Vietnam Airlines transports apricot, peach blossoms for Tết
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will transport apricot and peach blossoms for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) on domestic flights from January 11 to February 24.
A passenger will be allowed to check in with one branch of apricot or peach blossoms, measuring a maximum of 150cm x 40cm x 40cm as checked baggage.
Transportation fees will be VNĐ450,000 (US$18.4), not including VAT.
Earlier, Vietnam Airlines Group, which comprises Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO), announced an additional capacity of over 100,000 seats, equivalent to nearly 550 flights, for the peak Tet season from January 25 to February 24.
These figures bring its total to 2.1 million seats and 10,700 flights during the period.
The additional flights will mostly be operated on routes connecting HCM City and Hà Nội to Đà Nẵng, Hải Phòng, Vinh, Thanh Hóa, Huế, Đà Lạt, Cần Thơ, Nha Trang, Phú Yển, and Phú Quốc. — VNS
