Vietnam Airlines adds 100,000 seats to serve customers on National Day

Vietnam Airlines increases more than 100,000 seats during the peak National Day holiday from August 29 to September 3, 2025 - Photo: NIA

With 100,000 additional seats on the occasion of National Day September 2, the total number of seats offered on Vietnam Airlines' entire flight network from August 29 to September 3, 2025 is nearly 600,000 seats, equivalent to nearly 2,900 flights.

On the domestic flight network, Vietnam Airlines increased the frequency of flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang; between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Cam Ranh, Da Lat, Hue... The total number of domestic seats of the airline reached nearly 418,000 seats, equivalent to more than 2,100 flights, an increase of 30% compared to the same period in 2024.

The international routes with the most increased flights are between Vietnam and India, China, Thailand, and Australia. The total number of international seats reached nearly 177,000 seats, equivalent to more than 760 flights, an increase of 18% compared to last year.

According to Vietnam Airlines, currently, key domestic tourist routes have recorded occupancy rates of nearly 60% and are expected to continue to increase rapidly in the coming time. Flights to India, China, Thailand, and Australia have also achieved positive results with occupancy rates of 60% - 70%.

Increasing the number of seats available during the peak season of National Day, September 2, is a great effort by Vietnam Airlines in the context of the aviation industry lacking aircraft due to the impact of manufacturers recalling engines for inspections globally.

In Vietnam, there are currently 25 aircraft of airlines that are being stored and grounded for a long time due to lack of engines (23 A321 NEO aircraft, 1 A350 aircraft, 1 A320 CEO aircraft), accounting for 12.2% of the commercial aviation fleet (25/205 aircraft).

In that context, Vietnam Airlines has proactively leased more aircraft, increasing transportation capacity to meet passenger travel needs.

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, Vietnam Airlines launched a special promotion program. Accordingly, on August 19, September 1 and September 2, 2025, passengers will receive an electronic discount code (e-voucher) for a direct discount of VND 290,000 when purchasing premium economy class tickets and VND 198,000 when purchasing flexible economy class tickets.

TUAN PHUNG

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/vietnam-airlines-them-100-000-ghe-phuc-vu-khach-dip-quoc-khanh-20250818101816434.htm