Airfare prices increase

Certain economy class airfare prices ceilings increased from VND2.1 million (US$132) to VND2.5 million ($128) on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport.

Flights between Ha Noi and Phu Quoc now have the highest rates at VND2.5 million as it is the longest domestic route, a distance of 1,575km and a 2-hour-and -20- minute flight time. This fare will be greater than that of flights between Ha Noi and HCM City, which are capped at VND2.1 million per ticket, according to the Viet Nam National Aviation Administration.

Air Mekong, which will be the first airline to offer direct flights between Ha Noi and Phu Quoc starting October 10, proposed a ceiling price of VND2.6 million ($ 133) for economy class tickets.

It is also scheduled to run flights from both Ha Noi and HCM City to Da Nang, Nha Trang and Da Lat. The airlines has already asked for the administration’s permission to offer flights from HCM City to Con Dao, Buon Ma Thuot, Hai Phong and Vinh. — VNS

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