Flight from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City had to make an emergency landing to rescue passengers.

Passengers were rushed to the emergency room.

On December 27, more than 2 hours after takeoff, VTV passenger sitting in seat 24G (32 years old, Vietnamese nationality) had health problems (suspected low blood pressure, cold hands and feet). The crew called for assistance from a nurse on the flight and was assessed that VTV passenger needed immediate emergency care, otherwise his life would be in danger.

The crew immediately notified and communicated directly with Vietnam Airlines ' operations center via the in-flight communication system and decided to land at the nearest airport, Taoyuan Airport, at 1:27 p.m. on December 27 (local time) to provide emergency care and ensure the health and safety of VTV passengers.

As soon as the flight landed at the airport, the Vietnam Airlines branch in Taiwan prepared an ambulance and took the passenger to the hospital as quickly as possible.

The passenger is now more alert and is being tested at the hospital. The airline representative is in regular contact to check on the passenger’s condition, update information on his health status, and continue to assist the passenger when necessary.

After the passengers were taken to the emergency room, flight VN307 continued its journey to Ho Chi Minh City, landing 3 hours and 10 minutes later than planned.

Emergency landing to ensure the safety of passengers is urgent, requiring careful consideration and timely decisions from the crew as well as the airline. Although, navigating a flight for an emergency landing always consumes a lot of resources and costs for rescheduling the flight, refueling, etc.

Previously, Vietnam Airlines has repeatedly delayed flights or made emergency landings in cases where passengers had serious health problems and needed timely assistance.

VN (according to Vietnamnet)

Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/chuyen-bay-tu-tokyo-den-tp-ho-chi-minh-phai-ha-canh-khan-cap-de-cuu-hanh-khach-401659.html