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Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is considering reductions in selected aviation service fees as higher jet fuel prices and global uncertainty add fresh pressure on airlines operating in the country.
The State-owned operator said the proposed adjustments would apply to services subject to State-regulated price ceilings and are being developed following operational reviews across the airport network.
The move is aimed at helping airlines offset rising fuel costs, sustain flight operations and improve efficiency during a period of heightened market volatility.
Separately, the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation is working to optimise airspace use and improve traffic flow, while coordinating with regional partners to support more efficient flight routes.
The measures are expected to reduce fuel consumption and operating costs for airlines, particularly as geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt established flight paths.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CCAV) said renewed tensions in the Middle East, following unsuccessful talks between the United States and Iran, have raised concerns over potential energy supply disruptions.
Earlier this week, global aviation fuel markets resumed an upward trend after a prior correction. In Asia, Jet A-1 (FOB Singapore) rose to about 214–216 USD per barrel, up more than 3 USD from the previous session, with gains also seen in the Republic of Korea and the Gulf.
The average Singapore jet fuel benchmark (MOPS) has meanwhile climbed to the top tier used to calculate airline fuel surcharges for May, underscoring the rapid escalation in fuel costs./.
