Vietnam Airlines partners with Scandinavian Airlines to expand network

The event was witnessed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Benjamin Dousa, Minister of International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Sweden, during the Vietnam – Sweden Business Forum in Stockholm, as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (back, fourth from left), and Benjamin Dousa (back, third from right) witnessed the signing ceremony. Photo: MoC

According to the agreement, Vietnam Airlines' flights included in the codeshare will also carry Scandinavian Airlines' flight number (code SK), while Scandinavian Airlines' flights in the partnership will be assigned Vietnam Airlines' flight number (code VN).

In 2024, nearly 144,000 visitors travelled between Vietnam and Scandinavian countries, a 37 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The Nordic region, also comprising Iceland and Finland, is seen as a promising market due to its stable economy, high living standards, and strong demand for travel.

Dang Anh Tuan, deputy general director of Vietnam Airlines said, "We are pleased to cooperate with Scandinavian Airlines, one of the top national airlines in the Nordic region, with a wide flight network across Europe and services imbued with Scandinavian culture."

"The fact that both airlines are members of the SkyTeam airline alliance creates a solid foundation for implementing an effective codeshare agreement, providing passengers with more destination options and increased benefits for members of both parties’ frequent flyer programmes. This is also an important step in enhancing economic, and trade ties, and cultural exchange between Vietnam and the Scandinavian region," he added.

Paul Verhagen, COO of Scandinavian Airlines, added, "We hope that this new partnership with Vietnam Airlines will strengthen Scandinavian Airlines’ presence in Southeast Asia and provide passengers with more options when travelling internationally."

To meet growing demand, Vietnam Airlines plans to open its first route to the region, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Copenhagen in December.

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