6/24/2026

With the addition of the Airbus A321, Vietravel Airlines is accelerating its fleet expansion plans.

On the morning of June 24th, Vietravel Airlines officially welcomed a new aircraft into its fleet. This is a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational capacity and maximizing service to meet the increasing travel demand of passengers during the peak summer season of 2026 and the period of strong recovery in the aviation market.
Vietravel Airlines' new aircraft is an Airbus A321, with registration number VN-A290.

 

The new Airbus A321 aircraft, registration number VN-A290, with a 230-seat configuration, will be put into operation on June 24th. With this addition, Vietravel Airlines increases its total fleet to four aircraft, marking a significant step in its plan to increase its ownership stake and enhance its proactive operational capabilities. This is also part of a fleet expansion plan, aiming to add seven more aircraft to its fleet in the last six months of 2026.

Developing its own fleet not only helps Vietravel Airlines take control of its operations and services, but also demonstrates a strong commitment to the airline's long-term vision, always accompanying customers and the market. This is also how Vietravel Airlines affirms its position as a capable private airline, strong enough to stand firm and expand further in the region; while providing customers with a complete flying experience: from comfort and service to emotions.

The continuous addition of owned aircraft also reflects concrete steps in the airline's new growth strategy, in partnership with strategic shareholder T&T Group .

 

Furthermore, the continuous addition of owned aircraft reflects concrete steps in the airline's new growth strategy, supported by its strategic shareholder, T&T Group. Building on this expansion of its fleet and route network, Vietravel Airlines is expected to gradually increase its connectivity with the aviation, logistics, and infrastructure ecosystem that the Group is developing, creating further room for long-term growth.

Simultaneously, Vietravel Airlines is also increasing its recruitment of pilots, flight attendants, and operational personnel to meet its development needs in the coming period. Most recently, the 9th Golden Lotus Ambassador Recruitment Day will be held in Hanoi on July 15th and in Ho Chi Minh City on July 22nd.

Sharing the airline's development direction, Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh – Deputy General Director of Vietravel Airlines, said: “ The acquisition of new aircraft at this time is proof of the airline's thorough preparation to anticipate the summer travel wave. Besides enhancing transport capacity, Vietravel Airlines aims to accelerate investment in both the size of its fleet and the quality of its human resources to ensure absolute safety and achieve optimal operational efficiency.”

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Nghi, Deputy General Director of T&T Group and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietravel Airlines, presented flowers to the flight crew.

 

In addition to expanding its operational capacity, Vietravel Airlines is also accelerating digital transformation to enhance customer experience by launching an online check-in application on mobile devices, integrating biometric authentication to help passengers shorten check-in time at the airport, especially during peak hours.

Vietravel Airlines currently operates a flight network connecting key economic and tourism centers domestically, while gradually expanding its presence in international markets. Besides regular routes connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Bangkok (Thailand), the airline has launched a series of charter flights from Hanoi to Lanzhou (Gansu, China) since June 20th. It is expected that from August 2026, Vietravel Airlines will operate the Ho Chi Minh City – Shenzhen route and will further expand the Hanoi – Macau route this year.

 

Previously, on June 15th, Vietravel Airlines officially launched a new route connecting Hanoi and Buon Ma Thuot, and also marked the resumption of operations on the Hanoi - Cam Ranh route during the peak summer season of 2026.

To support passengers during the peak travel season, Vietravel Airlines is launching a series of large-scale promotional programs across its entire sales network, including: Golden Hour deals offering super-saver fares from only 8,000 VND during the golden hours of 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday; weekend deals with a direct 15% discount on fares when passengers book on Saturdays and Sundays; and special offers for Hanoi – Shenzhen flights starting from only 668,000 VND with a 50% discount on baggage fees.