In February 2024, Vietnamese airlines conducted 24,711 flights, an increase of about 3,300 flights compared to previous months, according to information from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.
Passengers flying during the Tet peak season at Noi Bai airport. Photo: Phan Cong
Specifically, Vietnam Airlines operated 10,383 flights, VietJet Air 9,639 flights, Bamboo Airways 2,089 flights, Pacific Airlines 1,496 flights, VASCO 506 flights, and Vietravel 598 flights.
Among the flights operated by Vietnamese airlines, 7,991 flights were delayed, accounting for 32.3%, a significant increase compared to the previous month (19.3%).
Vietnam Airlines experienced delays in 20.5% of its flights, VietJet Air in 45.6%, Pacific Airlines in 41%, VASCO in 10.9%, Bamboo Airways in 31.5%, and Vietravel Airlines in 23.6% of their total flights operated.
There were 16,720 on-time flights in February, accounting for 67.7%, a sharp decrease compared to the previous month (80.7%).
Thus, in February, the rate of delayed flights increased significantly. This is the peak month of the Lunar New Year, with increased air travel to meet the high demand of passengers, as well as the month with foggy periods and unfavorable weather conditions in the northern region, affecting many flights.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, the two main reasons for delayed take-offs in February 2024 were aircraft arriving late (19.7%) and airline operations (8.5%).
Other reasons cited by aviation authorities include weather, management, flight operations, airport facilities and services, and other factors.
Also in February, there were 43 canceled flights, accounting for 0.2%. The primary reasons for airlines to cancel flights in February were operational and commercial reasons. The remaining reasons included technical issues, weather, and other reasons.
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Source: Vietnam Insider