Vietnam Airlines cuts flights
Vietnam Airlines will cut 23 weekly flights starting April 1 because of an ongoing jet‑fuel shortage — travellers to Southeast Asia should check bookings and alternatives (travelandleisureasia.com). The reductions could reshape routing options for spring itineraries. (travelandleisureasia.com)
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam published a formal notice on March 23, 2026 directing carriers to prioritise routes deemed critical for national connectivity, trade and tourism. (english.thesaigontimes.vn) The regulator named specific domestic connections to be reworked, including services linking Hai Phong with Buon Ma Thuot, Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc and Can Tho, plus Ho Chi Minh City links to Van Don, Rach Gia and Dien Bien. (en.tempo.co) Vietnam sources over two‑thirds of its jet fuel by import, with roughly 60% historically coming via China and Thailand—both countries have paused exports amid the Middle East conflict, a factor flagged by regulators. (ch-aviation.com) Domestic suppliers Skypec and Petrolimex Aviation told industry officials they could guarantee Jet A‑1 deliveries only through the end of March under current contracts, according to CAAV reporting. (asiapacificexpress.com) Rival carriers including VietJet and Bamboo Airways have already adjusted schedules, and the CAAV says airlines are preparing to introduce international fuel surcharges in early April to offset higher costs. (bloomberg.com) As part of emergency relief options, the CAAV has proposed a temporary 100% exemption from Vietnam’s environmental protection tax on aviation fuel through May, a measure aimed at easing cashflow pressure on carriers. (theasiansun.com)
