Vietjet honoured World's Best Ultra Low-Cost Carrier for 2025

AirlineRatings has also awarded Vietjet a seven-star rating, the highest ranking for aviation safety in the world, and recognised it as one of the world’s Top 10 safest and best low-cost airlines for many years.

Vietjet has been named the winner of the Best Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Award for 2025 (Photo: Vietjet)
Vietjet has been named the winner of the Best Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Award for 2025 (Photo: Vietjet)

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietjet has been named the winner of the Best Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Award for 2025.

This is a major category in the World's Best Airlines Awards by AirlineRatings.com, the globally recognised airline safety and product rating website.

Having honoured Vietjet with major international awards for years, AirlineRatings recognises the airline for redefining affordability while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. The airline continues to enhance its fleet of A330s and A321s while expanding its flight network, making air travel accessible to everyone. Vietjet is also recognised for its pioneering and revolutionary low-cost carrier products, which includes a Business-class service that delivers top-tier experiences for passengers.

Sharon Petersen, CEO of AirlineRatings, applauded the airline's achievement, stating: Vietjet has mastered the art of delivering exceptional value to passengers, combining competitive fares with a reliable and innovative service model. Their ability to make air travel accessible to millions without compromising on safety or efficiency sets them apart. In addition to this, our onboard reviews have noticed time and time again the dedication of their crew to help all passengers and that is something we highly regard.

AirlineRatings has also awarded Vietjet a seven-star rating, the highest ranking for aviation safety in the world, and recognised it as one of the world’s Top 10 safest and best low-cost airlines for many years. In 2022, the carrier was also named Value Airline of the Year by AirlineRatings.

Vietjet takes pride in providing joyful and affordable connectivity through its modern and fuel-efficient fleet, while ensuring excellent service delivered by dedicated and professional cabin crew. Passengers can savour gourmet Vietnamese and international cuisine, including specialties like Pho and Banh Mi, along with complimentary SkyCare insurance for safe travels.

The World’s Best Airlines Awards have been hosted by AirlineRatings since 2013 to honor the best airlines across various important categories in the industry. Each airline is thoroughly evaluated based on what it offers passengers. Other leading airlines recognised this year include Korean Air, Qatar, Air New Zealand, Emirates, and Etihad.

Vietjet is one of the fastest-growing airlines in the Asia-Pacific region. The airline is expanding its modern fleet with aircraft from world-leading manufacturers, while actively extending its global flight network. It has implemented numerous strategic partnerships with key international aviation and technology partners, aiming for sustainable development./.

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