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Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines has been serving as the Vietnamese flag carrier since 1993, although its wider history dates back somewhat further. Operating out of hubs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the airline is now a key player in Asian aviation, and serves a wide range of short and long-haul destinations. With over 100 jets in its fleet, Vietnam Airlines has been a SkyTeam member since 2010. (Featured Image: Getty Images)

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Vietnam Airlines has a bright future ahead of it, but it has to go through this crisis. Photo: Getty Images
IATA/ICAO Code:
VN/HVN
Airline Type:
Full Service Carrier
Hub(s):
Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
Year Founded:
1956
Alliance:
SkyTeam
CEO:
Lê Hồng Hà
Country:
Vietnam
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