Specifically, at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, there were 3.9 thousand take-offs and landings, approximately 592 thousand passengers and approximately 5.8 thousand tons of cargo (equivalent to an increase of 9.7% in take-offs and landings, an increase of 12.0% in passengers and an increase of 1.7% in cargo compared to the same period in 2024).

Noi Bai International Airport achieved more than 2.3 thousand take-offs and landings, approximately 385 thousand passengers and more than 8.7 thousand tons of cargo (equivalent to an increase of 10.9% in take-offs and landings, an increase of 18.5% in passengers and an increase of 15.3% in cargo compared to the same period in 2024).

Da Nang International Airport achieved 988 takeoffs and landings, more than 155,700 passengers and 217 tons of cargo (equivalent to an increase of 4.8% in takeoffs and landings, an increase of 14.7% in passengers and an increase of 3.5% in cargo compared to the same period in 2024).

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The number of passengers traveling by plane increased sharply during the Tet holiday this year. Photo: Phan Cong

Thus, just counting the 3 largest airports in the country, in the 4 days before Tet, they welcomed more than 1.1 million passengers.

A representative of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said that during the peak period of the Lunar New Year 2025, especially in the days near Tet, the number of passengers at airports increased sharply, putting great pressure on the aviation infrastructure system and the quality of passenger services.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam also assessed that flight delays and cancellations are inevitable during peak seasons.

Therefore, to improve service quality, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested Vietnamese airlines and ground service companies to improve the quality of flight schedule management, ensure compliance with confirmed slots according to regulations, and limit delays and cancellations due to subjective reasons.

At the same time, units are required to arrange representatives and service staff to be present regularly to support and guide passengers at check-in counters, aviation security screening areas and baggage claim areas, quickly resolve passenger inquiries and complaints, and not disrupt security and order at airports.

Airlines regularly coordinate with ground service units to evaluate and forecast production output to promptly plan and proactively serve flights; fully perform obligations regarding non-refundable advance compensation and passenger services at airports when delays or cancellations occur.

For Vietnam Airports Corporation and Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam recommends focusing on arranging maximum equipment and resources during the next peak period, optimizing flight operations capacity, especially at Tan Son Nhat and Noi Bai International Airports.

For Airport Authorities, strengthen inspection and supervision of the implementation of regulations on the performance of obligations of carriers in cases where passengers are denied transportation, flights are canceled, flights are delayed for a long time; provide information and instructions for passengers traveling by air to ensure they stay on schedule.