Currently, airfares for many domestic routes in Vietnam are not cheap compared to the average income of the people. At times, round-trip tickets from Hanoi to Phu Quoc or Hanoi to Nha Trang are equal to or more expensive than tickets from Vietnam to Thailand, Malaysia, or Singapore.
The consequences of high airfares go beyond simply discouraging travel; they also diminish the reach of the tourism industry. Even the most beautiful destination struggles to attract tourists if access costs are prohibitively high. When domestic tourism declines, revenue from hotels, restaurants, transportation, and local services also decreases. In the long term, this reduces the incentive to invest in tourism, especially in areas heavily reliant on air travel, such as Phu Quoc, Khanh Hoa, Binh Dinh, and Quang Binh. Regarding airfares, airlines cannot simply complain about rising fuel prices or exchange rates; they need to share responsibility with the market and passengers. First and foremost, airlines must be more transparent in their pricing policies and improve service quality. People are frustrated not only by high fares but also by sudden price spikes during peak seasons, scarcity of low-cost tickets, and frequent delays and cancellations.
Flexible pricing mechanisms are necessary according to market conditions, but excessively large discrepancies can create a sense of unfairness and erode customer trust. Furthermore, airlines need to optimize operating costs instead of placing all the pressure on ticket prices. Many international airlines have reduced costs through fleet restructuring, increased operational efficiency, the application of digital technology , and the reduction of intermediary costs. Simultaneously, airlines need to proactively collaborate with travel agencies, hotels, and local authorities to create affordable package deals, enhancing service quality to match the ticket price.
Of course, the entire responsibility cannot be placed on the airlines. When major airports like Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat become overloaded, operating costs increase and are factored into ticket prices. Bringing Long Thanh, Gia Binh, and Phu Quoc international airports into operation sooner, expanding Noi Bai airport, and upgrading Da Nang and Cam Ranh airports could help the aviation industry create room for price reductions. In addition, regulatory agencies need to review various fees, taxes, and aviation service costs to develop a suitable adjustment roadmap.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/go-luc-can-tu-gia-ve-may-bay-post852852.html
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