The number of flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao by Vietnam Airlines in March has increased by one and a half times compared to February.
Vietnam Airlines has exclusive rights to flights to Con Dao. Photo: VNA.
Vietnam Airlines announced that starting mid-March, the airline would significantly increase the frequency of flights to Con Dao to meet the rising demand for travel from passengers.
Specifically, Vietnam Airlines plans to operate an average of 26 to 30 flights daily between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao from March. This number of flights has increased by nearly 50% compared to February. The route is currently operated by ATR-72 aircraft with two service classes for passengers to experience: Economy Plus and Economy.
With a high frequency of flights, passengers can conveniently book seats, meeting the increased travel demand from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao or from northern provinces such as Hanoi, Hai Phong, Thanh Hoa, Vinh… to this island with a stopover at Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Additionally, the national airline has chosen Con Dao as the first locality to implement the “sustainable aviation” project with environmental protection activities, contributing to the preservation of landscapes and the living environment.
Since March 15, all plastic waste, nylon bags on flights have been collected and brought back to the mainland for disposal. Flight attendants also broadcast messages urging passengers to join hands with Con Dao in the environmental protection campaign, limiting the use of single-use plastic products during their stay on the island.
Vietnam Airlines’ significant increase in flights to and from Con Dao comes amid Bamboo Airways announcing the cessation of flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao from April after returning three Embraer E190 jet aircraft.
Bamboo Airways announced that it had reached an agreement to terminate the lease contract for three Embraer E190 aircraft after the winter flight schedule ends in late March. This move aligns with the restructuring plan the airline reported to the government at the end of last year. Following this information, tickets for the direct Hanoi – Con Dao route quickly sold out.
Currently, passengers cannot book direct flights but have to fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and then to Con Dao, with ticket prices up to 10 million dong. The ticket price for the Ho Chi Minh City – Con Dao route is currently between 4.7-8.6 million dong for a round trip.
In 2023 alone, the market share of air transportation for tourism accounted for approximately 72% of the total number of passengers to Con Dao. Increasing flights alongside attracting more domestic and international tourists to explore Con Dao also contributes to the economic, cultural, and social development there.
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Source: Vietnam Insider