Air India Connects Capitals: Delhi-Hanoi Non-Stop From May 1

In a significant boost to bilateral tourism, Air India will launch five weekly non-stop flights between Delhi and Hanoi starting May 1, 2026, adding more than     7,000 seats per month     between India and Vietnam . Hanoi becomes Air India’s second Vietnamese destination after Ho Chi Minh City (launched 2024). The timing is impeccable—Vietnam welcomed over     746,000 Indian visitors last year    , a staggering     48% increase     compared to 2024, with the first two months of 2026 alone seeing     158,400 Indian arrivals    —a     71% year-on-year surge     . The airline is also enabling “open-jaw” itineraries, allowing travelers to fly into Hanoi and return from Ho Chi Minh City, making multi-city exploration seamless . For the B2B fraternity, this is a golden opportunity to craft fresh itineraries and capitalize on the booming MICE and leisure segments.

       Take for B2B Fraternity:    

7,000+ monthly seats open up. Agents must fast-track Vietnam itineraries, leverage open-jaw flexibility, and target the surging MICE segment. 71% growth demands immediate action.