Hanoi, April 22 -- Hanoi (VNA) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has announced an increase in slot coordination parameters at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to meet rising passenger demand during the national reunification celebration (April 30) and the Labour Day (May 1) holidays.

Under the adjustment, runway, taxiway and air traffic service coordination capacity will be raised from 44 to 46 flights per hour during daytime hours from 6 am to 11 pm, from April 25 to May 5.

The authority said the move is designed to enhance operational flexibility, efficiency and cost savings through reviews of actual airport capacity, optimisation of peak-hour schedules, reduction of airborne holding, and prioritisation o...