Hanoi (VNA) - With an OTP of 93.5% in December, Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) officially topped Vietnam’s domestic aviation market for punctuality. This result stands out significantly against the industry-wide average OTP of just 70.7%, particularly during the year-end peak travel season.
Outstanding performance during the peak season
According to aggregated operational data of domestic airlines in December, the industry-wide average OTP reached only 70.7%, reflecting the intense operational pressure of the peak season, when flight frequency increases sharply and the risk of delays or cancellations rises accordingly. Against this backdrop, SPA’s 93.5% OTP is widely regarded as an exceptional achievement.
Industry analyses throughout 2025 have consistently shown that on-time performance typically declines during peak travel months. SPA’s result therefore represents more than a strong numerical outcome; it is clear evidence of a tightly managed operational strategy and effective coordination across flight operations, maintenance, ground services and flight crews built systematically from the airline’s very first days of operation.
Previously, despite entering the market only in November last year, Sun PhuQuoc Airways immediately ranked among the top two airlines in Vietnam for on-time performance in that month. This early consistency underscores the airline’s core commitment to reliability and respect for passengers’ time, sustained from its inaugural flights onward.
The youngest and most modern fleets in Vietnam
Alongside service quality, SPA has made a strong impression with the rapid expansion of its fleet. From August 15, 2025 to February 2026, less than six months, the airline increased its fleet size to nine aircraft, including six currently in operation and three additional aircraft scheduled to join in this month and next month.
Expanding to a nine-aircraft fleet within half a year is a rare achievement for a newly launched airline in Vietnam. This pace reflects not only strong financial capacity, but also Sun Group’s determination to complete a high-end tourism and aviation ecosystem.
Beyond fleet size, SPA also leads the market in fleet age. Of the airline’s nine aircraft as of February, five are brand-new A321NX (A321neo ACF) aircraft. As the world’s most advanced narrow-body aircraft, the A321NX helps position Sun PhuQuoc Airways as the airline with the youngest fleet in Vietnam at present.
A representative of Sun PhuQuoc Airways stated: “SPA’s on-time performance of 93.5% clearly reflects our commitment to respecting passengers’ time, a commitment we have upheld since our launch. We take pride not only in bringing the most modern aircraft to Vietnam, but also in operating them efficiently to deliver on our promises and mission.”
A hub-and-spoke network connecting the world to Phu Quoc
Sun PhuQuoc Airways is Vietnam’s first airline named after an island. Invested in and developed by Sun Group, the airline operates under a hub-and-spoke network model, directly connecting Phu Quoc with major tourism and economic centres both domestically and internationally. The airline aims to serve Vietnamese travelers and international visitors alike through direct flights, competitive pricing, and a seamless travel experience integrated with Sun Group’s ecosystem on the island contributing to greater accessibility and positioning Phu Quoc as an international destination.
Currently, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is finalizing plans to expand its international network from early Q2/2026, with routes connecting Phu Quoc to Taipei, Taiwan (China), Busan (the Republic of Korea), Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand), and Hong Kong (China). From Q3/2026, additional routes are planned to Mumbai and New Delhi (India), as well as Kaohsiung, Taiwan (China).
As Phu Quoc transitions into a special administrative zone and prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in 2027, the presence of an island-named airline with a young, modern fleet and a clearly differentiated development strategy is expected to play a significant role in boosting tourism, strengthening global connectivity, and elevating Phu Quoc’s international standing.
In parallel with developing the airline, Sun Group has also taken over the operation of Phu Quoc International Airport, marking a strategic step toward enhancing service quality, expanding operational capacity, and establishing a robust infrastructure foundation in preparation for APEC 2027./.
