On 03/05 2019, the Ministry of Transport issued Circular No. 17/2019/TT-BGTVT regarding the issuance of the passenger transport service price frame on domestic flights. This Circular takes effect from 01/07/2019.
According to Circular No. 17/2019/TT-BGTVT, the price of passenger transport service with a maximum basic universal dimension is as follows:
– For flight distance of less than 500 km:
+ Group of flight routes for socio-economic development: 1,600,000 VND / ticket.
+ Other flight routes are under 500 km: 1,700,000 VND / ticket.
– For distance from 500 km to less than 850 km: 2,200,000 VND / ticket.
– For flight distance from 850 km to less than 1,000 km: 2,790,000 VND / ticket.
– For distance of flight from 1,000 km to less than 1,280 km: 3,200,000 VND / ticket.
– For flight distance of 1,280 km or more: 3,750,000 VND / ticket.
The above fare is inclusive of all passenger charges payable for one ticket, except: VAT; passenger service rates at passenger terminals; price to ensure passenger and luggage security; service prices for additional items; Service prices for additional services are determined by airlines based on balancing the airline’s ability to provide services and market demand.
Implementing the above provisions, airlines are responsible for:
– Regulate specific fares on air routes or groups of flights according to diversified fare for each flight and regular discount policies for residents and soldiers residing permanently in remote areas , borders and islands;
– Declaring specific price levels with the Vietnam Aviation Administration and making public announcement of prices according to the provisions of law;
– In case of opening a new flight which has not been announced in the flight range announced by the Vietnam Aviation Administration, the airline is responsible for reporting to Vietnam Aviation Administration to consider and supplement the new flight route to other airlines of common flight distances before the time of price declaration with Vietnam Aviation Administration.
The Ministry of Transport issued Circular No. 17/2019 / TT-BGTVT regulating the official service price framework for passenger transport on domestic routes in the direction of maintaining the maximum price frame as in August / 2015 aims to implement the Government’s direction on price stabilization, ensuring consumers’ rights.