The Vietnam Aviation Administration has reported to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on the situation of air transport activities during the Lunar New Year period (from February 8 to February 14, i.e. December 29 to December 14). 5 Tet).
Specifically, the total market for passenger transport by air from February 8 to February 14 (ie December 29 to the 5th of Tet) reached more than 1.5 million passengers (an increase of 11% over the same period last year). 2023).
Of which, international passenger transport reached approximately 748.6 thousand passengers (up 54% over the same period in 2023). Domestic passenger transport reached more than 762.4 thousand passengers (down 13.2%). Total freight output reached nearly 8.56 thousand tons (up 7.3%).
Passengers arrive at Noi Bai airport during the Lunar New Year. Photo: NIA
Regarding flights, the Vietnam Aviation Administration said that at Vietnamese airports, the takeoff/landing volume reached more than 14.5 thousand flights (down 0.7% over the same period last year). .
Total passenger output through the port reached more than 2.27 million passengers (up 1.4%) and cargo output through the port reached more than 9.6 thousand tons (up 5% over the same period in 2023).
The total transport output of Vietnamese airlines will reach more than approximately 1.1 million passengers (down 2.7% over the same period in 2023) and more than 2.8 tons of cargo (up 16.7% over the same period in 2023). same period 2023).
A report from the Vietnam Aviation Administration shows that passenger and cargo transport activities by air began to increase from February 1 (December 23, the year of Quy Mao).
Based on forecasts and closely following actual developments, the Vietnam Aviation Administration has directed airlines, service providers and agencies and units in the industry to proactively come up with plans and implement measures. solutions to best meet the needs of passengers, ensuring security and safety in operations.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said that in the days from February 1 to February 4, the weather had unusual developments due to fog and low clouds in the Northern region, affecting operations. (limited visibility, flight delay).
However, air transport activities have overcome and minimized negative impacts on airlines’ operations.
During the peak period of the holiday season, passenger and freight transport activities take place smoothly and continuously, with no congestion at airports, especially Tan Son Nhat airport. , peaked on February 14 with more than 905 flights and nearly 150 thousand passengers but no congestion or congestion.
Although flight delays still occur (mainly due to operational problems of airlines), airlines and service providers have coordinated in serving passengers and notifying passengers. customers and implement appropriate solutions according to regulations. Thereby minimizing negative impacts and inconveniences for passengers at the airport.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam affirmed that during the Lunar New Year holiday period of Giap Thin 2024, passenger transport activities by air to serve the travel needs of passengers and transport of goods will take place regularly. regularly, smoothly and continuously.
Agencies, units and organizations, according to their functions, tasks and assignments, have arranged and deployed human resources and means according to regulations, ensuring adequate, continuous operation and readiness to respond. promptly handle arising problems. The situation of security, safety, and service quality is maintained and guaranteed, serving well for aviation operations at airports and airfields throughout the country.