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.

More than 4.1 million air passengers are forecast during the peak travel period of the Lunar New Year 2026.

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 services, while helping passengers access more reasonable airfares.

In addition, the authority has directed aviation agencies and units to mobilise all resources to meet travel demand during the Tet peak, especially by increasing flight frequencies and implementing 24/7 operations at airports with high demand, including Tho Xuan, Dong Hoi, Chu Lai, Phu Cat, Pleiku and Tuy Hoa.

It has directed relevant units to keep a close eye on bookings, basic economy fares, and reservation data for domestic routes to gauge passenger demand.

Depending on the findings, airlines might be asked to add more flights on routes with high booking rates, as long as it aligns with their operational capacity.

According to the official, domestic air travel during the Lunar New Year has clearly reflected an “imbalanced” travel pattern.

In the pre-Tet period, flights from Ho Chi Minh City to central and northern localities have seen sharp increases in booking rates and are nearly full, while traffic in the opposite direction remains only moderate. After Tet, the situation is expected to reverse.

At present, during the pre-Tet peak, several routes from Ho Chi Minh City to destinations such as Hue, Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Pleiku, Tuy Hoa, Quy Nhon, Chu Lai and Dong Hoi have recorded booking rates above 90%, with some reaching 100%.

In contrast, return flights from localities to Ho Chi Minh City remain low, with many flights reporting booking rates below 35% and several operating as ferry flights to return aircraft.

Flights from Hanoi to central and southern localities in the pre-Tet period generally show lower booking rates, mostly ranging from 30% to 60%.

However, the Hanoi–Dong Hoi and Hanoi–Dien Bien routes have recorded stronger demand, with booking rates of 88–100% during peak days from February 12 to 15, he stated.

After Tet, booking rates on flights from localities back to Ho Chi Minh City rise sharply, commonly reaching 80–100%. Routes from Pleiku, Tuy Hoa, Quy Nhon, Chu Lai, Vinh, Thanh Hoa, Hue and Hai Phong are reported to be nearly full.

On the Ho Chi Minh City–Hanoi route, flights are busiest just before Tet and right after the holiday. From February 11 to 14, flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi are about 83–90% booked, while from February 21 to 23, flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City are around 80–94% full.

Traditional Tet rituals showcased at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Running from February 1 to 25, the programme brings to life the festive atmosphere of Tet during the Le Trung Hung (Revival Le) Dynasty (1533–1789) alongside the folk Tet traditions of ancient Thang Long, helping to spread and honour Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.

 

Tet gifts provided for disaster-affected communities, vulnerable children

On February 4, the Vietnam Red Cross Society, in coordination with the Dak Lak provincial authorities, organised the programme “Tet for Flood-Affected Communities” in Tay Hoa commune. At the event, 1,000 Tet gift packages, worth 1 million VND (38 USD) each, were presented to poor households, policy beneficiary families facing hardship, victims of Agent Orange, elderly people living alone, persons with disabilities, those with serious illnesses, and families affected by storms and floods.

 

Prime Minister urges thorough Tet preparations for all

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated bodies and localities to step up coordination to ensure that people across the country enjoy a safe, well-supplied and orderly Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday 2026.

 

NA Chairman presents Tet gifts to disadvantaged residents in Can Tho city

On this occasion, the top legislator and the delegation witnessed the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) presenting the token of 4 billion VND to support Can Tho in assisting poor households, policy beneficiaries and vulnerable groups.

 

Flower villages enter final sprint for Tet season

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 approaches, flower and ornamental plant villages nationwide are entering their peak season, with the market showing a mix of vibrant prospects and mounting challenges.

 

Tet 2026 sends positive signals, setting the pace for tourism growth

Around three weeks ahead of Tet, the domestic travel market has become noticeably more vibrant. Data from online searches and social media platforms point to a sharp rise in interest, particularly in destinations offering pleasant weather, well-developed tourism infrastructure and family-friendly appeal.