Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will upgrade its flights to Mumbai, deploying larger aircraft, particularly the A350s and B787s, starting in May 2025.
Vietnam Airlines upgrades Mumbai flights
Starting 1st May 2025, Vietnam Airlines will deploy a larger aircraft on its service between Hanoi (HAN) and Mumbai (BOM), with a mix of Airbus A350s and Boeing B787s operating the flights. Currently, the Vietnamese flag carrier operates 4-flights-a-week between the two cities. It will continue to maintain that frequency but will increase capacity in terms of seats offered by deploying a larger aircraft.
Flights VN972/973 are currently operated by Airbus A321 aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. However, from 1st May 2025, flights on Saturdays will be operated by Airbus A350s while those on other three days will be operated by Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners.
Following the successful launch of daily A350 flights in Delhi last year, and the overwhelming response from the market, we are thrilled to increase our operations from Mumbai. Upgrading to wide-body operations with our Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft reflects our unwavering commitment to offering Indian travelers unparalleled comfort and convenience. We look forward to welcoming passengers onboard and providing them with an exceptional journey characterized by renowned Vietnamese hospitality.
Nguyen Trung Hieu, Country Manager – India, Vietnam Airlines said.
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The airline has two differently configured A350s, with both of them consisting of 305 seats but the count of Premium Economy and Economy seats differing. The B787-9s are also configured with two different layouts, one which has a Premium Economy cabin and the other doesn’t.
Upgrading to the world-class Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft demonstrates Vietnam Airlines’ commitment to enhancing customer experience. We are proud to support Vietnam Airlines in its journey as Mumbai represents a vital market for expanding travel between India and Vietnam. With a strong and growing demand for this stunning destination, these upgraded operations will further strengthen connectivity and offer Indian travelers an unparalleled travel experience.
Abhishek Goyal, CEO & Executive Director, Aeroprime Group (General Sales Agent for India – Vietnam Airlines) said.
The carrier currently operates 14-flights-a-week from Delhi and Mumbai. Flights to Ho Chi Minh City operate 3-weekly from both the Indian cities while flights to Hanoi operate 4-weekly from the two Indian metros.
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