Many flights delayed and canceled due to storm number 5

Many flights of Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have been delayed or canceled due to the impact of storm No. 5 on the Central region.

Accordingly, Vietnam Airlines plans to adjust its operation plan at Dong Hoi, Thanh Hoa, and Hue airports on August 24-25.

Specifically, at Phu Bai Airport (Hue) on August 24, flights VN1549 and VN1548; VN7067 and VN7066; VN7545 and VN7544 between Hanoi and Hue; VN1378 and VN1379 between Ho Chi Minh City and Hue will be canceled.

On August 25, flights will have their operating times adjusted, expected to take off and land after 12 hours.

At Dong Hoi Airport, on August 25, flights VN1404 and VN1405 between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Hoi; VN1591 and VN1590 between Hanoi and Dong Hoi will be canceled.

Many flights were delayed and canceled due to storm number 5.

At Tho Xuan Airport (Thanh Hoa) on August 25, flights between Thanh Hoa and Ho Chi Minh City including: VN1273 and VN1272; VN7270 and VN7271; VN1276 and VN1277; VN7276 and VN7275; VN7079 and VN7078; VN1278 and VN1279 will be canceled.

In addition, many domestic and international flights on August 25 may be affected by the chain reaction of storm No. 5. Affected passengers will be supported by the airline according to regulations.

Vietjet also said that some flights to and from Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Vinh (Nghe An), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Phu Bai (Hue) and some other airports in the storm-affected areas may have to adjust their operation plans on August 24 and 25.

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, storm No. 5 (Kajiki) is directly affecting aviation activities, with the four airports most heavily affected: Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Vinh (Nghe An), Dong Hoi (Quang Tri) and Phu Bai (Hue City). In addition, many other airports such as Noi Bai, Cat Bi, Van Don, Da Nang, Chu Lai and Pleiku are also required to proactively deploy prevention plans in case the storm changes direction or increases in intensity.

To ensure absolute safety, airports have activated 24/7 duty mode and strictly implemented storm prevention procedures: Checking and reinforcing infrastructure, clearing drainage, and preventing flooding.

Vinh airport in particular is required to pay special attention to repairing damaged structures and updating meteorological conditions to promptly and flexibly adjust flight operations.

Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation is also assigned to increase the provision of continuous weather forecasts and warnings. Airlines closely monitor developments and adjust flight plans to ensure the safety of passengers, crews and operations.

Ngoc Vy

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/hoan-huy-hang-loat-chuyen-bay-vi-bao-so-5-ar961538.html