Hanoi9, Feb. 9 -- Carriers have added 19 additional aircraft, four more than a year earlier, bringing the total number of planes in service during the peak Tet (Lunar New Year) period to about 216-218.

Uong Viet Dung, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), shared that to ensure smooth travel and keep traffic orderly and safe during Tet and the 2026 Spring Festival, the authority has made it as easy as possible for airlines to add more aircraft during the busy season.

Regarding slot coordination, management and supervision, the CAAV has increased slot parameters at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat international airports to 46-48 flights per hour. This move enables airlines to operate more flights, including overnight service...