Vietnam Airlines to offer half a million seats during National Day holidays

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will increase the number of flights to meet travel demand during the National Day (September 2) holidays, which last from August 30 to September 4.

The number of seats during the period will be about 500,000, equivalent to nearly 2,500 flights.

The number of seats on domestic flights is expected to reach 330,000, up 19% from the same period last year.

The international routes with the most additional flights are those between Vietnam and India, China, Thailand, and Australia, bringing the total seats to over 150,000, equivalent to more than 650 flights, a slight increase compared to last year’s corresponding period.

It is noteworthy that the booking rate on key domestic tourist routes has reached nearly 50% and is forecasted to continue to surge in the coming time, the carrier said. International routes to India, China, Thailand, and Australia also recorded positive results with occupancy rates ranging from 50% to 70%.

Vietnam Airlines recommends that passengers book air tickets early to have more flight options and can get an attractive price. They are advised to carry out check-in process in advance through telephone, website, mobile application, or at kiosks at airports in order to save time./.