietnam Airlines is fully prepared to meet the growing demand from international markets which will substantially contribute to the country's post pandemic economy growth, the firm said. Starting from July 5, Vietnam Airlines will operate three flights per week on the London-Hanoi route every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. From August 11 to October 29, the airline will operate flights from London to Hanoi every Tuesday and Thursday and services from London to Ho Chi Minh City will resume on Saturdays, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines returns to Terminal T4 at London Heathrow Airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has licensed Vietnam Airlines to operate Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTOs) aircraft with two engines, reaching 207 minutes for Boeing 787-9 aircraft and 240 minutes for Airbus A350 aircraft. EDTO are any operation by an airplane with two or more turbine engines where the diversion time to an en-route alternate aerodrome is greater than the threshold time established by the State of the Operator, according to a definition by the International Civil Aviation Organization. For example, if an aircraft is rated for EDTO-180, it means that it is able to fly with full load and just one engine for three hours. The higher the EDTO rate of an airline’s aircraft is, the farther the aircraft can fly away from the alternate airport, helping the carrier to arrange a shorter, more direct route, saving time and fuel. Currently, some airlines in the world have been licensed with EDTO of up to 300 minutes. Vietnam Airlines is now … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines licensed to operate extended flight range

The flag carrier is looking for potential investors to acquire a stake in Pacific Airlines while trying to evaluate its value, and whether a private placement offer or public auction is suitable for the deal, Vietnam Airlines head accountant Tran Thanh Hien told shareholders at the annual general meeting Tuesday. There are several different decrees on state capital management that should be consulted for each of the two options, which Vietnam Airlines are studying in great depth, he said. Another challenge involves Pacific Airlines having accumulated a loss, with extra rules governing the sale of such companies, he added. Hien said Vietnam Airlines is requesting the government to help it find a suitable investor in Pacific Airlines in a way that ensures transparency in legal implementation. The state-owned carrier said in a recent report that Pacific Airlines is in a "severe" financial situation and is facing insolvency. The low-cost carrier is reporting an accumulated loss … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines faces legal headache in sale of ailing Pacific Airlines

SeaBank, BRG Group and Vietnam Airlines launch a co-branded credit card called SeATravel in Ha Noi. — Photo courtesy of SeaBank Joint Stock Commercial Bank Southeast Asia, BRG Group and Vietnam Airlines Corporation (Vietnam Airlines) have launched a co-branded credit card called SeATravel, with many premium privileges and incentives, including deals on aviation, resorts, golf and shopping. Customers who successfully issued a SeATravel card will receive 3,000 Lotusmiles bonus miles that can be used to redeem airline tickets and upgrade services, along with the privilege of discount airfares when purchasing on the Vietnam Airlines website, which offers a 40 per cent discount for economy class and 20 per cent for business class from June 15 to December 31, 2022. SeABank also offers many incentives for customers to shop and spend via SeATravel card, such as experiencing an 18-hole golf round at four golf courses - BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort, BRG Rube … [Read more...] about SeABank, BRG, Vietnam Airlines launch SeATravel co-branded credit card

Thang Long Imperial Citadel at night (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines is coordinating with the Hanoi Travel Association and the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre in connecting its passengers with the night tour of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Specifically, passengers with boarding pass es on Vietnam Airlines flights from other localities to Hanoi in 2022 will be offered a discount of 50,000 VND (2.15 USD) per person when buying the night tour "Decoding Thang Long Imperial Citadel ". The usual price of the tour is currently 300,000 VND. The promotion programme is applied to the tour on every Friday and Saturday evening. Travellers will begin their 1.5-hour tour at Doan Mon (Main Gate), the entrance to Cam Thanh (Forbidden Palace) - the king’s residence, and learn about the site’s history, architecture, and functions there. Dance on the glass (Photo: VNA) They will later enjoy an old dance right on the glass covering the … [Read more...] about Passengers on Vietnam Airlines domestic flights offered discount for Thang Long citadel night tour

"The shortfall in cash flow and large overdue debts pose the possibilities of insolvency and termination of operations," the carrier said, adding that it is seeking investors to restructure Pacific. In 2018 and 2019, the airlines was on course to recover with profits of VND34.3 billion ($1.48 million) and VND48.6 billion against losses of VND346 billion and VND907 billion the previous two years. Its revenues peaked at VND8-9 trillion during the period. It posted profits of VND150 billion in January 2020, a monthly record, before Covid-19 hit the aviation industry. "If it weren’t for Covid-19, we would have made a big profit," its chairman and Vietnam Airlines’ deputy director, Trinh Hong Quang, had said in mid-2020. That year the budget carrier ended up with a record loss of VND2.14 trillion as revenues plummeted to VND2.6 trillion, a fourth of the previous year’s figure. At the end of 2020 it had total assets of over VND6.6 trillion, but its equity had eroded and was … [Read more...] about Covid causes more turbulence for Pacific Airlines

Australian authorities questioned nine flight attendants of a Vietnamese Airlines flight crew in May. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese airlines were required to implement preventive measures against illegal trade and commercial fraud activities taking place among flight crews, per the latest directive from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV). According to the document, airlines must increase responsibility for preventing commercial fraud and the trade of smuggled or counterfeit goods among their staff. The management boards must also strictly follow labour regulations towards their employees. Staff who abuse their position for smuggling will be suspended and banned from other positions in aviation companies. Airlines will also be responsible for reporting to CAAV when foreign authorities conduct inspections on their flight crews. Airport management supervises the implementation of the directive, which aims for stronger prevention of good … [Read more...] about Airlines asked to take stricter measures against staff’s smuggling, trade violations

" Rediscover Vietnam ” is co-held by Thien Minh Group and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines for travel promotion in Australia. (Photo: VNA) Sydney (VNA) – The Government of Vietnam has reopened its borders to welcome travellers from Australia, New Zealand and other countries to Vietnam, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Tat Thanh told a trade and travel promotion conference in Australia on June 28. travel promotion events held in multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, France, the US, Japan and the Republic of Korea. The Vietnamese diplomat pledged to provide all possible conditions for Australian travellers and travel agencies to gain access to the Vietnamese market and explore the Southeast Asian country. The airline is operating seven direct flights connecting Vietnam and Australia weekly. The number of flights will be increased to 11 in July and 16 in October, he added. VNA … [Read more...] about Travel promotion “Rediscover Vietnam” held in Australia

During Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Hanoi from June 8 to 10, Vietnam and India released a joint vision statement on defense cooperation towards 2030. Two Indian naval ships, INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT under the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, NM are making a port call at Ho Chi Minh City Port, Vietnam for three days starting on June 26. Indian officers welcomed in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam during the visit on June 24-26. Photos: Embassy of India in Hanoi The visit is special as it coincides with celebrations marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and India. During the visit, there will be lots of activities between personnel of both the navies, official calls, interaction with dignitaries of the Vietnamese Government, guided tours for Indian Naval personnel to historic sites in and around Ho Chi Minh City, sports events, and Passage Exercise by both Indian Navy and Vietnam People’s … [Read more...] about India naval ships visit Vietnam