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Beginning with a fleet of only 5 aircraft in 1956, Vietnam Airlines has been through some dramatic changes to become what it is today. Originally known as Vietnam Civil Aviation, then began flying as an independent airline soon after nationalizing Gia Lam Airport. In the ensuing more than fifty one years, they 've been through many changes. And with every change, they 've developed, expanded and improved their service to become an airline of international standard.
In 1976, became known as the General Department of Civil Aviation in Vietnam. That same year they began full operations, carrying 21,000 passengers, including 7,000 on international flights and 3,000 tones of cargo.
In 1993, underwent their final change in name to become Vietnam Airlines.
In 1995 Vietnam Airlines Corporation was formed by Vietnam’s Prime Minister. Their functions and tasks of business cover the following areas: to engage in trade, services, airline passenger transport and cargo transport domestically and abroad in line with the State’s Civil Aviation development plans; to make plans for development, investment, construction, securing funds, leasing and buying airplanes, maintaining equipment, exporting and importing materials, equipment, spare parts, and raw materials needed for the business activities of Vietnam Airlines; to cooperate and form joint ventures with organizations in the country and abroad in accordance with State laws and policies; fulfilling business tasks in accordance with the law; to obtain and effectively use, save and develop the State's funds including capital to invest in other companies; to receive and effectively use natural resources, land, trading rights, and others resources entrusted by the State to do business and perform other duties; to organize and manage the application of new technology and techniques and to train and support the continued development of Vietnam Airlines staff. Since that time, they have enjoyed remarkable growth in passenger traffic.
Onward the future, Vietnam Airlines will become a strong economic group that aids in the task of industrialization and modernization and contributes to security and national defense. With a base in air transportation, Vietnam Airlines will diversify its branches and trades, modernize quickly, adopt new technique and improve itself to become a modern and prestigious airline that embodies Vietnam’s national identity. It will become a leader in the region in terms of high-quality services and business efficacy.
They have worked hard to increase their network in the last 5 years and will continue to expand and add many new international and domestic flights. Currently they operate and codeshared co-operate to 38 destinations around the world, in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Domestically they fly to 18 destinations.
In 2006, approximately 6.8 million people choose to travel aboard Vietnam Airlines. That figure includes over 3.1 million passengers on international flights, and 3.7 million on domestic flights, more than one billion USD revenue. In the same year, they also carry an impressive 106 thousand tons of cargo.
To make flying Vietnam Airlines even more convenient for passengers, they have entered into partnerships with other international airlines around the world, signing co-operative agreements on such matters as joint service, revenue pooling, code-sharing and special prorate agreement.
Currently, Vietnam Airlines Corporation’s scope of business covers the following areas: Transportation of passengers and cargo - General sales agent for foreign airlines - Petroleum - Plastic - Print - Import and export - Staff, ground handling and equipment leasing...
Vietnam Airlines’ cooperations with regional and worldwide airlines has been highly valued and constantly developed in the efforts to expand network and meet the demand of international and domestic travel.
Up to date, Vietnam Airlines has signed 89 Interline Agreements with international airlines and 10 Codeshare Agreements with major carriers including Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines,China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Lao Airlines và American Airlines.
Counters for C class are specially closed five minutes later just in case C/GLP/VIP passengers arrive late.
Vietnam Airlines’ cooperations with regional and worldwide airlines has been highly valued and constantly developed in the efforts to expand network and meet the demand of international and domestic travel.
Up to date, Vietnam Airlines has signed 89 Interline Agreements with international airlines and 10 Codeshare Agreements with major carriers including Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines,China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Lao Airlines và American Airlines.
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