Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar to sell million tickets during month-end holidays
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Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific will sell nearly one million seats on 4,700 domestic and international flights during the Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1) holidays from April 26 to May 5.
Vietnam Airlines will sell nearly 800,000 of them, 78,000 more than last year.
The State-owned carrier will focus on services from Hà Nội, HCM City, Đà Nẵng, Phú Quốc, and Nha Trang domestically and the Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Cambodia sectors.
It owns a 70 per cent stake in Jetstar.
The two airlines have urged passengers to plan their travel early, use online check-in services and kiosks at airports to save time.
They should buy their tickets at www.vietnamairlines.com and www.jetstar.com/vn or from their offices and official agents, and request invoices to ensure they are not deceived by fake tickets or high fares.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many tickets will Jetstar Pacific be selling for the holiday period?
How many tickets will Jetstar Pacific be selling for the holiday period?
Vietnam Airlines will sell nearly 800,000 of the total million tickets. This implies Jetstar Pacific will be responsible for selling the remaining approximately 200,000 tickets for the holiday period.
Q.Which specific domestic routes are a focus for Vietnam Airlines during the holidays?
Which specific domestic routes are a focus for Vietnam Airlines during the holidays?
Vietnam Airlines will focus on services from Hà Nội, HCM City, Đà Nẵng, Phú Quốc, and Nha Trang domestically. These routes are expected to see increased activity during the holiday period.
Q.What is the relationship between Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific?
What is the relationship between Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific?
Vietnam Airlines owns a 70 per cent stake in Jetstar Pacific. This makes Jetstar Pacific a subsidiary, which explains their coordinated efforts for the holiday ticket sales.
Q.What advice have the airlines given to passengers regarding ticket purchases?
What advice have the airlines given to passengers regarding ticket purchases?
Passengers are advised to buy tickets from www.vietnamairlines.com, www.jetstar.com/vn, or official offices and agents. They should also request invoices to protect against fake tickets or inflated fares.