The lifting of the ceiling on airfares would certainly help airlines better meet the needs of passengers, especially during the peak period because airlines could offset the cost of two-way flights.
The Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vasco, will increase flight numbers on nearly 30 domestic routes starting from March 28.
The Ministry of Transport will consider the reopening of international flight routes to countries and territories with have no new cases of COVID-19 in the community for 30 consecutive days.
Bamboo Airways has submitted a proposal to the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam to allow the airline to exploit flight routes from Ha Noi and HCM City to South Korea and Taiwan in 2019.
Vingroup and national carrier Vietnam Airlines agreed to work together to provide products across the two companies’ networks of flight routes and tourism accommodations.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a project to develop direct international flight routes to promote investment, tourism and international integration.
Can Tho People’s Committee has proposed to use the municipal budget to support carriers launching new flight routes to/from the city’s airport but incurring losses from these routes.