According to the national flag carrier, it will increase the use of wide-body aircraft with larger seating capacity on several European routes to better meet rising travel demand.

A Vietnam Airlines aircraft.

Specifically, the airline will prioritize deploying the Airbus A350, which offers a higher seat capacity, on certain services to Europe.

In March alone, the carrier plans to switch 11 pairs of flights between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Munich in Germany to operations using the Airbus A350 aircraft.

The use of larger wide-body aircraft is expected to increase available capacity on Vietnam-Europe routes to accommodate passenger demand.

Vietnam Airlines said its flights to Europe are operating safely via flight corridors that comply with operational conditions and avoid areas affected by ongoing conflicts.

The airline added that it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and will continue to proactively adjust operational plans when necessary to ensure safe and stable flight operations.

The push to mobilize more resources and increase capacity comes at a time when the global aviation market is facing uncertainty. Vietnam Airlines said the effort aims to maintain stable air connectivity between Vietnam and Europe while reaffirming its role as the national flag carrier in meeting passengers' travel needs and supporting trade, tourism, and international cooperation.

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