If there’s a better way to welcome the New Year than a sharp airfare and a long lunch, aviation hasn’t told us yet.
Vietjet has fired the first serious travel salvo of 2026, unveiling a tightly timed 23-hour flash sale that takes 30 per cent off its Deluxe fares across the airline’s entire domestic and international network. For Australian travellers eyeing Vietnam or beyond, it’s one of those rare deals that rewards decisiveness rather than daydreaming.
The sale runs from 4:00 am on 15 January until 3:00 am on 16 January (AEDT), with bookings available exclusively via www.vietjetair.com and the Vietjet Air mobile app. Enter the promo code DELUXE2026, and the discount applies to base fares only, excluding taxes and fees.
Crucially, this is not a narrow travel window dressed up as generosity. The offer covers flights operated between 1 February and 31 December 2026, giving Australians almost a full calendar year to lock in value from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to Vietnam and onward connections.
What “Deluxe” Actually Means
Vietjet’s Deluxe fare is refreshingly literal. It includes 10kg of carry-on baggage, 40kg of checked luggage (or 20kg plus one package on the Perth route), complimentary seat selection, a combo meal and drink, and free itinerary changes, alongside other value-added benefits. In an era when airlines charge for breathing space and manners, that matters.
Onboard, passengers are treated to Vietnamese staples such as pho, banh mi, and the airline’s reliably strong Vietnamese iced milk coffee, alongside international options. Flights are operated by a modern, fuel-efficient fleet, supported by cabin crew who understand that service is not a cost centre, it’s a differentiator.
Vietnam’s Momentum Is No Accident
Vietnam continues to outperform as one of Asia’s most compelling destinations for Australians. According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, the country welcomed 21.2 million international visitors in 2025, a 20.4 per cent year-on-year increase. Those numbers reflect substance, not hype.
From the kinetic energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the old-world charm of Hanoi, to the mist-shrouded mountains of Ha Giang and Sa Pa, and the coastal appeal of Da Nang, Phu Quoc and Nha Trang, Vietnam blends affordability with depth of culinary, cultural and geographic experiences.
The Sensible Move
This is not a sale designed for procrastinators. It is short, clean and commercially sensible, a reminder that good travel value still exists for those willing to act.
For Australians planning 2026 with intent rather than impulse, Vietjet’s Deluxe sale is less about indulgence and more about intelligent travel.
by Christine Nguyen – (c) 2026.
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About the Writer.
Christine’s journey is one of quiet courage and unmistakable grace. Arriving in Australia as a young refugee from Vietnam, she built a new life in Sydney brick by brick, armed with little more than hope, family, and a fierce curiosity about the wider world. She studied Tourism at TAFE and found her calling in inbound travel, working with one of Sydney’s leading Destination Management Companies—where she delighted in showing visitors the real Australia, the one beyond postcards and clichés.
Years later, when the call of the sea and a gentler pace of life grew stronger, Christine and her family made their own great escape. She turned her creative hand to designing travel brochures and writing blogs, discovering that storytelling was as natural to her as breathing. Today, she brings that same warmth and worldly insight to Global Travel Media, telling stories that remind us why we travel in the first place.
