- Vietnam Airlines is seeking 20 to 25 A321-200N aircraft.
- The aircraft will support a return to the low-cost market from 2027.
- The airline is divesting its stake in Pacific Airlines.
- Vietnam Airlines committed to 19 Boeing 737-8s for delivery in 2028.
- The airline operates a fleet of 94 aircraft.
Vietnam Airlines is seeking to lease 20 to 25 A321-200N aircraft to support a return to the low-cost market as early as 2027. The flag carrier has approached lessors about supplying the narrowbodies in a 240-seat configuration. No agreements have been finalised and the launch timetable remains uncertain.
The plans come as Vietnam Airlines continues efforts to divest its entire stake in Pacific Airlines, its existing low-cost subsidiary. Pacific Airlines suspended operations in March 2024 and subsequently resumed flights using aircraft provided by its parent. It remains unclear whether Vietnam Airlines intends to retain Pacific Airlines for the proposed expansion or establish a separate budget operation.
Vietnam Airlines has committed to dry leasing 19 Boeing 737-8s for delivery in 2028 and has 50 additional aircraft of the type on firm order from Boeing scheduled for delivery between 2030 and 2032. The airline operates a fleet of 94 aircraft.
