Vietnam Airlines adds 108 flights for Tet
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Vietnam Airlines has expanded its Tet schedule for a fourth time with 108 additional flights with 20,000 seats.
The airline said most of the flights are from HCMC and Hanoi to Vinh, Thanh Hoa, Hai Phong, Da Nang, and Hue.
In all there will 9,200 flights with 1.9 million seats between January 1 and February 5.
Vietnam Airlines had earlier announced three additions in August and December for Tet in late January.
Other carriers like Vietjet, Bamboo Airways and Vietravel Airlines have also added flights.
Data from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam showed that more than 90% of seats on flights from HCMC to central and northern destinations between January 14-21 had been booked as of January 12.
Many people from the central provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Quang Binh work in the southern city and return to their hometown to celebrate Tet with their family.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many additional flights has Vietnam Airlines added in total for the Tet period?
How many additional flights has Vietnam Airlines added in total for the Tet period?
Vietnam Airlines has added 108 additional flights, marking its fourth expansion of the Tet schedule. This brings an extra 20,000 seats for travellers during the festive season.
Q.When were the previous Tet schedule additions announced by Vietnam Airlines?
When were the previous Tet schedule additions announced by Vietnam Airlines?
Vietnam Airlines previously announced three additions to its Tet schedule in August and December. These earlier expansions were also in preparation for the late January Tet celebrations.
Q.Which routes are particularly popular for Tet travel, according to booking data?
Which routes are particularly popular for Tet travel, according to booking data?
Data from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam showed that over 90% of seats on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to central and northern destinations were booked for January 14-21.
Q.Why is there high demand for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to central and northern regions?
Why is there high demand for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to central and northern regions?
Many individuals from central provinces such as Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Quang Binh are employed in Ho Chi Minh City. They travel home to celebrate Tet with their families.
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