Bamboo’s weekly Hanoi flights will operate year-round on Sundays, with economy fares from £321pp – this includes a 45kg luggage allowance and in-flight meal.

Business class flights start from £1,750pp and include priority check-in and lounge access in Vietnam and the UK.
The airline will operate the route using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Its arrival at Heathrow marks its entry into the UK market and comes as part of the company’s plans to expand its international network to 40 flights this year.

Dang Tat Thang, Bamboo Airway chief executive, said: “London is one of the world’s financial and cultural hubs, so we expect our new service will further promote the connectivity between Vietnam and the UK, thus contributing to leveraging Vietnam aviation in the global market.

"Our goal is to expand across Europe, the US, Australia and Asia, and by 2022 we aim to have 40 international routes in place. The world is opening up and Bamboo Airways is ready to take passengers on their next adventure."

Heathrow’s chief commercial officer Ross Baker added: “As demand begins to recover, we’re delighted to welcome Bamboo Airways to the Heathrow family. The frequent, direct flights from the UK’s hub airport to Vietnam will give British businesses access to a fast-growing market and give passengers the opportunity to visit the remarkable destinations Vietnam has to offer.”