The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.

This partnership underscores ING’s strong commitment to financing Vietnam Airlines’ long-term growth.

This milestone marked a significant boost for local farmers as well as the consumption of the province’s signature plum variety to meet growing consumer demand nationwide.

The first batch of SAF was produced using imported raw materials from Europe and domestically produced Jet A-1 aviation fuel by BSR.

The increased frequency on these two major international routes is expected not only to better accommodate growing passenger demand during the peak travel season, but also to strengthen Vietnam’s connectivity with two key aviation hubs in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam Airlines officially launched a direct route between Busan (the Republic of Korea) and Nha Trang (Vietnam) on June 1, enhancing connectivity and tapping into the strong tourism potential between southern Korea and one of Vietnam’s top beach destinations.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines inaugurated a new direct air service linking Busan - the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s second-largest city with Nha Trang, the renowned beach destination in Vietnam’s central province of Khanh Hoa on June 1.

Vietnam Airlines plays a core role in fulfilling the country’s political, defence, social welfare and diplomatic missions – from emergency situations to events of national importance.

Starting from 4 am on May 17, all remaining Vietnam Airlines domestic routes will be handled at Terminal T3. The decision follows a 20-day trial during which the national carrier operated domestic routes between HCM City and Hanoi, as well as between HCM City and Van Don, at the newly inaugurated terminal.

The MoU also demonstrates Vietnam Airlines' efforts to expand its partnership in the international market, while affirming its pioneering role in connecting Vietnam with the world, contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam-Russia relations in the new period.

Party General Secretary To Lam, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the launching ceremony of Vietnam Airlines’ Hanoi – Moscow air route on May 9 (local time), as part of his trip to Russia for an official visit to Russia.

Vietnam Airlines’ Hanoi – Moscow air route is expected to boost trade exchange and tourism development while demonstrating long-term commitment to strengthening strategic connections between the two countries.

Vietnam Airlines will operate two flights on the Hanoi–Moscow route a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. From July 2026, the airline plans to increase the frequency to three flights per week to meet rising travel demand between the two countries.

Vietnam Airlines on May 7 announced its flight adjustments for the routes between Vietnam and Europe after Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed its airspace from 2:55 AM (Vietnam time) on May 7.

The national flag carrier stated that in the coming period, flights between Vietnam and Europe may continue to be adjusted depending on regional developments.

Flight VN37, which departed Hanoi late on May 5, was diverted to Erzurum Airport in Turkey, where it landed at 10:32 am (Vietnam time) after a 61-year-old Vietnamese male passenger showed signs of breathing difficulty and oxygen deficiency roughly eight hours into the journey.

During the April 30 – May 1 holiday, Vietnam Airlines operated over 3,100 flights, serving 500,000 passengers, up 27% year-on-year after adding 350 extra flights on high-demand routes.

On the peak days, the airport is expected to serve 108,000 passengers, including 44,000 international passengers, 22% higher than usual, and 25% higher than that of the same period in previous years.