Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has announced that it will add around 4,700 flights one-way on domestic routes during the peak travel season this summer.

From now to August 20, the carrier will operate additional flights between Ha Noi and Da Nang/Chu Lai/Pleiku/Nha Trang/HCM City/Phu Quoc, and between HCM City and Da Nang/Nha Trang/Phu Quoc.

With this addition, the national carrier will be offering around 4.6 million seats this summer, which is 14 per cent higher than the same period last year, and 13.5 per cent higher than its usual numbers.

At the same time, VNA is also offering discounted tickets on domestic routes. The one-way ticket for Ha Noi-Chu Lai and HCM City-Da Lat is priced at VND399,000; Ha Noi-Da Nang and HCM City-Hue/Da Nang/Nha Trang/Quy Nhon/Phu Quoc cost VND499,000; and Ha Noi-Hue/Vinh/Quy Nhon and HCM City-Dong Hoi cost VND599,000.

These rates don’t include taxes and fees, and are valid for passengers who buy tickets and complete their travel by August 31. – VNS