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Aviation authority take measures to ensure travel plans amid changes

Amid the fluctuations in the number of Vietnamese airlines’ fleets, the Civil Aviation Authority of VN have taken measures to ensure passengers’ travel plans and their rights as consumers, especially for the holiday seasons in spring and summer.

Airfare ceiling price goes up from March 1

The ceiling prices of domestic flight tickets started shall increase by 5 percent from March 1, 2024 under Circular 34/2023/TT- BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

Booking spike for Hanoi-Con Dao flights prior to service ending

Demand for air tickets on the Hanoi-Con Dao route has risen after Bamboo Airways announced that they would suspend the flight route from April.

Comac Airshow makes debut in Vietnam

Two narrow-body aircraft C919 and ARJ21 of state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. landed at Van Don airport in Quang Ninh on February 26, beginning their showcase and desmontration at the Comac Airshow from February 26-29.

PM calls for ‘comprehensive plan’ to revive national flag carrier

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged agencies to develop a ‘comprehensive plan’ to tackle the financial challenges faced by lossmaking national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Ceiling airfares to increase next month: transport ministry

The ceiling price of tickets on domestic flights will be increased from the beginning of March, according to Circular 34 issued recently by the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

Over 650 flights delayed at Tan Son Nhat airport this month

Over 650 flights at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC have been delayed due to fog and surging passenger traffic since February 1, as the mass Tet holiday migration from HCMC to central and northern parts of the country is underway.

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Two new books by Party leader published

Pacific Airlines reports huge losses

Pacific Airlines began taking a loss in the early 2000s, and in 2022, the air carrier reported pre-tax profit of minus VND2.096 trillion.

Two Vietnamese airlines ground 40 aircraft due to engine inspection

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has just issued a Directive on compliance and implementation of Alert Service Bulletine for PW1100 engines on the Airbus A321 NEO fleet that is being operated by Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air.

Airlines see recovery ahead, airfares expected to fall

The Vietnamese aviation market is predicted to see a full recovery by the end of 2024 following a general trend in Asia Pacific, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnamese air carriers seen recovering fully by end-2024

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has predicted that the nation’s aviation sector will fully recover by the end of this year, in line with broader Asia-Pacific expectations.

Level-1 aviation security measures to be adopted during Tet

Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Dinh Viet Thang has issued a directive, asking airports, air traffic service suppliers, airlines and aviation service providers to adopt Level-1 aviation security measures during the Lunar New Year.

Carriers add 472 flights to domestic network for lunar New Year

Vietnamese airlines have added an additional 472 flights with over 92,000 seats on routes between Hanoi and HCM City to destinations with high reservation rates to meet the increasing travel demand during the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Vulnerable local airlines anticipate rebound in 2024

An increase in international air routes is expected to serve as a fulcrum for the industry in 2024, helping domestic airlines end a painful period of losses in Vietnam.

Transport ministry attempts to control airlines’ fleet development

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) believes that it is necessary to control the development of airlines’ fleets to make sure the number of aircraft fits infrastructure conditions and management agencies’ aviation-safety monitoring capacity.

Hanoi-HCM City becomes world’s 4th busiest domestic air route

The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City air route recorded over 10.8 million seats sold between October 2022 and September 2023, making it the fourth busiest domestic air route in the world in 2023, according to statistics from air travel data provider OAG.

Da Nang Airport's international terminal receives Skytrax’s 5-star rating

This certification came nine months after the Da Nang City-based airport receiving a 4-star rating from Skytrax thanks to its efforts in improving facilities and services to enhance passenger experience.

Fully automatic check-in and boarding processes proposed for domestic flights

A proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Transport to approve the use of biometrics and the population database, citizen identification and e-authentication for domestic flights.

Hanoi-HCMC becomes top four busiest domestic routes

The Vietnam Aviation Administration has reported that Hanoi - HCM City route has consistently ranked among the top four busiest domestic routes in the world.