According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), Qatar Airways plans to resume operations to approximately 90 destinations across its Doha network by April 15, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The airline operated three flights between March 24–29, transporting nearly 1,200 affected passengers from Vietnam.

Meanwhile, Etihad Airways has resumed stable operations on the Abu Dhabi–Hanoi route with up to 14 weekly flights. Emirates is gradually restoring frequencies to 14 weekly flights on the Dubai–Ho Chi Minh City route, seven weekly flights on Hanoi–Dubai, and four weekly flights on the Dubai–Bangkok–Da Nang route, effective from the 2026 summer schedule starting March 29.

Amid fuel price volatility, a survey of nearly 40 international and regional airlines found that over 60% have applied, are applying, or plan to implement fuel surcharges or fare increases from mid-March 2026 to offset rising costs. 

Fuel accounts for about 35–40% of airlines’ total expenses. With Jet A-1 prices estimated at around US$200 per barrel, approximately double the levels before the conflict, overall operating costs could rise by roughly 40%, according to the CAAV.

With tensions in the Middle East showing no signs of easing and fuel prices remaining high and unpredictable, airlines are expected to continue raising fares through April 2026.

Vietnam–Middle East flights continue to face disruptions amid regional tensions

VOV.VN - Flights between Vietnam and major Middle Eastern hubs such as Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to be canceled, rescheduled or suspended as tightening airspace restrictions linked to ongoing regional tensions disrupt international aviation, affecting thousands of passengers.