On April 25, Tan Son Nhat International Airport said that during the peak period from April 26 to May 1, the port will expect to operate a total of 4,280 domestic and international flights. On average, this airport will serve about 720 flights every day. Of which, the peak days are April 26 and May 1, with 740 flights/day expected.
The total number of passengers during this period through Tan Son Nhat airport was more than 686,700. Thus, on average each day there will be about 115,000 – 120,000 passengers; On the peak day, 125,000 passengers are expected to pass through this airport.
The numbers just mentioned are higher than normal days but significantly lower than the Lunar New Year 2024 and the same holiday on April 30 last year. During the recent Tet holiday, Tan Son Nhat airport welcomed more than 150,000 passengers/day.
Passenger demand for air travel is still increasing but slowing down in the context of air ticket prices remaining high recently, especially during the holiday season, when the aviation industry is facing difficulties due to lack of crews. plane.
Many people said they had given up the idea of traveling by air during the holidays because airfares from Ho Chi Minh City to destinations in the North and Central regions increased.
Passenger demand for air travel is expected to increase during the April 30 holiday at Tan Son Nhat airport but is still lower than the same period last year.
To ensure convenient and safe passenger travel during the holiday season, Tan Son Nhat International Airport said it has proactively met and proposed unified plans with all units participating in the operation. operated at the airport. In particular, security work is maintained stably, ensuring absolute safety for all flights to and from the port.
“Increase inspection and supervision of people and vehicles entering and exiting control gates. Review the camera system in the area of check-in islands and baggage conveyors at international and domestic terminals; limit points blind, enhancing monitoring efficiency” – representative of Tan Son Nhat International Airport emphasized.
On the occasion of April 30, Tan Son Nhat International Airport arranged a force including union members, port youth and the Vietnam Aviation Academy to participate in supporting passengers in security screening areas and public halls. domestic terminal during peak hours.
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