The first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final between Vietnam and Thailand took place on the evening of 22/8 at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. From the morning of 21/8, Vietjet flights to Bangkok saw many passengers carrying fan scarves and team-related merchandise. Vietjet also prepared fan scarves and gifts for passengers, adding to the pre-final festivities.

Vietjet presented numerous gifts and banners to fans. Photo: Tai Nguyen

The journey to Bangkok also served as an opportunity for fans to combine watching football with tourism. Hieu Trung, 33, from TP HCM, shared that his family took their children to Thailand for a summer vacation and to directly follow the Vietnamese national team's match. "The cabin crew were friendly and enthusiastic. The cheering atmosphere on the flight was joyful and exciting, making the family's journey even more memorable", Trung said.

Passengers excitedly took selfies, capturing meaningful moments on the flight. Photo: Tai Nguyen

Furthermore, Vietjet is currently the airline partner of ASEAN United FC, accompanying football-related activities and transporting fans to match venues in the region. The cooperation agreement between the two entities was announced on 13/7, facilitated by Sportfive, the exclusive commercial partner of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). This partnership aims to enhance fan connectivity with leading regional football tournaments and expand activities for the Southeast Asian football community.

The bustling atmosphere on the flight from TP HCM to Bangkok. Photo: Tai Nguyen

In its role as air transport sponsor, Vietjet will accompany tournaments, starting with the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026. The airline stated it would leverage its regional flight network to connect fans and destinations across Southeast Asia.

Football fans from many countries around the world joined the lively atmosphere. Photo: Tai Nguyen

Having launched its first flight in 2011, Vietjet currently operates over 135 domestic and international routes, connecting Vietnam with destinations in Southeast Asia, Australia, Kazakhstan, India, China, Japan, South Korea, and plans to expand to Europe. According to the airline, its network contributes to promoting economic, tourism, and cultural connections among nations.

Thai Anh