On the occasion of September 2nd holiday, Tan Son Nhat has a new look, making travel more comfortable for passengers

Many passengers arrived at the airport early in the morning, choosing the first flight of the day to avoid flight delays. In the photo: passengers moving at Tan Son Nhat terminal at 5am this morning, August 31 - Photo: CONG TRUNG

From early morning on August 31, the beginning of the peak tourist season for the September 2 holiday, Tuoi Tre Online recorded a different image at Tan Son Nhat airport as passengers moved leisurely, without the usual hustle and bustle or long lines waiting to check in.

Guests surprised with the changing image

The check-in and security screening areas have been cleared since early morning, creating a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for those who have flights during this time. The positive change reduces the usual worries when traveling through this airport.

Although some flights were delayed the night before due to bad weather in Ho Chi Minh City, this morning airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways and Vietjet all operated normally, with no long delays recorded.

Customers check-in at Vietnam Airlines counter early morning August 31 - Photo: CONG TRUNG

According to records, in lobby A, tour guides gathered guests with empty seats, passengers carrying suitcases and holding small children walked leisurely, significantly reducing the rush of the past.

Similarly, Vietjet’s lobby B also recorded an unusually airy atmosphere. Passengers moved easily, without having to jostle or worry about procedures. There were still a few cases of overweight passengers having to pay extra fees. Overall, everything went smoothly.

Mr. Tri, an employee of Vietnam Airlines, said that since the 2am shift, flights have been operating normally, without any problems such as delays or long delays. By 7am, all operations were under control, bringing peace of mind to passengers.

The area to the security counter is airy - Photo: CONG TRUNG

Not overloaded but still have other concerns

Leaders of the Southern Airport Authority were present at the terminal early in the morning to directly inspect the operation situation. Speaking to Tuoi Tre Online , although the September 2 holiday is the peak time for air travel, everything is still under control, with more than enough capacity to serve.

Today, Tan Son Nhat operates 644 domestic and international flights, most of which are domestic flights.

There are 186 flights departing from Tan Son Nhat to the provinces today, spread throughout the day. In particular, in the morning from 5am to 8am, the airport welcomes 12-14 flights per hour, concentrated in both hall A (including 5 domestic airlines Vietnam Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Vasco, Pacific Airlines) and hall B (Vietjet).

Despite the high flight density, the airport's service capacity is still adequate, with the ability to serve up to 24 flights per hour for outbound flights out of a total capacity of 42 flights/hour.

Carrying luggage in hand and underarm to go out on September 2nd holiday, taking advantage of early morning flight for convenient travel, Tan Son Nhat airport is clear - Photo: CONG TRUNG

At the domestic terminal, Tan Son Nhat can serve about 1,770 - 2,732 passengers per hour, while the maximum capacity can be up to 3,500 passengers per hour. This shows that the airport still has room to meet the increasing demand of passengers without experiencing overload.

This change is partly due to the fact that many families have chosen other means of transportation instead of focusing on air travel, such as traveling by motorbike or car to tourist destinations near Ho Chi Minh City such as Phan Thiet and Vung Tau. In addition, some families also take advantage of the time to go out before the holidays, helping to reduce pressure on the airport during peak days.

The leaders of the Southern Airport Authority are also optimistic that with the completion and operation of Tan Son Nhat T3 terminal with a capacity of 20 million passengers/year and an investment of nearly VND 11,000 billion next year, Tan Son Nhat will become even more open and convenient, better meeting the travel needs of passengers during the upcoming holidays.

According to an aviation expert, improvements in infrastructure and services at Tan Son Nhat have helped gradually erase prejudices about a crowded, overloaded airport.

"A clean airport is a good image, but without improving services, the risk of a lack of customers is still an unknown in the future," he said.

Flight times with the most passengers on August 31

According to the schedule for August 31, the peak hours from Tan Son Nhat to the provinces will see a sharp increase in the number of flights and passengers. The airline reminds passengers to pay attention to their identification documents to avoid missing their flights.

From 8am to 11am, there are an average of 10-15 flights per hour, equivalent to 2,300-2,700 domestic passengers. Passengers need to proactively check in online or arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance to complete baggage check-in procedures.

Afternoon time slots from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., operating frequency 13-15 trips/hour, number of passengers about 2,000/hour.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dip-le-2-9-tan-son-nhat-co-dien-mao-moi-khach-di-lai-de-chiu-hon-20240831080212402.htm