HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat international airport has flown more than 83,150 flights and welcomed an estimated 9.14 million passengers since it enter operations in 1999.
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These figures were announced at a ceremony on December 30 markingits15th anniversary and, in which, the airline was awarded the State President’s Labour Order – second class.
Over the past 15 years, the airport has successfully provided services for the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, which has enjoyed stable growth.
In 1999, Vietnam Airlines operated 19,800 flights at Tan Son Nhat airport, handling 1.8 million passengers. In 2013, the flights increased to 63,150, with a level of on-time-performance (OTP) reaching 91.3%.
Tan Son Nhat airport also worked closely with relevant agencies to strictly enforce immigration policies.
According to Skytrax Airline Rating 2013, Tan Son Nhat airport’s services were rated above the three-star level.
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