Vietnam Airlines and ANA sign framework for proposed joint venture
The carriers plan revenue sharing and coordinated services on Vietnam–Japan routes, subject to approval from the relevant authorities.
Vietnam Airlines and ANA Holdings signed a joint venture cooperation framework in Tokyo on November 9, marking a decade of their strategic partnership. Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam attended the ceremony during his official visit to Japan.
Under the proposed arrangements, the carriers would share revenue from routes linking Vietnam and Japan. Subject to approval from the relevant authorities, they plan to coordinate schedules, fares, seat inventories, sales, marketing and passenger services, according to Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam Airlines was operating 11 direct routes connecting the countries as of October, with 72 weekly flights. Its passenger numbers in the Japanese market grew 18% during the first nine months of 2026, while passenger revenue increased 26% year on year.
The partnership began with a strategic cooperation agreement signed in May 2016. ANA Holdings became a strategic shareholder two months later. Cooperation since then has included codesharing, connections between frequent flyer programmes and joint work on products and marketing.
The partners have also extended their technical support agreement. They will consider additional cooperation involving technology, digital transformation, data management and improvements to operational systems. Existing exchanges cover aircraft operations, maintenance, training, ground services, catering and cargo.
