Vietjet Wins Favourite Low-Cost Carrier and Best Cabin Crew Uniform at 2026 Flyers’ Choice Awards
TLDR
- Vietjet takes both Favourite Low-Cost Carrier and Best Cabin Crew Uniform at AirlineRatings’ 2026 Flyers’ Choice Awards
- Around 40,000 verified traveller votes from around the world determined the winners
- Uniform designed by European designers features signature red with youthful cadet-style details including bow ties, garrison caps and plaid patterns
- Airline maintains AirlineRatings’ highest seven-star safety rating and holds IATA IOSA certification
- From Kuala Lumpur, Vietjet offers direct services to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with onward connections across Asia-Pacific and Europe
A Double Win at AirlineRatings’ Flyers’ Choice Awards
Vietjet has emerged as a top performer at the 2026 Flyers’ Choice Awards organised by AirlineRatings, claiming both the Favourite Low-Cost Carrier category and the Best Cabin Crew Uniform category. The wins were determined through votes from approximately 40,000 travellers worldwide, underscoring the airline’s growing international recognition just over a decade after its first flight.
“Winning in two categories marks an important tipping point for Vietjet. The airline is now firmly recognized on the global stage, with its uniform playing a key role in that recognition,” said Sharon Petersen, CEO of AirlineRatings. “Unique, fun and instantly recognizable, it leaves a lasting impression long after the flight. The Flyers’ Choice win for best cabin crew uniform reinforces this.”
Inside the Signature Cabin Crew Uniform
The award-winning uniform was designed by European designers and centres on Vietjet’s signature red, accented with youthful and contemporary elements inspired by youth cadet attire. Distinctive touches such as bow ties, garrison caps and plaid patterns give the uniform a memorable look that the airline credits as a key part of its brand identity, projecting youth, friendliness and confidence across the cabin.
Onboard Experience and Safety Credentials
Beyond the uniform, Vietjet continues to expand its onboard offerings with nine hot meal choices, the Vikkafe beverage line, duty-free shopping and destination-inspired cultural performances. The airline has also maintained AirlineRatings’ highest seven-star safety rating for several consecutive years and is a fully-fledged International Air Transport Association (IATA) member holding the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. Independent recognition has come from CAPA, Skytrax and the World Travel Awards for safety, service and customer experience.
What It Means for Malaysian Travellers
For Malaysian passengers, Vietjet’s growing international footprint translates into more options to visit Vietnam and connect onward. From Kuala Lumpur, the airline operates direct services to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, providing convenient access to two of Vietnam’s major cities with onward connections across Asia-Pacific and Europe. The Flyers’ Choice recognition adds another data point for travellers comparing carriers on the Vietnam route, where competition has intensified over the past year.
Our Take
Vietjet’s double win is more than a marketing trophy — it reflects a quieter shift in how low-cost carriers are judged by travellers. The Best Cabin Crew Uniform award is particularly notable because it rewards brand identity rather than the price or route metrics that typically dominate airline rankings. For a Vietnamese carrier to win both categories in the same year signals that the airline’s youth-focused positioning is resonating with a global audience, not just regional flyers.
For Malaysian travellers, the practical takeaway is Vietjet’s continued investment in the KL-Ho Chi Minh City and KL-Hanoi routes, which now serve as gateways to its wider network. With the Flyers’ Choice recognition adding brand credibility, the airline is well-positioned to compete against full-service carriers on price-driven routes into Vietnam, especially during peak travel periods like year-end holidays and Lunar New Year.
