Sky-High Prices for Airport Food in Vietnam

Passengers traveling through Vietnamese airports have expressed

over . Many have pointed out that the cost of meals and drinks is significantly higher than in regular restaurants. For example, a bowl of pho, typically priced at 40,000 VND outside, costs 160,000 VND at the airport. Similarly, a 500ml bottle of water, which normally sells for around 10,000 VND, is priced at 50,000 VND.

Due to these

, many passengers have found ways to avoid . Some bring their own food, such as rice and meat dishes, while others eat before arriving at the airport. The lack of affordable options has led to dissatisfaction among travelers, who believe that the prices are high.

In contrast, airports in other countries often regulate food prices to ensure fairness for passengers. Many travelers have questioned why Vietnamese airports do not have similar policies in place. This issue has

whether authorities should to prevent excessive pricing and ensure a more reasonable cost for airport meals.