Vietnam’s newest carrier, Bamboo Airways, has said it will increase flight frequency on the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City route to 16 per day starting from June 1, in an effort to meet demand during the peak summer season.

Wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will be used as there is more room to keep passengers apart and curb the spread of COVID-19.

Passengers will have their temperature checked and be asked to make health declarations and wear face masks during their trips.

Aside from the Hanoi - HCM City route, Bamboo Airways has also increased the frequency of flights linking the two major cities with popular tourist destinations around the country.

The carrier is set to resume flights on all of its domestic routes in June.