Airlines expected to provide 1.5 million seats for April 30 - May 1

During the April 30-May 1 holiday (from April 25 to May 5, 2025), on domestic routes, Vietnamese airlines are expected to operate 7,536 flights (an average of 685 flights/day) - Photo: NIA

To meet the demand for air transport during the April 30 - May 1 holidays and the peak summer season in 2025, Vietnamese airlines have proactively prepared resources, added aircraft, and developed plans to increase flights to serve peak periods, especially increasing capacity on domestic routes.

Providing about 1.5 million seats during the April 30 - May 1 holiday

During the April 30-May 1 holiday (from April 25 to May 5, 2025), on domestic routes, Vietnamese airlines are expected to operate 7,536 flights (an average of 685 flights/day), an increase of 24% and 21% respectively; providing about 1.5 million seats, an increase of 20% compared to the flight schedule before increasing flights and 22% compared to the same period last year.

The majority of flights are to/from Ho Chi Minh City with 5,083 flights (an average of 462 flights/day), up 21% and 21% respectively; providing 1.03 million seats, up 21% and 21.9% respectively. Particularly for the route connecting Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamese airlines plan to operate 1,261 flights, up 8% and 16% respectively; providing 305 thousand seats, up 7% and 11% respectively compared to the flight schedule before the increase in flights and the same period in 2024.

During the peak summer period of 2025 (from May 15 to August 15, 2025), on domestic routes, airlines plan to operate 68,558 flights (an average of 745 flights/day), an increase of 21% and 18% respectively; providing approximately 14 million seats, an increase of 21% and 18% respectively compared to the flight schedule before increasing flights and the summer of 2024.

Flights to/from tourist destinations (Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Da Lat, Quy Nhon) are operated by Vietnamese airlines with more than 20,000 flights, accounting for 30% of the total number of flights, up 32% and 20% respectively; providing nearly 4.1 million seats, up 30% and 21% respectively compared to the flight schedule before increasing flights and Summer 2024.

For the main routes (Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City), airlines are expected to operate 26.8 thousand flights (accounting for 39%), up 24% and 14% respectively; providing nearly 5.9 million seats, up 22% and 14% respectively compared to the flight schedule before increasing flights and summer 2024.

For flights to/from Ho Chi Minh City alone, Vietnamese airlines plan to operate 45,000 flights with an average of 490 flights/day, an increase of 21% and 21% respectively; providing 9.23 million seats, an increase of 18% and 23% respectively compared to the flight schedule before the increase in flights and the same period last year.

Increase coordination parameters to 46 flights/hour at Tan Son Nhat

Based on market demand and airlines' operating plans, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has adjusted the coordination parameters at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Accordingly, the coordination parameters will be increased to 46 trips/hour during daytime hours and 36 trips/hour during nighttime hours during the April 30 and May 1 holidays; 44-46 trips/hour during daytime hours and 36 trips/hour during nighttime hours during the peak summer period of 2025 and the National Day holiday of September 2.

In addition, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam is also actively implementing related contents, coordinating with Vietnam Airports Corporation and Vietnamese airlines to prepare for the operation of Passenger Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport during the April 30 - May 1 holiday.

Phan Trang

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/hang-khong-du-kien-cung-ung-15-trieu-ghe-dip-30-4-1-5-102250325163840269.htm