Vietnam Airlines to Charge Services from Int'l Ticket

The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, March 25 introduced new international ticket sale policy, state media reported.

 

Accordingly, the carrier will impose service charges on international ticket sale to be issued in Vietnam from April 1 while cutting 3 per cent commission for booking offices.

 

The service charges will be from US$7-US$37, depending on route and seating class. The charges will be applied to the first ticket issuance and not to changes made after. They will be decided based on the cost of the booking, ticket issuance, service management, and travel distance. These charges will be posted at all Vietnam Airlines’ booking offices.

 

Deputy General Director Trinh Hong Quang said the zero percent commission policy is a global norm, and Vietnam Airlines is following suit.

 

Thanks to the new policy, passengers can expect lower prices and can select travel agents based on competitive service charge levels. (Youth, News)