“Taste the Delights of Son La: Vietnam Airlines Introduces Son La Apricot In-Flight”

Vietnam Airlines elevates the inflight dining experience with a delightful addition of fresh plums on business class flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Phu Quoc, and international destinations in Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. As a sweet finish to the meal, passengers will be treated to a refreshing combination of plums and salted apricot kernels.

For business class flights departing from Hanoi to domestic and other international destinations, passengers will be offered a welcoming drink of plum tea, a delightful twist to the usual fresh fruit juice.

Additionally, passengers traveling in Flexible Economy and Special Economy classes from Hanoi to Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Korea will also indulge in the sweet delight of fresh plums.

Vietnam Airlines maintains stringent selection criteria, ensuring that all plums served onboard meet the VietGAP standards. The plums are carefully chosen for their ideal weight, juicy texture, and harmonious sweet-and-sour taste. The fruit undergoes a meticulous process of preservation, transportation, and preparation to guarantee food safety and maintain its freshness at high altitudes.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Cong, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Son La Province, shared his enthusiasm: “We are delighted and proud that the agricultural products of Son La have proven their quality and established their brand to be featured on Vietnam Airlines flights. This collaboration with Vietnam Airlines has a significant impact, helping Son La’s agricultural products reach a wider domestic and international audience, especially in the context of promoting exports and elevating the national brand.”

Mr. Dang Anh Tuan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, emphasized: “At Vietnam Airlines, we always prioritize the quality and experience of our passengers. By introducing Son La plums in our inflight meals, we not only innovate our menu but also proudly showcase the essence of Vietnamese agriculture to our international guests.”

Son La, known for its favorable climate and unique soil characteristics, is considered the “capital of plums” in Vietnam. With over 14,500 hectares of cultivated area, the province is estimated to produce 100,000 tons of plums in 2025. Son La plums are characterized by their thin skin, crisp flesh, and a delightful balance of sweetness and mild sourness, making them a beloved summer delicacy in both domestic and international markets.

Apart from the fresh fruit, Son La plums can be transformed into various delectable treats, such as plum jam, dried plums, syrup, and plum wine, thus increasing the product’s value and extending its consumption beyond the seasonal harvest.

This initiative to include plums in the inflight menu aligns with Vietnam Airlines’ annual strategy to diversify culinary experiences and promote the consumption of regional agricultural produce. The airline has previously left a lasting impression with unique Vietnamese agricultural products, including Hung Yen longan, Thanh Ha lychee, Cao Phong orange, and Moc Chau strawberry, receiving high praise from domestic and international passengers.

By featuring Son La plums in its inflight meals, Vietnam Airlines reinforces its role as an “ambassador of Vietnamese cuisine and culture” and continues to accompany Vietnamese agricultural products on their journey to conquer the world.