Vietnam Airlines said on Friday it has formed a joint venture with China Southern Airlines, the first such aviation partnership between the two countries. The joint venture has received regulatory approvals and is set to become operational from August,

Southwest's latest partnership with China Airlines was announced this week, when the two gathered at the International Air Transport Association's annual general meeting in India. The meeting is Southwest's first since becoming a member carrier earlier this year, and Southwest seems to be fully utilizing the networking opportunity.

China Airlines Ltd (CAL) yesterday announced that it has formed a partnership with US-based Southwest Airlines to offer connecting flights to more than 30 cities across the US after Taiwanese passengers arrive at airports in Seattle, as well as California’s Los Angeles, Ontario and San Francisco.