Thai VietJet Air: The Low-Cost Airline Switching from Airbus to Boeing

The fleet in transition

Today the fleet numbers twelve Airbus A320-200, six A321-200 and two recently introduced Boeing 737-8 aircraft: an unusual detail, because the airline has commitments to receive up to fifty Boeing 737-8 over the next five years, meant to gradually replace the current Airbus fleet. It is therefore one of the few airlines in the world currently in the middle of a switch from one manufacturer to another across its entire narrowbody line.

Routes and network

From Suvarnabhumi the network covers the main Thai cities and a steady growth of regional destinations: for the final part of 2025 new links are planned to Seoul-Incheon, Tokyo-Narita, Osaka-Kansai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, with Hong Kong and Perth already in the plans for 2026. The strategy favors routes with growing tourist and business demand in South and East Asia.

Fares and baggage

Like its Vietnamese parent, the fare model is highly segmented: the base fare includes neither checked baggage nor a meal, while there is a premium SkyBoss-style option with more space and services included, designed for those who want a better experience without switching to a traditional airline.

What passengers say

Online comments follow the typical pattern of regional Asian low-cost carriers.

• On the plus side: aggressive prices on routes to Japan and South Korea, with the SkyBoss option judged a good compromise by those who want more comfort.
• On the minus side: reports of delays in peak periods and the need to read carefully what is really included in the cheapest fare.

Thai VietJet Air is a sensible choice for those who want to reach Japan, South Korea or other regional Asian destinations cheaply and without bulky luggage. It is less suitable for anyone traveling with family and lots of bags, because the final total can quickly approach that of a traditional fare once checked baggage and an assigned seat are added. Always check whether your booked flight is already a Boeing 737-8 or still an Airbus, because the cabin configuration changes slightly between the two models.