Affected by storm number 3, many flights were canceled

Due to the impact of storm No. 3, domestic airlines have simultaneously adjusted their operating plans to ensure passenger safety and flight operations.

Noi Bai Airport on the morning of July 21.

On July 21, domestic airlines simultaneously announced adjustments to flight schedules on July 21 and 22 to ensure absolute safety for passengers and crew.

Many domestic flights were canceled or had their departure times changed, especially at airports in the affected areas such as Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Van Don (Quang Ninh) and Noi Bai ( Hanoi ).

Vietnam Airlines Group (including Vietnam Airlines , Pacific Airlines and VASCO) announced the cancellation of all flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong on July 21, including: VN1188, VN7188, VN7189, VN7056, VN7057, VN1186 and VN1187.

In addition, Pacific Airlines also adjusted the departure time for two flights BL6440 and BL6441 on the same route, to ensure takeoff and landing at Cat Bi airport before 12 noon. At the same time, flights BL6520 and BL6521 were also canceled during the day.

It is expected that on July 22, Vietnam Airlines flights at Cat Bi airport will only be operated after 12 noon, depending on the actual weather conditions. In addition, many domestic and other flights on July 21 and 22 may also be affected by this adjustment.

Not only Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air has also announced a new flight plan, with the suspension of 8 flights on July 21. Specifically, these flights include: VJ232 (HCMC - Van Don), VJ233 (Van Don - HCMC), VJ290, VJ1278, VJ1284 (HCMC - Hai Phong) and VJ291, VJ1275, VJ1285 (Hai Phong - HCMC). Some other flights may also be affected by unfavorable weather conditions.

Airlines are advising passengers to check their schedules and weather conditions before heading to the airport. Flight delays or changes may continue in the coming days depending on the progress of Typhoon Wipha. Passengers are also advised to keep their seatbelts fastened throughout the flight, even when the seatbelt is off, to ensure safety in bad weather conditions.

At the same time, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has issued an urgent dispatch requesting the entire industry to urgently deploy measures to respond to storm No. 3. The Authority requested airports in the affected areas - especially Cat Bi, Van Don and Noi Bai - to coordinate with relevant agencies to inspect and evaluate infrastructure, communication systems and stations.

In addition, airports need to proactively implement measures to prevent flooding, clear waterways, protect equipment, vehicles and technical facilities. The goal is to minimize damage caused by storm No. 3 and soon stabilize operations to serve people's travel needs.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested the entire industry to urgently deploy measures to respond to storm No. 3.

At Noi Bai airport, authorities have also increased coordination to ensure order at the terminal, while advising passengers to closely monitor information from airlines and proactively adjust their travel plans accordingly.

In the context of prolonged storms and unpredictable developments, airlines said that information on adjustments will continue to be updated via websites, applications, call centers and communication channels recorded in ticket bookings.

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