More Lunar New Year flights approved for Tan Son Nhat airport
VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to increase the landing and takeoff frequency at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on airlines’ requests during the coming Lunar New Year festival (Tet) that often sees a spike in the number of passengers travelling to their hometowns for family reunion.
Accordingly, from January 14 to February 12, the number of flights at the airport will increase from 42 to 46 per hour between 06:00 a.m. and 11:55 p.m. and from 32 to 42 per hour from 00:00 a.m. to 05:55 a.m.
At the domestic terminal area, the hourly frequency of takeoff at Gate A and Gate B will increase from 13 to 15 flights and 11 to 13 flights, respectively. Meanwhile, the hourly frequency of landing will increase by 21 to 22 flights.
The CAAV also requested that airlines ensure the effective use of granted taking off and landing slots, as well as safety, security, and stable service quality.
According to the CAAV, this decision will help airlines and other relevant units to actively develop their operation plans on the occasion of Lunar New Year, the peak travelling season of the year.
Vietnam Airlines Group, including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO, opened early sales in September for nearly 1.5 million seats on the entire domestic flight network for travel from January 13, 2025, to February 12, 2025.
Meanwhile, low-cost carrier Vietjet also opened sales early with 2.6 million tickets over the period from January 15, 2025, to February 12, 2025.
The Prime Minister has yet to approve the off-work plan for the coming Lunar New Year holiday. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed nine days off work, lasting from January 25, 2025 to February 2, 2025.
