Vietnam air travel demand surges 12 pct
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Airports across Vietnam served near 116 million passengers this year, up 12 percent from 2018, with Vietnam Airlines Group and Vietjet dominating the market.
About 64 percent, or 74 million passengers, were domestic, up 11 percent from last year, according to Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).
The remaining 41.7 million foreign travelers grew by 13.6 percent from last year, with Noi Bai International Airport, Da Nang International Airport and central Cam Ranh International Airport near Nha Trang experiencing the highest traffic growth.
Vietnam Airlines Group accounted for over 50 percent of the market share. It comprises national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, low-cost arm Jetstar Pacific and Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO).
Budget carrier Vietjet accounted for 41.9 percent of the market.
ACV Chairman Lai Xuan Thanh said overload will be a challenge next year as red tape in aviation infrastructure and investment constrains upgrade and expansion projects, like at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, which handles 30 percent of the country’s air passengers.
Another concern is slower growth in foreign passenger numbers, which dropped from over 20 percent in 2016-2018 to 13.6 percent, he added.
ACV forecasts the number of air passengers would rise by 10 percent to 127 million next year.
Questions & Answers
Q.What proportion of air travellers in Vietnam were flying on domestic routes this year?
What proportion of air travellers in Vietnam were flying on domestic routes this year?
Domestic passengers made up 64 percent of the total 116 million air travellers this year. This equates to 74 million passengers, representing an 11 percent increase from last year's figures, according to ACV data.
Q.Which specific airports saw the most significant increases in passenger traffic?
Which specific airports saw the most significant increases in passenger traffic?
Noi Bai International Airport, Da Nang International Airport, and the central Cam Ranh International Airport near Nha Trang experienced the highest traffic growth this year. This growth was driven by the 13.6 percent increase in foreign travellers.
Q.What challenges does ACV anticipate for the upcoming year regarding Vietnam's airports?
What challenges does ACV anticipate for the upcoming year regarding Vietnam's airports?
ACV Chairman Lai Xuan Thanh anticipates that overload will be a challenge next year. This is due to 'red tape' hindering infrastructure and investment projects, which are needed for upgrades and expansion at airports like Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Q.What is ACV's projection for total air passenger numbers in Vietnam next year?
What is ACV's projection for total air passenger numbers in Vietnam next year?
ACV forecasts that the total number of air passengers in Vietnam will increase by 10 percent next year. This growth is expected to bring the total number of passengers to 127 million across the country's airports.
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