Vietnam Airlines Launches Wide-Body Flights On Mumbai-Hanoi Route

Vietnam Airlines has begun operating wide-body aircraft on its Mumbai-Hanoi route, offering four weekly flights with Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 aircraft. The upgrade provides passengers with increased comfort, modern amenities, and greater capacity, including business class full-flat beds and in-flight entertainment. The inaugural flight took off from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with a ceremony attended by airline officials and dignitaries

Speaking at the launch event, Nguyen Trung Hieu, Country Manager India at Vietnam Airlines, said, "We are thrilled to begin this exciting new chapter in our India operations. Upgrading to wide-body aircraft on the Mumbai-Hanoi route underscores our dedication to delivering unparalleled comfort and convenience to Indian travellers. We look forward to welcoming more passengers onboard and strengthening the vital air bridge between India and Vietnam."

Adding to this, Abhishek Goyal, CEO & Executive Director of Aeroprime Group, commented, "Vietnam has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for Indian travelers, and with this upgrade, Vietnam Airlines is perfectly positioned to meet the growing demand, enhancing connectivity between India and Vietnam and setting a new benchmark for travel experience in this sector."

The airline continues to expand its India-Vietnam service, currently offering 14 weekly flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with plans to add direct routes from Bengaluru and Hyderabad starting in May.