Sun PhuQuoc Airways has been named Asia’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax

This marks SPA’s debut in the Skytrax international airline awards and rankings. In the World’s Top 100 Airlines ranking, the carrier climbed 57 places, from 156th in 2025 to 99th in 2026, entering the top 100 for the first time.

For SPA, the accolades reflect an ambition that has guided the airline since its launch: to build a leisure carrier with rigorous operational standards, using Phú Quốc as its hub to expand connections with the world. This ambition underpins the development of its domestic and international network serving Phú Quốc, alongside continuous improvements to the customer experience throughout the passenger journey.

The title of Asia’s Best Leisure Airline 2026 holds particular significance in this journey. It recognises the “resort in the sky” experience that SPA seeks to deliver on every flight, while reinforcing the airline’s role in helping establish Phú Quốc as a world-class leisure destination.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways expects its fleet to reach 33 aircraft in 2026

With Phú Quốc at the heart of its network strategy, SPA is expanding its domestic services and international connections to key markets in Northeast and Southeast Asia, while progressively extending its reach to China, India, Russia, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries.

Its fleet is expected to reach 33 aircraft by the end of 2026, including five Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft, and to grow to 60 aircraft in 2027.

Longer-term targets of 100 aircraft by 2030 and 200 by 2035 are expected to strengthen its capacity to bring more international visitors to Việt Nam and connect more domestic and international travellers with Phú Quốc.

For SPA, growth in scale must go hand in hand with quality and operational discipline. Safety remains the foundation of its operations as the airline expands, while its on-time performance has consistently ranked among the strongest in Việt Nam’s aviation sector. At the same time, SPA continues to refine its products and services at every stage of the passenger journey, from aircraft cabins and airport lounges to ground services.

SPA consistently ranks among Việt Nam’s leading airlines for on-time performance

Nguyễn Mạnh Quân, Chief Executive Officer of SPA, said: “Being named Asia’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax and entering major global airline rankings for the first time, just 10 months after commencing commercial operations, is a significant milestone for Sun PhuQuoc Airways.

“In this short but intensive period, we have established a foundation for safe and reliable operations while expanding our fleet and route network and continually enhancing service quality. Our ambition is to achieve internationally recognised five-star service standards at the earliest opportunity.

“This recognition is both a tremendous encouragement and a strong incentive for SPA to uphold its safety and operational standards while further strengthening Phú Quốc’s connections with the world.”

Skytrax’s recognition affirms SPA’s long-term approach of developing aviation in tandem with the destinations it serves. Through an expanding network, stronger international connectivity and an improving passenger experience, SPA aims to work alongside Phú Quốc’s tourism and hospitality ecosystem to bring the island closer to travellers worldwide and help realise its ambition of becoming a leading international destination.