Scarcity of aircraft, Ministry of Transport requests not to increase ticket prices against regulations

According to the Ministry of Transport , recently, a number of Vietnamese airlines have implemented restructuring, returned aircraft, and reduced the number of flights.

In addition, according to the announcement of engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (PW), some aircraft of airlines must be recalled for inspection and in-depth repair of PW1100 engines, affecting domestic and international flights.

In order to minimize the impact on passengers, the Ministry of Transport requested the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to direct airlines to urgently research, develop exploitation plans, and add aircraft to ensure and maintain the transport force, especially during the April 30 and May 1 holidays and the upcoming summer peak period.

At the same time, implement solutions to limit delays and cancellations, improve service quality, as well as strictly implement transportation regulations and rules related to the obligations of carriers.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam needs to support and encourage airlines to increase their operating capacity, meet people's travel needs and propose solutions to remove difficulties (if any).

At the same time, strengthen inspection of transportation activities, passenger services, ticket sales, price declaration, price posting, and public information on airline ticket prices, prevent illegal price increases, and promptly direct, correct, and handle violations (if any).

In addition, the organization closely monitors aviation security and safety and directs and coordinates with airlines to inform the press about the situation of air transport activities so that people and passengers can grasp it promptly.

Previously, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said it had focused on reviewing relevant plans and policies and implementing measures to adapt to the actual situation.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested Vietnamese airlines to proactively plan their operations and have contingency plans to supplement the number of aircraft that are lacking due to flight suspension (plans to receive aircraft, wet lease aircraft during peak periods of Lunar New Year, summer peak, optimal calculation of engine operation plans due to expiration, etc.).

At the beginning of 2023, domestic airlines owned more than 220 aircraft, but now only about 170 aircraft remain. Most recently, Pacific Airlines - a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines - returned its entire fleet of aircraft to clear a debt of 220 million USD from foreign partners.

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