Amid escalating airfare prices, residents of Ho Chi Minh City are advocating for a thorough examination of aviation fees and charges.

Travelers can now enjoy lower airfares thanks to airlines enhancing their fleets and increasing the number of flights

Despite the peak summer travel season, many flights remain half-empty due to skyrocketing airfares and tightened spending.

Instead of booking tickets for morning departure and afternoon return to fit check-in/out hours at hotels, many passengers have to leave "at the first gleam of daylight" and return at night to be able to enjoy low airfares.

The average price for economy class tickets on several domestic routes has surged by up to 25 per cent year-on-year.

Travel firms are developing a range of outbound and domestic tours and offering attractive promotions to boost domestic travel during the upcoming summer travel season, starting in early June.

Airlines are striving to recover financially after experiencing significant losses during the pandemic.

Several airlines are offering free tickets and discounts on popular routes for the end of the year in response to public outcry over the recent surge in domestic airfare prices.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has confirmed that the recent increase in domestic airfare complies with regulations set by authorities.

Air carriers have reported profits for the first quarter of 2024 thanks to the strong recovery of the aviation market and sky-high airfares.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has sent a report to the Ministry of Transport, explaining the sharp increase in domestic air ticket prices and putting forward solutions aimed at regulating the price of flight tickets.

Due to a hike of air ticket prices for domestic flights, Vietnamese tourists are turning to short-distance trips for the upcoming National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays.

Responding to the scarcity of domestic air tickets, the Ministry of Transport has told the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to ensure a stable supply of air services and compliance with ceiling air ticket prices.

The surge in domestic airfare prices has prompted many more Vietnamese travelers to opt for international tours.

As airfares for domestic flights have increased sharply, Vietnamese have canceled their domestic tours and booked outbound tours instead.

The Ministry of Transport has issued a circular allowing domestic airlines to raise the ceiling prices of domestic air tickets on airlines’ request.

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of VN, at the peak period of Lunar New Year (January 25-February 24), domestic airlines are expected to provide nearly 6.5 million seats on domestic routes, an increase of 4 per cent compared to last year.

It is difficult for domestic airlines to lower air ticket prices any further after more than two years of struggling with the severe economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The National Assembly has approved maintaining airfare price ceilings in the revised Pricing Law, which was passed yesterday, June 19.