Vietnam Airlines Group to offer some 750,000 seats for upcoming holidays
Member carriers of the Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO, will supply the market with nearly 750,000 seats on close to 4,000 flights serving travel demand on upcoming national holidays.
Planes of Vietnam Airlines and VASCO (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Member carriers of the Vietnam AirlinesGroup, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO, will supplythe market with nearly 750,000 seats on close to 4,000 flights serving traveldemand on upcoming national holidays.
On the holiday in commemoration of the Hung Kings, thelegendary founder of Vietnam, which lasts from April 9 through 11, VietnamAirlines and VASCO will operate close to 1,400 flights accommodating 266,000seats between April 8 and 12. The number of seats is 10 percent higher thanthat of the same holiday in 2019 – the year before COVID-19. Meanwhile, PacificAirlines will offer nearly 200 flights with some 37,000 seats.
During the occasion of National Reunification Day (April 30)and May Day (May 1), the Vietnam Airlines Group will run about 450,000 seatswithin seven days from April 28 to May 4. Of the sum, more than 395,000 seats,up 10 percent from 2019, on 2,000 flights will be offered by Vietnam Airlines andVASCO.
The three carriers focus on increasing the load on domesticroutes that are attracting tourists, particularly those linking the two bigcities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to such famous tourist destinations as DaNang, Quy Nhon, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and Con Dao. Their diverse flightschedules are expected to help passengers have good travel experience ofconvenience and flexibility.
Notably, after the Government fully opened the tourismmarket from March 15, Vietnam Airlines has increased the operation frequency acrossits entire international flight network in a bid to serve the travel demand.It has also expanded the network with new routes, including those connecting Hanoi,Ho Chi Minh City to New Delhi (India); and Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc toSingapore./.
Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO, will put up for sale nearly 2 million tickets on domestic flights during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Member carriers of Vietnam Airlines Group are planning to resume 10 more domestic air routes from January 2022, raising the number of such routes to nearly 50.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will transport branches of peach blossoms and ochna flower as check-in baggage on its domestic flights from January 17 to February 15 (the 15th day of the new lunar year).
Vietnam Airlines Group, which operate Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO, said on January 17 that flights on many air routes on recent days have seen their occupation rates ranging from 70 to 90 percent as many people began to make the journey home for the traditional Lunar New Year.
The Vietnam Airlines Group has planned to arrange nearly 200 more flights from February 7 to 10 so as to meet passengers’ rising demand for travel to the southern region following the end of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, with approval of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
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Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
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An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
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Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Planes of Vietnam Airlines and VASCO (Source: VNA) 
