With just over a month left until Tet Nguyen Dan, from the last months of the Gregorian calendar, many young people and families are planning to travel or return to their hometowns, or even go abroad during this Tet holiday season, and are getting ready to book Tet flight tickets. At this time, airlines are also preparing to launch a series of promotional programs to attract passengers to buy tickets. During this rush period close to Tet, there are some important points that you need to pay attention to when booking Tet flights, so make sure to grasp them to avoid risks!
1. The earlier you book, the better
More accurately, book right now.
During holiday seasons like Tet, the prerequisite is to book as early as possible. Simply because the demand for travel increases, booking early will increase the chance of getting a seat, a flight for you without the cost skyrocketing.
While there may be cases where people cancel flights close to the departure date, or flights are rescheduled, causing ticket prices to suddenly drop close to the departure date, during Tet, the likelihood of this happening is quite low, and the number is limited, making it difficult to compete. It’s best to book your ticket as early as possible!
2. Choose a reputable and familiar flight ticket agent
Today, booking flight tickets online is more common due to its convenience and speed. However, there are still dangers that travelers may encounter such as fake websites, fake apps, unofficial ticket booking platforms… To avoid buying fake tickets, travelers should purchase tickets on reputable websites, apps, or directly on the airline’s website. If you are buying Tet flight tickets for the first time, it’s best to go to a flight ticket agent near your home for better assistance.
Why should you book tickets on a familiar platform? Because when booking close to Tet, during the airline’s promotional period, speed is an important factor to ensure you have a seat on the flight. Focusing on booking tickets on websites or apps you frequently use will help you get used to the process, making it more convenient than exploring new platforms.
3. Pay attention to promotional information
Even though the demand for travel increases at the end of the year, airlines still frequently launch promotional programs, discount flight tickets, offer tickets for 0 VND to stimulate passengers’ purchasing power. However, before the series of sales programs from airlines, sometimes you may not be able to notice or grasp all the suitable programs for your travel needs.
A tip to solve this issue is that travelers can access flight ticket booking platforms (third-party) such as Traveloka.com, Booking.com, etrip4u.com… These platforms help you book tickets quickly, conveniently, and can also consolidate prices from many airlines along with their promotional programs if available.
4. Check for additional costs (if any) and ensure information security
During peak seasons, some airlines may change their ticket regulations, ticket classes, prices, seat selection fees, baggage conditions, so travelers need to carefully check the information to be prepared for any changes in time, avoiding penalties for violating the airline’s regulations.
Furthermore, when purchasing tickets from third parties, pay attention to choosing a reputable ticket agent to avoid having your information stolen, and be cautious when entering personal information during the procedure. If any issues occur or you need assistance, contact the hotline or enter the live chat box to immediately speak with the airline’s support staff.
Notes to avoid being scammed when buying Tet air tickets, the most anticipated holiday of the year. As the year-end months approach, issues surrounding Tet always become hotter than ever. There is a feeling that everything revolves around Tet to become more bustling, people busier, prices higher than usual, buying and selling activities bustling.
5. Regularly update Tet airfare information
Regularly updating information on Tet 2020 airfare prices is one of the ways to hunt for cheap Tet air tickets. To have the best choice for your journey, you should visit the websites of reputable ticket agents like VietAIR. Our system helps you compare prices of multiple airlines at once.
With just a few simple steps, you will see all flights of different airlines with prices from low to high, making it easy to choose. VietAIR’s website continuously updates the most complete and fastest information on promotions from airlines. To not miss the most attractive Tet ticket news, you should sign up as a member to receive emails from airlines and ticket agents.
6. Refer to Tet airfare prices from multiple airlines
Choosing the appropriate airline also needs attention, so you need to refer to the airfare prices of multiple airlines. Depending on your preferences, you can choose the airline that suits you best.
For Tet air tickets, among the 3 domestic airlines, VietJet and Jetstar specialize in providing cheap flights, so Tet airfares are lower than Vietnam Airlines. However, when Vietnam Airlines launches promotions, you can own surprise tickets at low prices. You will also be exempt from the 20kg checked baggage fee, while you will have to pay for checked baggage if flying with the other two airlines.
Therefore, before buying Tet air tickets, passengers should compare flight times, ticket prices between airlines to choose the most suitable ticket. To check prices, you must access the website of each airline, which may take some time, but if you want a cheap Tet air ticket, you have to put in some effort and time.
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7. Eliminate unnecessary fees in ticket prices
During the direct ticket booking process at the airline, passengers need to be aware because the system often adds seat selection fees starting from 30,000 VND or insurance fees starting from 90,000 VND depending on the airline. If you feel it is unnecessary, tick the “No, thank you” box. In addition, there are payment fees that some airlines usually charge, such as VietJet and Jetstar’s 110,000 VND/ passenger/ round-trip ticket fee.
On the other hand, if you book tickets through an agent, the service fee level will be equivalent or lower. Along with that, you will receive attentive advice from booking staff. Therefore, sometimes booking air tickets directly from airlines may not necessarily be the most cost-effective choice. Another important note is that passengers should purchase baggage in advance to avoid high fees if purchased directly at the airport.
In addition, minimizing luggage is a useful tip for any air traveler. You should only bring essential items. This way, you not only save on baggage fees but also make traveling easier and more comfortable.
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8. Refer to the airline ticket exchange policy
Tet is a busy time with many “tight” plans, so to ensure absolute certainty for your journey. Experience when booking Tet air tickets is that you should choose a ticket class that can be exchanged to proactively adjust to fit your schedule. Carefully consider when choosing tickets and ask the staff whether your ticket can be exchanged or refunded.
Vietnam Airlines air tickets:
- Allow changes, refunds, returns… for most ticket types (with fees)
- Vietnam Airlines’ super discounted tickets do not allow customers to change, refund, return…
- All changes (name change, itinerary change, flight segment…) incur fees.
VietJet Air air tickets
- Tickets are not refundable.
- VietJet’s super discounted tickets do not allow customers to change, return, refund…
- All changes (name change, itinerary change, flight segment…) incur fees.
Jetstar air tickets
- Tickets are not refundable
- Jetstar’s super discounted tickets do not allow customers to change, return, refund…
- All changes (name change, itinerary change, flight segment…) incur fees.
Note that the change, refund, cancellation fees vary by airline and will be higher during Tet.
8. Note when luggage is peach, apricot
Passengers who need to transport peach, apricot, or large-sized plants should refer to the specific regulations of the airline.
Below are the regulations for transporting peach and apricot blossoms on airplanes of 3 domestic airlines:
Regulations for transporting peach and apricot blossoms by Vietnam Airlines:
- Quantity: 01 bouquet/ 1 passenger
- Transported as checked baggage
- Dimensions: (150cm x 40cm x 40cm)/ bouquet
- Number of bouquets: 30 bouquets (maximum)
Only transported on flights using: Boeing 777, Airbus A330, and Airbus A321 with tray racks.
Regulations for transporting peach and apricot blossoms by VietJet Air:
- Quantity: 01 bouquet/ 1 passenger
- Dimensions: (150cm x 40cm x 40cm)/ bouquet
- Number of bouquets: 30 bouquets (maximum)
- Only transport branches, no potted plants with soil
Contact airlines and ticket agencies in advance to register.
Regulations for transporting peach and apricot blossoms by Jetstar:
Passengers are allowed to bring peach and apricot branches as checked baggage
- Quantity: 01 bouquet/ 1 passenger
- Dimensions: (120cm x 50cm x 50cm)/ bouquet
- Number of bouquets: 30 bouquets (maximum)
Allowed to transport in pots or pots with soil.
Tips for buying Tet air tickets
1. Note the limited reservation time for booking tickets
Usually, ticket agents will require customers to provide their name and phone number to hold a reservation. However, many first-time air ticket buyers mistakenly think that this means they have accepted the purchase. In fact, holding a reservation is completely free, allowing customers more time to compare prices and ensure that ticket prices do not increase during the reservation period.
Reservation rules for air tickets vary among airlines, especially Vietnam Airlines and the 2 budget airlines VietJet and Jetstar. To not miss out on good-priced Tet air tickets, passengers need to pay promptly after comparing ticket prices.
2. Prepare a payment account with sufficient funds
To make a payment, you need to prepare a MasterCard, Visa card, or Internet Banking service. Promotional programs attract a large number of participants, so it is easy to overload. A small tip is to access the website in advance to be prepared, and when registering, register for each person separately.
3. Prepare all necessary personal documents
Personal documents are essential for your trip. Passengers purchasing Tet tickets for domestic flights can use one of the following types of documents:
- Passport or travel permit
- Identity card; citizen identification card
- Identification papers, certificates from armed forces
- National Assembly Delegate card; Party member card; Press card
- Car or motorcycle driver’s license
- Identity confirmation paper issued by local police of permanent or temporary residence
- Birth certificate (for passengers under 14 years old), birth confirmation paper (for passengers under 1 month old)
- If your documents are incomplete or incorrect, it is advisable to reissue or supplement them as soon as possible. Avoid waiting until close to the flight date as it may affect your schedule.
4. Do online check-in before going to the airport
A small tip when booking Tet flights is to check-in online before going to the airport. Online check-in helps you save time to the maximum, without having to arrive at the airport too early to queue for boarding procedures.
- Online check-in is a quick and safe experience for booking Tet flights
- Online check-in is one of the quick and safe experiences for booking Tet flights
- Moreover, passengers who complete procedures online can also choose their seats on the flight along with many other services.
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5. Arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before departure
You should arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before departure to have a comfortable time, be proactive in case of incidents such as incorrect or missing documents or traffic jams. If you are unfortunately late for your flight, stay calm, do not leave, and contact the ticket counter at the airport for assistance.
6. What to do if Tet airline tickets are sold out?
If unfortunately you have to book tickets close to Tet and find that Tet airline tickets are sold out, what should you do? Don’t worry too much because airlines often have additional flights during Tet.
Therefore, you need to regularly update information on Tet airline ticket prices on the websites of airlines as well as travel agencies to book tickets in time. In addition, passengers can seek advice from travel agencies for direct and prompt support in all situations.
Tips to avoid scams when buying Tet airline tickets
For those who have been away from their hometown for a long time or have not returned home for Tet in years, these times approaching Tet may bring back nostalgic feelings. For many people, buying Tet airline tickets may seem simple, but for some, it is an important journey. Therefore, when buying Tet airline tickets, you should be much more cautious and take note to avoid scams and have a complete holiday,
Learn about airlines selling Tet airline tickets
Currently, all 4 domestic airlines have started selling Tet airline tickets, depending on each person’s conditions and itinerary to choose the most suitable airline.
Vietnam Airlines, the national airline with a 4-star standard, is always the preferred choice of many passengers for its highest quality service. Booking Tet airline tickets with Vietnam Airlines, although the prices are always higher than other airlines, passengers can trust their journey, as the flights always depart on time.
Vietjet and Jetstar are the two low-cost airlines in our country, with ticket prices always lower than Vietnam Airlines, but this does not mean that the service quality is low. In recent years, both Vietjet and Jetstar have received a lot of support from customers, contributing significantly to making air travel increasingly popular.
Bamboo Airways is a relatively young airline that has been operating for about a year, also offering Tet airline tickets for many routes. It mainly operates flights from Hanoi to various provinces and cities, especially to potential tourist destinations. With special services, Bamboo Airways has received a lot of positive feedback from passengers. Not being a budget airline, Bamboo Airways usually has fewer super-saving tickets, but you can still book cheap Tet airline tickets at the right time.
Be cautious with “cheap” Tet airline tickets
For Tet airline ticket prices, airlines often offer fixed ticket prices, and the entire system will apply the same ticket price. Depending on the airline, ticket prices will vary for each flight, so to get more information, you must regularly update ticket prices to stay informed.
It is important to be cautious with advertisements on the internet or from unfamiliar sources with unknown origins. Tet air tickets still have promotional periods with cheap tickets, but there won’t be a situation where tickets from one place are significantly cheaper than another, so don’t be tempted by cheap tickets and book without thorough research. This is an important note to avoid being scammed when buying Tet air tickets.
How to differentiate between real and fake air tickets
When buying air tickets, we should first learn a bit about air tickets. Currently, the type of air ticket being used is the electronic ticket. After payment is made to the airline or ticket agencies, passengers will receive an electronic code stored in an email, image, file, or you can request a printed copy if you prefer. So why are there fake air tickets, leading many people to be scammed when buying Tet air tickets? Let’s pay attention to the following:
- A real ticket is a ticket that has been RESERVED and PAID for by the airline.
- A fake ticket is a ticket that has been RESERVED but NOT YET PAID for by the airline, even though you have paid the ticket seller.
How to check if the Tet air ticket you purchased is genuine?
During sensitive times like Tet, when monitoring newspapers or websites, you may still come across passengers who have unknowingly purchased fake Tet air tickets, causing many problems not only for the passengers but also affecting reputable and responsible ticket agencies.
There are various ways to book air tickets, you can go directly to the official ticket agencies of the airlines to purchase and receive tickets, or you can book online through the website of your chosen ticket agency. After making the payment, you will receive a ticket code.
With the advancement of technology, air tickets are now electronic with a code, you just need to keep this code and go to the check-in counter.
One important thing to avoid being scammed when buying Tet air tickets is that you can check if the air ticket you purchased is genuine or not. A simple step is to call the hotline of the airlines and read the ticket code to the customer service representative, they will help you check in the most accurate way.
Current hotline numbers of airlines
- Vietnam Airline hotline number: 19001100
- Vietjet Air hotline number: 19001886
- Jetstar hotline number: 19001550
- Bamoo Airways hotline number: 19001166
