Vietnam Airlines flight had to make an emergency stop to rescue passengers

This is the second time this month that a Vietnam Airlines flight has had to make an emergency landing to rescue a passenger.

According to information from Vietnam Airlines , flight VN7569 of the airline departing from Hanoi to Cam Ranh at 8:35 p.m. on June 29 had to adjust its itinerary, diverting to land at Da Nang airport to support and rescue a passenger showing signs of abnormal health.

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Specifically, about 30 minutes after takeoff, passenger NVĐ (37 years old, Vietnamese nationality), sitting in seat 38B, showed signs of unstable health. The crew made an announcement to seek medical assistance from qualified passengers and performed first aid, while using an oxygen tank for the passenger.

As the passenger’s health condition did not improve, the flight captain decided to make an emergency landing at Da Nang airport and informed the ground crew to deploy a medical support plan. The plane landed safely in Da Nang, where the passenger was transferred to a local medical facility for further monitoring and treatment. Accompanying relatives and a representative of Vietnam Airlines assisted in this process.

After completing the necessary procedures, flight VN7569 continued its journey to Cam Ranh at 11:00 p.m. the same day.

Adjusting the itinerary incurs costs related to fuel, ground services and flight schedules, however, the airline affirms that it always prioritizes ensuring the safety and health of passengers in all situations.

This is one of many cases in which Vietnam Airlines has adjusted its itinerary to support passengers in need of medical assistance. Most recently, on June 16, flight VN158 from Da Nang to Hanoi landed at Phu Bai Airport (Hue) to provide emergency care to a female passenger. Previously, on May 5, flight VN35 from Hanoi to Frankfurt (Germany) also made an emergency landing at Erzurum Airport (Türkiye) for the same reason.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/vietnam-airlines-dung-khan-cap-cuu-hanh-khach-phai-tho-oxy-tren-may-bay-185250630110410501.htm