Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Domestic airlines announced on March 24 that they will increase thenumber of flights to meet travel demand during the Reunification Day (April 30)and May Day (May 1) holiday.
The VietnamAirlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vasco, saidit will add nearly 500,000 seats, equivalent to about 2,600 flights.
National flagcarrier Vietnam Airlines and Vasco will operate nearly 2,100 flights with403,000 seats during the holiday.
Flights havebeen added on routes to popular tourist destinations such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City,Da Nang, Quy Nhon, Da Lat, and Phu Quoc Island, with diverse schedules.
New carrierBamboo Airways has made the best use of its fleet since late March, and plansto increase flights to tourist attractions by 12-15 percent.
Airline representativessaid they will continue with COVID-19 prevention and control measures in thetime ahead.
Earlier, the Vietnam Airlines Group said it will expand flight numbers on nearly 30 domestic routes starting fromMarch 28.
It will add280-400 flights each week, equivalent to 56,000-80,000 seats, to its domesticflight network.
The adjustedschedule is to assist localities nationwide in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic./.
Flights havebeen added on routes to popular tourist destinations such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City,Da Nang, Quy Nhon, Da Lat, and Phu Quoc Island, with diverse schedules.
New carrierBamboo Airways has made the best use of its fleet since late March, and plansto increase flights to tourist attractions by 12-15 percent.
Airline representativessaid they will continue with COVID-19 prevention and control measures in thetime ahead.
Earlier, the Vietnam Airlines Group said it will expand flight numbers on nearly 30 domestic routes starting fromMarch 28.
It will add280-400 flights each week, equivalent to 56,000-80,000 seats, to its domesticflight network.
The adjustedschedule is to assist localities nationwide in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic./.
VNA
