Hanoi, Feb. 7 -- The Vietnam Airlines Group, which manages Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO, transported nearly 2.4 million passengers during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, marking a nearly 16% increase compared to the same time last year.

The firm operated 15,400 flights, exceeding its original plan by 200 flights and adding 2,500 flights, a 16% increase from the previous year's Tet. Of those, 1.7 million passengers were domestic, and 700,000 were international, representing a 20% increase in both segments.

A Vietnam Airlines representative highlighted that this success reflects the airline's dedication to ensuring smooth travel for people during Tet, despite challenges posed by a shortage of aircraft due to engine reca...