Airlines increase flights, launch big promotions on National Day September 2

In order to meet the increased travel demand of people during the National Day holiday, airlines have announced plans to sharply increase the number of flights during the 6 peak days, from August 29 to September 3.

Vietnam Airlines offers nearly 600,000 seats

According to information from Vietnam Airlines, during peak periods, the airline provides nearly 600,000 seats across its entire flight network, equivalent to nearly 2,900 flights, an increase of more than 100,000 seats compared to the same period last year.

On the domestic flight network, the airline focuses on increasing the frequency of the main routes Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi - Da Nang, and key tourist routes such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to Cam Ranh, Da Lat, Hue. The total number of domestic seats reaches nearly 418,000, equivalent to more than 2,100 flights, an increase of 30% compared to 2024.

In the international flight network, routes to India, China, Thailand and Australia were increased the most, with nearly 177,000 seats, equivalent to more than 760 flights, an increase of 18% over the previous year.

Currently, the occupancy rate on domestic tourist flights has reached nearly 60% and is expected to continue to increase rapidly in the coming days. On international routes, the occupancy rate is from 60% to 70%.

To have more resources to serve the peak season, Vietnam Airlines has rented additional aircraft in the context of the whole industry being affected by the global recall of engines by manufacturers for technical inspections.

Special holiday promotions

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, Vietnam Airlines launched a promotion program for customers who buy tickets on August 19, September 1 and September 2. Specifically, passengers will receive an e-voucher with a direct discount of VND 290,000 when purchasing Premium Economy tickets and VND 198,000 when purchasing Economy Flex tickets. The e-voucher will be sent via email and is applicable for travel from August 19, 2025 to February 28, 2026 on the entire domestic flight network.

In addition, the airline recommends that passengers proactively check in online via the website, mobile application or at the kiosk to save time. Passengers can also use the VNeID check-in feature combined with biometric authentication to shorten the time to go through security and board the plane.

Meanwhile, Vietjet not only increased flights, but also launched many special promotion programs. From August 18 to September 2, passengers wearing red flag shirts with yellow stars or shirts with the theme "80 years of August Revolution and National Day September 2" will receive a 29% discount on hot meals and souvenirs on all flights.

At the same time, from 12:00 on August 18 to 23:00 on August 20, Vietjet will open for sale 800,000 promotional Eco tickets from only 0 VND on the entire domestic and international flight network.

Civil Aviation Authority strengthens supervision during peak season

To ensure safety, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested airlines to closely monitor the booking situation, promptly adjust operating plans, and add flights on routes with high demand, especially flights to/from Hanoi in the days before and after the holiday.

The Department also requested airlines to coordinate with the tourism industry to implement a package promotion program for aviation and tourism, and to promptly announce plans to increase flights so that airports and service units can proactively arrange human resources.

In addition to maximizing fleet capacity, airlines must ensure that employees strictly comply with aviation safety and security regulations, properly implement pricing policies, and closely control agent activities. In addition, it is necessary to increase passenger support at check-in counters, arrange staff to promptly handle complaints, and minimize flight delays and cancellations due to technical problems or causes from the airline.

By increasing flights, adding seats and launching many incentive packages, the aviation industry hopes to meet the large travel needs of people during the National Day holiday on September 2, while contributing to promoting tourism and socio-economic development during the peak season.

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