Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight paths via Middle East
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to ensure the utmost safety of passengers and crew amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
To ensure its commitment to prioritising safety above all else, the carrier will maintain the adjusted routes until tensions in the Middle East ease. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - National flag carrier VietnamAirlines has announced adjustments to its flight routes between Vietnam andEurope to ensure the utmost safety of passengers and crew amid rising tensions inthe Middle East.
Accordingly, flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi MinhCity to Paris (France), Frankfurt (Germany), and London (the UK) will avoidairspace over conflict-affected regions of the Middle East. This rerouting isexpected to extend flight times by approximately 15 minutes and will incuradditional operational costs.
Despite these challenges, to ensure its commitmentto prioritising safety above all else, the carrier will maintain the adjustedroutes until tensions ease.
Passengers planning travel to or from Europeduring this period are advised to stay updated by checking the airlines’website at www.vietnamairlines.com and Facebook page at//www.facebook.com/vn.VietnamAirlines, or by contacting its customer carehotline at 1900 1100./.
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