Domestic Airlines Adjust Summer Schedules Amid Fuel Crunch
The News
Vietnamese and global domestic carriers are continuing to cautiously adjust flight schedules for summer 2026 in response to persistently high fuel costs and supply disruptions.
Key Developments
- Slot waiver exemptions extended for Middle East-affected flights through June 30, 2026
- Minimum slot sequence length changed to 5 weeks (from previous norms)
- From winter 2027, minimum slot sequence extended to 10 weeks Why It Matters for B2B: For Indian tour operators booking regional Southeast Asian inventory (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia), expect reduced frequencies and higher fares through summer. Vietnam airlines maintain positive recovery trends but costs are rising.
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