Vietnam Airlines to offer nearly 9 million seats for summer peak season
During the April 30 – May 1 holiday, Vietnam Airlines operated over 3,100 flights, serving 500,000 passengers, up 27% year-on-year after adding 350 extra flights on high-demand routes.
Vietnam Airlines to offer nearly 9 million seats for summer peak season (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)𒀰 - Vietnam Airlines announced it will provide nearly 9 million seats on more than 43,000 domestic and international flights during the summer peak season from May 15 to August 15, an increase of nearly 14% year-on-year.
The national flag carrier plans to operate 33,000 domestic flights with over 6.3 million seats, up more than 28% compared to regular schedules.
To meet rising demand, early-morning and late-night flights will continue to be offered on key tourist routes connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with destinations such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Da Lat, Hue, Quy Nhon, and Thanh Hoa.
On the international network, the summer peak also marks the launch of several new routes including Ho Chi Minh City–Bali and Nha Trang–Busan from June; Hanoi–Milan and Da Nang–Osaka from July.
To ensure smooth operations, the airline has advanced aircraft maintenance schedules, optimised flight planning, and reinforced manpower. It encourages passengers to book early via official channels and complete check-in online or through VNeID level-2 integration to reduce airport waiting times.
During the April 30 – May 1 holiday, Vietnam Airlines operated over 3,100 flights, serving 500,000 passengers, up 27% year-on-year after adding 350 extra flights on high-demand routes./.
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