NPL announces Vietjet as Official Airline Partner of NPL for 2025

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6th March 2025, Melbourne: The National Pickleball League (NPL) has today announced Vietjet as the Official Airline Partner of NPL for 2025.  Vietjet is the largest airline in Vietnam and one of the major airlines in Asia, connecting Pickleball players all over the globe.

This partnership aims to build strong pathways between Australia & Asia for the growing Pickleball communities in Australia & Vietnam, combing two premium brands in the region.

Vietjet is a beloved Asian brand and the new-age airline of Vietnam with the aim to become a multi-national aviation group with a route network covering the entire region and the world.  

NPL is the number one Pickleball brand in Australia offering Australia’s professional Pickleball league, dedicated venues and a large investment in events, activations & content to help facilitate the rapid growth of Pickleball as a mainstream sport in Australia.

Collaborating with one of Asia’s most trusted brands, NPL will look to drive awareness to Vietjet’s Australia to Vietnam routes and facilitate the new wave of Pickleball destination holidays & professional tournaments around the world

Vietjet and NPL will collaborate on content series following professional athletes using Vietjet to travel to PWR (Pickleball World Rankings) tournaments & leagues.

“NPL is building a Pickleball brand & community that aims to resonate not only with Australian players, but players all over Asia. Vietnam is one of the fastest growing Pickleball communities in Asia with the highest players per capita in the region. It is exciting to help facilitate Vietnam and Australian connections with one of the best Airlines in Asia – Vietjet, when both countries are growing at such a rapid rate.” – Ron Shell, NPL CEO.


About National Pickleball League (NPL):

NPL is Australia's premier Pickleball organisation, offering a professional national league, tournaments, corporate events, school and university programs, social leagues, and introductory pickleball days. NPL is dedicated to growing the number of pickleball players in Australia through professional league pathways, marketing, content creation, and venue investments.

Website: www.nplpickleball.com.au
Instagram: @nplpickleball
Facebook: @nplpickleball

About Vietjet:

The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionized the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’ demands.

Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others.

Further information at www.vietjetair.com

Media contact:

Ms. Cao Tường Vy Email: vycaotuong@vietjetair.com

Phone: (+84) 368 572 684