Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 25 -- Over 11 million seats were scheduled in 2025, a 4 percent increase in year-on-year and 8 percent above 2019 levels. This route is highly competitive with six carriers operating in 2025.

Airfares on this route have decreased by 11 percent year-on-year with the average one-way ticket costing US$67.

This 1,000-km corridor connects the nation's political and economic centers, underpinning the growth of Viet Nam's aviation industry.

The two-hour flight is often dubbed the "golden line" by insiders-a title well earned by its staggering passenger numbers and strategic importance.

The popularity of the Ha Noi-Ho Chi Minh City route reflects several intertwined factors. Viet Nam's economic growth, regional connectivity...