Airlines offer nearly 242,000 extra seats during National Day holiday
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific will supply nearly 242,000 more seats on domestic routes from August 30 to September 2 to meet increasing travel demand during the National Day (September 2) holiday.
Hanoi (VNA) – The national flag carrierVietnam Airlines and low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific will supply nearly242,000 more seats on domestic routes from August 30 to September 2 to meetincreasing travel demand during the National Day (September 2) holiday.
Vietnam Airlines said it would provide a total of 162,000 seats, while JetstarPacific will offer more than 80,000 seats during the holiday.
According to a representative from Vietnam Airlines, customers will get a 10percent discount on domestic and international routes when buying tickets fromAugust 30 to September 1 for journey from September 1 to December 31 at www.vietnamairlines.com or VietnamAirlines mobile app.
Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific recommended their passengers carry outcheck-in procedures online, or at kiosks to save time.
More detailed information about Vietnam Airlines flights can be found at www.vietnamairlines.com, Facebookpage www.facebook.com/VietnamAirlines,and ticket offices nationwide, or Customer Service Call Centre 1900 1100.
As for Jetstar Pacific customers, they can look up further information at website www.jetstar.com/vn, Facebook page www.facebook.com/JetstarVN, orCustomer Service Call Centre 1900 1550.-VNA
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