Russia to reopen air travel with Vietnam
Russia is looking to restart commercial flights later this month with Vietnam, India, Finland and Qatar after certain epidemiological criteria are met.
Vietnam stops licensing flights from UK, Africa over coronavirus variants
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has ceased issuing licenses for all flights arriving from the United Kingdom and Africa to prevent the spread of new coronavirus variants.
Vietnam halts flights from countries infected by COVID-19 variants
To fend off recently discovered variants of COVID-19, Vietnam has suspended inbound flights from countries with the viral mutations.
Vietnam Airlines to issue US$346m worth of shares to raise capital
Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said on Tuesday it would issue nearly $346 worth of shares for existing stakeholders to boost its recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and return to profitability by 2023.
Vietravel Airlines to launch commercial flights in January
The latest addition to Vietnam’s aviation industry is expected to debut its first regular air routes in mid-January, connecting central Thua Thien – Hue Province with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Why does Vietnam have so many start up airlines?
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Vietnam, Laos resume flights
Vietnam and Laos have restarted commercial flights between the two countries, following months of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam PM Phuc orders halt to intl commercial flights
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc ordered the aviation authority to halt international commercial flights after the nation reported its first local coronavirus cases in almost three months, according to a posting on the government’s website.
Vietnamese airlines urge government to provide further support to overcome pandemic
Airlines in Vietnam have asked the central government to continue providing favorable policies and assistance to help them maintain their business operations during the current difficult time.
Vietnam Airlines to get bailout funds after pandemic impacts
The National Assembly has approved several measures to help national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines overcome the financial impacts of Covid-19.
Vietnam lawmakers approve capital injection plan for national airline
Vietnam’s National Assembly approved on Tuesday a plan to boost the capital of state carrier Vietnam Airlines after it was hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
First Da Nang-Con Dao flight to take off next week
Budget carrier Bamboo Airways will launch next Monday the first ever air route between Da Nang City and Con Dao Island.
Vietravel Airlines cleared to take off in December
Leading tour company Vietravel has received the license for its airline and will operate its first flight in December.
Vietnam Airlines reports heavy losses, denies rumors of bankruptcy
Despite incurring heavy losses of VND10.75 trillion (US$463.3 million) in the January-September period, Vietnam Airlines has refuted rumors that it has filed for bankruptcy due to Covid-19.
Fracas at Tan Son Nhat airport as South Korea returnees protest high quarantine fees
Over 100 Vietnamese passengers arriving in Saigon Wednesday noon on a flight from Seoul refused to be quarantined at hotels, protesting unaffordable charges.
Vietnam resumes flights to Japan
A Hanoi-Tokyo flight carrying nearly 60 passengers took off from Noi Bai International Airport on Saturday, making it the first international commercial flight after a six-month suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam to resume international flights
Vietnam will resume international commercial flights to several Asian destinations starting Friday, after a monthslong shutdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak
Vietnamese carriers prepare to resume int’l flights
Vietnamese carriers have announced plans to restore commercial flights internationally after several months of suspension due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Aviation agency unveils detailed plans for flight resumption to 6 Asian destinations
Vietnamese aviation authorities have prepared detailed plans for resuming commercial flights to some Northeast and Southeast Asian destinations this month.
Vietnam to resume some Asian flights as curbs on business travel ease
Vietnam plans to restart international commercial flights to and from six Asian cities from mid-September, state media reported on Thursday, ending months of coronavirus-related suspension after easing some restrictions on foreign business travellers.
Vietnam may resume international commercial flights from mid-Sept
Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority is working on a plan to resume international flights from Sept 15 with all passengers quarantined for 14 days upon arrival in the country, according to a post on the government’s website, which cited Dinh Viet…
Green light for carrier KiteAir likely delayed until 2022
The Planning and Investment Ministry has suggested that the PM delays his approval to new carrier KiteAir’s investment proposal over Covid-19 impacts.
No consensus in Vietnam on resuming international flights
Experts are unable to agree on whether international flights should resume along with safety measures as the Covid-19 outbreak continues.
Vietnam Airlines to cut salaries of pilots, flight attendants by half
Vietnam Airlines, whose revenues have nosedived due to the Covid-19 crisis, plans to cut the salaries of pilots and flight attendants by around half.
Vietnam Airlines loss soars to $280 mln
Vietnam Airlines reported a loss of over VND4 trillion ($170 million) in the second quarter, and cumulative first half losses of over VND6.64 trillion ($286 million).
Vietnam to resume select international flights
Vietnam is further easing restrictions as it reopens its borders to select destinations deemed to have handled the coronavirus well.