Vietravel Airlines slashes airfares by 20% at HCM City tourism festival

The airline’s promotion “Hunt for Golden Tickets for a Super Chill Summer” allows customers to get a 20% discount on base fares on all domestic routes by entering the code VUSALE20 when booking via the official website https://www.vietravelairlines.com.

Festival-goers try local staples at Vietravel Airlines booth. (Photo: VNA)
Festival-goers try local staples at Vietravel Airlines booth. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietravel Airlines is making a splash at the 2025 Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival, which is taking place in the southern city from April 3-6, with multiple summer travel offerings discounted by up to 20%.

The airline’s promotion “Hunt for Golden Tickets for a Super Chill Summer” allows customers to get a 20% discount on base fares on all domestic routes by entering the code VUSALE20 when booking via the official website https://www.vietravelairlines.com.

During the festival, Vietravel Airlines expects to welcome some 5,000 visitors to its exhibition booth at lots 18-19 in 23/9 Park, District 1, including 20 partner agencies interested in ticket sales and charter flight arrangements.

A representative from the carrier said that the festival not only provides an opportunity to popularise quality products and services but also demonstrates the airline’s commitment to accompanying tourism development in HCM City and Vietnam as a whole.

Festival-goers visiting the Vietravel Airlines booth can engage in various experiences including ring toss games, destination challenges, regional taste sampling, and discovery journeys. They have the chance to win domestic or international round-trip tickets, 500,000 VND (19.38 USD) flight vouchers, travel suitcases, and other prizes.

Besides, the carrier has partnered with numerous hospitality brands to provide additional prizes, including two-night stays at Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc and Soul Boutique Hotel Phu Quoc, one-night accommodations at various Nha Trang properties, travel accessories from LUG, and beverage vouchers from Highlands Coffee./.

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