Challenges linger for airlines

Challenges linger for airlines

The slow recovery of the global aviation market and sliding regional demand for air travel could prolong the path to recovery for local airlines.
More clarity requested for Vietravel plans

More clarity requested for Vietravel plans

The Ministry of Planning and Investment last week sent a dispatch to Vietravel Airlines pertaining to policy revisions of its intention to expand its fleet.
Vietravel on back foot to meet charter capital goals

Vietravel on back foot to meet charter capital goals

Despite grandiose announcements and plans, the proposal to level up the fleet scale and raise charter capital at Vietravel Airlines is being questioned over its financial capacity.
Vietravel Airlines officially adds Ho Chi Minh City-Bangkok flight

Vietravel Airlines officially adds Ho Chi Minh City-Bangkok flight

Following the success of Hanoi-Bangkok international route at the end of 2022, on February 9, flight number VU131 of Vietravel Airlines took off at 12:15 from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and landed at 13:45 at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Vietravel Airlines opens Hanoi-Bangkok route

Vietravel Airlines opens Hanoi-Bangkok route

The VU137 flight from Hanoi to Bangkok took off on midday December 16 from Noi Bai International Airport, officially opening the first international regular commercial route of Vietravel Airlines connecting Vietnam and Thailand.
Vietravel Airlines: a desire to fly high

Vietravel Airlines: a desire to fly high

Vietravel Airlines was the dream of Vietravel Corporation chairman Nguyen Quoc Ky for 10 years.
Vietravel wants to sell down owenership in Vietravel Airline

Vietravel wants to sell down owenership in Vietravel Airline

Vietravel is waiting to receive approval for its plan to transfer its capital at Vietravel Airline at the shareholders' meeting on May 25.
Vietravel Airlines set to take flight in early 2021

Vietravel Airlines set to take flight in early 2021 2

Vietravel Airlines is completing the last procedures to get ready for its first flight scheduled for 2021 when the COVID-19 pandemic situation settles down.
Prime Minister gives stamp of approval for establishment of Vietravel Airlines

Prime Minister gives stamp of approval for establishment of Vietravel Airlines

In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, the local aviation market is about to welcome the fifth player, named Vietravel Airlines.
Vietravel in choppy waters after CODIV 19 drives down profit

Vietravel in choppy waters after CODIV 19 drives down profit

The coronavirus epidemic is just another drop in the troubles ailing Vietravel that has just reported a loss in the last quarter of 2019.
Tight squeeze as new airlines set to take off

Tight squeeze as new airlines set to take off

With more airlines planning to take flight in 2020, the room for profit-making is expected to narrow in the burgeoning aviation market, triggering doubts over the possibility of achieving success among newcomers amid stiffening competition and infrastruct
Airlines boom as travellers opt to fly over overloaded infrastructure

Airlines boom as travellers opt to fly over overloaded infrastructure

Even as airports are getting degraded and cramped, more new players like Vietravel Airlines, Vinpearl Air, and KiteAir are entering the aviation market.