Vietnam Airlines plane diverted for emergency landing

On the morning of June 16, Vietnam Airlines flight VN158 from Da Nang to Hanoi had to divert to land at Phu Bai airport (Hue) to promptly provide emergency care to a female passenger with health problems.

About 5 minutes after takeoff, passenger TTPD (25 years old, Vietnamese nationality), sitting in seat 11B, suddenly showed signs of abnormal health. The crew immediately used loudspeakers to call for support from doctors and medical staff who volunteered to be on the flight. At the same time, flight attendants performed first aid and provided oxygen to the passenger.

However, the passenger's health condition did not improve. The captain quickly contacted the Vietnam Airlines operations center and informed the ground department at Phu Bai airport (Hue) to prepare emergency equipment and personnel. Immediately after that, the flight was diverted to Phu Bai airport to ensure that the passenger received timely medical assistance.

Vietnam Airlines has flexibly changed its itinerary many times to support passengers in need of medical assistance.

After landing, the passengers were taken to a local hospital for treatment, accompanied by relatives and representatives of Vietnam Airlines. Flight VN158 completed the necessary procedures and continued its journey to Hanoi at 09:10 the same day, about an hour later than planned.

Although the itinerary adjustment incurs additional costs related to fuel, ground services and flight schedule coordination, Vietnam Airlines affirms that the safety and health of passengers is always the top priority in all situations.

Previously, Vietnam Airlines has flexibly changed its itinerary many times to support passengers in need of medical assistance. Most recently, on May 5, 2025, flight VN35 from Hanoi to Frankfurt (Germany) made an emergency landing at Erzurum airport (Turkey) to rescue a passenger. In January 2025, flight VN1602 from Buon Ma Thuot to Hanoi also diverted to land at Da Nang airport for the same reason.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Xa-hoi/may-bay-vietnam-airlines-chuyen-huong-ha-canh-khan--i771731/