United Airlines Resumes U.S.–Ho Chi Minh City Service — A New Opportunity for U.S. Travel Professionals

Key details

• United Airlines now operates daily flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong, providing seamless onward connections to Los Angeles and San Francisco on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipment.
• United was the first U.S. carrier to operate direct flights to Vietnam after the 2003 bilateral agreement and previously served HCMC from 2007 to 2012.
• The carrier has reaffirmed Vietnam’s strategic importance within its Asia–Pacific expansion plans.

What this means for U.S. travel professionals

Renewed service by a major U.S. carrier increases route reliability, reduces transit friction for corporate groups, and makes planning incentive programs and short-lead group travel to Vietnam more flexible and attractive. Travel advisors and MICE planners can now:

1. Design shorter, higher-value itineraries with improved connection times to major U.S. hubs.
2. Book premium cabin space on long-haul flights that meet corporate travel policy expectations.
3. Expand program options beyond HCMC to include tailor-made extensions to Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ninh Binh, and beyond.

Why Dong DMC is your ideal Vietnam partner

With more than 15 years of on-the-ground experience, Dong DMC provides U.S. travel partners with:

"United's return is a strong signal that Vietnam is open for business. For U.S. travel professionals, this is the moment to re-engage, scale opportunities, and deliver exceptional incentive experiences — with local partners who understand both markets. Dong DMC is ready to be that partner."

Media contact & U.S. partnerships

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