Vietnam’s Jet Fuel Crunch Forces Airlines to Cut Flights Ahead of Peak Travel
Vietnam’s airlines are trimming flights and weighing surcharges as a jet fuel shortage pressures domestic travel ahead of a busy season.
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Vietnam’s airlines are trimming flights and weighing surcharges as a jet fuel shortage pressures domestic travel ahead of a busy season.
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