Jun 29, 2026 – 5.00amA fast-growing Vietnamese low-cost airline is seeking regulatory clearance to set up an Australian subsidiary in a move that could pave the way to establish a challenger to Qantas and Virgin Australia.VietJet Air is best known for its irreverent branding, including bikini-clad models, and has already launched subsidiaries in Thailand and Kazakhstan. It has more than 100 aircraft on order as it expands rapidly.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Low-cost Asian giant considers Qantas challenge with local carrier
The Vietnamese budget airline is best known for its irreverent branding including bikini-clad models and has more than 100 aircraft on order as it expands.
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