At Noi Bai international airport (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - As of August 29, several domestic flights recordedbooking rates of over 70% for August 31and September 1, the first days of the National Day holidays, reportedthe Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
On August 31, flights on routes from the capital city of Hanoi to popular tourist destinations such as Da Lat, Quy Nhon, Hue, Phu Quoc, Con Dao, and Nha Trang hadbooking rates ranging from 73%-97%. The Hanoi-Dong Hoi route was fully booked.
Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to the above touristdestinations on the same day also sold over 70% of their seats.
Meanwhile, flights on the major route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City during the four-day holiday has soldbetween 52%-64% of its seats. Only the Hanoi - Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City -Da Nang routes have booking rates reaching 72%-82% for August 31 and September4.
On September4, the last day of the holiday, flights returning from Da Lat, Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Tuy Hoa, Con Dao, and Dong Hoito Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have booking rates over 70%.
TheCAAV also asked relevant agencies and units to roll out aviation securitymeasures during the period./.
