History
The airline was proposed in early 2018, and the dossiers were submitted to the Vietnamese relevant authorities for review. On April 3, 2020, the Prime Minister of Vietnam approved the establishment of the airline.[4]
On October 29, 2020, Vietravel Airlines received the operation license from the Ministry of Transport.[8] On December 24, 2020, Vietravel Airlines received the Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam[9] and its first aircraft shortly after.[10] On December 26, 2020, the airline launched its maiden flight between Hanoi - Hue - Ho Chi Minh City.[11]
On January 3, 2021, the carrier has announced its first charter routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Khanh Hoa, Qui Nhon and Phu Quoc. On January 19, 2021, the airline started selling its first commercial tickets for scheduled flight between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, Vietravel Airlines has operating and expanding its routes to more than 10 destinations in Vietnam including.
In late 2024, T&T Group - known for its role behind Hanoi FC - became the carrier's new "strategic shareholder", reportedly holding up to 75% of the company's shares. The new investors outlined major expansion plan for the carrier.[12] In late 2025, Vietravel confirmed its plan to completely withdraw from the airline that it has founded, with potential AirAsia entrance is speculated, despite regulatory barriers.[13][14]
