VOV.VN - Airfare shortages and elevated fares continue to grip Vietnam’s aviation market during the coming Lunar New Year peak, as surging travel demand outpaces capacity despite airlines’ decision to add more flights.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to operate more than 1,300 night flights from February 1 to March 3, offering nearly 300,000 seats to meet surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an official dispatch to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM), requesting the implementation of a night-flight operating plan at the six airports.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recommended that passengers book flights with departures early in the morning or late at night to be able to buy cheaper tickets.

Airlines have been increasing the number of night flights to meet demand amid an aircraft shortage, but the inconvenience and fear of fatigue mean passengers shun them.

More than 1,800 night flights, equivalent to 8% of the total number of domestic flights, will be operated from January 21 to February 25 to meet the increasing travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Transport has requested that Vietnamese airlines arrange more night flights to meet the increasing demand for passenger transportation in the coming New Year and lunar New Year holidays.

VOV.VN - Several days ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested that airlines add night flights and tighten security measures in a bid to meet the increasing demand of travelers for the festive celebrations.

Night flights will be doubled to meet increasing travel demand before, during, and after Lunar New Year Festival – the biggest one in Vietnam and other Asian countries, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).