Vietnamese carriers run over 150,000 flights in first half
Vietnamese carrier, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific, and Vasco, operated a total of 150,010 flights in the first half of this year, up 9% year-on-year, reported the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
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Specifically, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines operated 64,221 flights and was the best performer in terms of punctuality with 57,381 flights on-time. The number of delayed and cancelled flights was 6,840 and 140, respectively, together making up 10.7%.
Out of its 60,362 flights, budget airline Vietjet Air recorded 10,235 late and 66 cancelled ones, equivalent to 17%.
Low-cost Jetstar Pacific led in flight cancellations and delays with 3,659 out of its 18,439 flights late or cancelled, representing 19.3%.
Among 6,988 flights run by Vasco, 97% were on time. Only 126 flights were cancelled, up 1.8% year-on-year, and the rate of delayed flights stood at a mere 3%.
The CAAV said the late return of planes continued to be the main cause of delays and cancellations, accounting for 65.9%. Other causes included weather conditions, and flight management and control.
