Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO, plans to operate nearly 5,500 flights on domestic and international routes during the peak travel period for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holiday in 2026.
The airline group is expected to offer nearly 1.12 million seats during the period, up 15.5% compared with the same period in 2025.
On the domestic network, group plans to operate more than 3,800 flights, providing over 730,000 seats, up about 13.3% in the number of flights and 16% in seat capacity year-on-year. Capacity increases will focus on routes with strong demand linking major economic centres and popular tourist destinations.
Seat capacity on routes between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang will rise by nearly 30% compared with normal operations, while the Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City route will see a 12% increase.
Tourism routes will also be strengthened, with flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang and Phu Quoc increasing by nearly 20%, while services from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Hue and Quy Nhon will rise by more than 5% compared with usual levels.
On international routes, the airlines plan to operate nearly 1,700 flights offering close to 390,000 seats, representing year-on-year increases of 13.4% in flight frequency and 14.4% in seat capacity.
Nguyen Quang Trung, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, said travel demand tends to surge during peak periods such as the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holiday.
He said the Vietnam Airlines proactively arranges resources, increases flight frequencies and operates flexibly to meet passenger demand while maintaining domestic and international air connectivity.
Despite ongoing challenges facing the aviation sector, particularly rising aviation fuel costs, airlines are striving to maintain stable flight networks and add services to meet growing travel demand.
Vietnam Airlines said it will continue closely monitoring market demand to adjust operations flexibly while ensuring safe and stable flight services. Passengers are advised to book and issue tickets early to secure suitable itineraries during the peak travel period./.
