Vietnam’s overcrowded airports cost Vietnam Airlines US$20 million last year

The president of Vietnam Airlines has said that overcrowding at airports in the burgeoning Southeast Asian nations cost the national carrier US$20 million last year, VN Express is reporting.

Key takeaways

• HCMC airport was built for 28 million visitors a year; but
• Last year it had 34 million arrivals.
• Hanoi airport was built for 25 million visitors a year; but
• It is expected to finish 2023 with 30 million arrivals.