Airlines achieved great success during the Lunar New Year holiday with 7.3 million passengers.

(NLĐO) - The Vietnamese aviation market experienced impressive double-digit growth in passenger volume during the peak Tet holiday season.

That was the assessment of the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority on February 14th. Regarding the results of service during the peak period of the Lunar New Year (Tet) in 2025.

Passengers check in at Noi Bai Airport during the Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake). Photo: Phan Cong

According to statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority, during the peak period of the Lunar New Year 2025 (from January 14th to February 12th, i.e., from the 15th day of the 12th lunar month to the end of the 15th day of the 1st lunar month), the total air transport market reached approximately 7.3 million passengers, an increase of 11.7% compared to the same period in 2024. Of these, international passengers reached 4 million, an increase of 16.3%; domestic passengers reached 3.3 million, an increase of 6.6% compared to the same period in 2024; and cargo volume reached 96,000 tons, an increase of 9.4% compared to the same period in 2024.

Vietnamese airlines transported over 4.8 million passengers, an increase of 5.6%, and 34,000 tons of cargo, an increase of 9.8% compared to the same period in 2024. Of this, international transport reached over 1.5 million passengers and over 15,400 tons of cargo, an increase of 3.4% in passengers and 8.2% in cargo compared to the same period in 2024; domestic transport reached over 3.3 million passengers and 18,500 tons of cargo, an increase of 6.6% in passengers and 11.2% in cargo compared to the same period in 2024.

Total throughput at Vietnamese airports reached approximately 69,000 takeoffs and landings, an increase of 9.5% compared to the same period in 2024; approximately 10.5 million passengers, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2024; and cargo volume reached over 114,600 tons, an increase of 9.7% compared to the same period in 2024.

"During the peak period of the Lunar New Year in 2025, air transport operations achieved impressive growth compared to the same period in previous years, with high growth in both the number of flights operated and the volume of passenger and cargo transported," assessed a leader of the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority.

At key airports such as Noi Bai, Da Nang , and Tan Son Nhat, passenger and cargo traffic, as well as the number of flights, have at times experienced double-digit growth. Operations at these airports, especially Tan Son Nhat International Airport, have been smoothly coordinated, avoiding congestion unlike in previous years, and most importantly, ensuring absolute safety in the operation of the air transport chain.

"Air transport operations during the peak period of the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Snake 2025 were carried out efficiently, continuously, and smoothly, ensuring absolute security and safety, and meeting the maximum air travel needs of passengers, clearly demonstrated by the impressive performance figures," emphasized the leader of the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority.

Although there were still flight delays in the early days of the peak season due to unfavorable weather conditions, thanks to timely monitoring and guidance from the Civil Aviation Authority, along with the coordination and efforts of airlines, airports, and service providers, the quality of service has basically improved compared to previous years, passengers' rights have been ensured, and negative impacts on operations have been minimized.

Passenger numbers are projected to continue increasing.

Following the impressive results achieved recently, and after the peak period of the Lunar New Year, the aviation industry continues to plan for the holidays of April 30th and May 1st, the peak summer season of 2025, and the National Day holiday on September 2nd, anticipating an increase in air transport demand.

The Civil Aviation Authority is developing a plan to implement and coordinate with agencies and units in the aviation industry to deploy appropriate solutions, proactively and with ready contingency plans; with the goal of best meeting the travel needs of passengers, ensuring security and safety, and further improving service quality.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hang-khong-thang-lon-dip-tet-with-73-million-passengers-flying-196250214192055891.htm