24/03/2026
VIETNAMESE AIRLINES CUT DOMESTIC FLIGHTS DUE TO FUEL SHORTAGE
Amid limited Jet A-1 fuel supply and rising prices due to the situation in the Middle East, Vietnam Airlines plans to temporarily suspend some domestic routes from April 1st. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, the risk of fuel shortage forces the airline to prioritize maintaining key routes and vital arteries serving travel, trade, and tourism.
👉 Routes expected to be suspended include:
Hai Phong - Buon Ma Thuot, Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Can Tho; Ho Chi Minh City - Van Don, Rach Gia, Dien Bien, with a total of 23 flights/week.
Meanwhile, airlines are also developing plans for fuel surcharges on international routes, which may be applied from the beginning of April.
📌 Bamboo Airways stated that it will focus its resources on the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang trunk routes and high-demand tourist destinations such as Quy Nhon and Cam Ranh; while still maintaining international charter flights. Flight frequency may decrease compared to the same period if fuel prices continue to rise, and ticket prices may be adjusted but will remain within the regulated range.
💡 So, in this situation, what should passengers do?
- Prioritize trunk routes (Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang) and take connecting flights if needed.
- Book tickets early to avoid sold-out seats or high prices.
- Be flexible with flight times (early morning/night) to make it easier to find tickets.
- Consider trains/buses for short distances if flights are cancelled.
- Monitor announcements from the airline to change tickets in time if your trip is affected.