1,300 more domestic flights to operate for Tet
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Special flights will be introduced from January 16 to February 12, the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) said.
Vietjet has been allowed to increase its number of flights by 8.9 per cent, so it will operate 560 flights, or 100,800 seats. National carrier Vietnam Airlines will offer 330 more flights, or 76,785 seats. Jetstar Pacific will have an additional 330 flights, or 59,400 seats.
HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport, which is the busiest airport among the 21 airports nationwide, is estimated to receive 1,065 extra flights during the holiday season, 7.7 per cent more than its normal schedule.
The flights will be operated in the slots or the duration during which the aircraft usually remain grounded at airports. It is estimated to have 38 flights per day.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will these special flights for Tet be operating?
When will these special flights for Tet be operating?
The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) stated that special flights will be introduced and operate between January 16 and February 12.
Q.Which airline is adding the most flights for the Tet holiday period?
Which airline is adding the most flights for the Tet holiday period?
Vietjet has been approved to increase its flights by 8.9 percent, adding 560 flights, which is the highest number among the mentioned airlines for the Tet holiday.
Q.How many additional seats will Vietnam Airlines provide during this period?
How many additional seats will Vietnam Airlines provide during this period?
National carrier Vietnam Airlines will offer 330 more flights, which translates to an additional 76,785 seats to meet demand during the holiday season.
Q.How many extra flights is Tan Son Nhat International Airport expected to handle?
How many extra flights is Tan Son Nhat International Airport expected to handle?
HCM City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the country's busiest, is estimated to receive 1,065 extra flights, an increase of 7.7 percent on its normal schedule.
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