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Chen Chuanren
April 14, 2026
An illustration of the planned Long Thanh International Airport. Credit: Airports Corporation of Vietnam
XI’AN, China—The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is formulating a relief package for airlines affected by rising operational and fuel costs, as supply constraints disrupt operations in the country.
Nguyen Quoc Hung, ACV director of business and market development, said the measures could potentially include discounts on aeronautical charges and are currently under discussion with the government for approval and rollout.
With about 60% of its jet fuel imported from China and Thailand, Vietnam has been among the hardest-hit markets following restrictions on refined fuel exports. Hung said several domestic services to secondary airports have been canceled as a result.
Foreign carriers have also reported limits on fuel uplift in Vietnam, leading to increased use of fuel tankering on inbound flights.
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Hung said ACV’s current priority remains the opening of Long Thanh International Airport, now slated for the fourth quarter of 2026. Long-haul flights are expected to transition to the new airport, although specific airlines have not been identified.
Infrastructure upgrades are underway to support the new hub, including expansion of the highway linking Ho Chi Minh City from four to 10 lanes and construction of a new tunnel, which is expected to reduce travel time to less than 1hr. Rail connectivity is planned for completion by 2030.
ACV is also focusing on expanding international connectivity, targeting new routes to North America and Europe, while growing services from secondary airports including Hue, Da Lat and Hai Phong to destinations across Southeast Asia, China and India.
