Latest International Travel News with Vietnam Airlines

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Vietnam Airlines has resumed international flights in response to domestic customers' demand.

 

Boeing 787 Dreanliner for International flights (file photo)

 

Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines continues operating repatriation flights in service of travelers overseas. 

The well-being and safety of passengers is our utmost priority.

 

In response to the spread of Covid-19, Vietnam Airlines has been implementing various measures to provide our passengers the most comfortable flights possible, and we are also committed to policies that ensure our passengers' rights.

 

 

They are continuously monitoring the situation and will provide updates as necessary.

 

Regulations on travel documents

 

Here are details of the current regulations,  However these regulations are subject to change due to further announcements from local authority in the future.

 

Passengers are required to have adequate travel documents for all flights on all concerned airlines and to abide by national laws and regulations.

 

Vietnam Airlines are not responsible if passengers are denied entry into any country, passengers will be responsible for any legal liability, and to pay any fine, penalty or charge imposed against us by the Government concerned, any detention costs we are charged; the cost of transporting passengers from that country and any other costs we reasonably pay or agree to pay.

 

The fare collected for carriage to the point of refusal or denied entry will not be refunded by us.

 

The airline suggests you visit the IATA website for the latest entry requirements of the destinations you are travelling to.

 

Entry and Exit Requirements:

 

The Vietnamese government continues to allow pre-approved foreigners and their families in exempted categories, including diplomats, officials, experts, business managers, foreign investors, high-tech workers, and other business travelers to enter Vietnam. 

 

Please note that these individuals will be subject to mandatory COVID-19 testing and quarantine upon arrival.

 

Detailed instructions for foreigners in exempted categories applying for entry into Vietnam are available on the Vietnamese government’s website (in Vietnamese only).  If you have any questions about this process, please contact your employer or sponsoring organization directly.

 

Flights running 

 

Currently on the Vietnam Airlines website they have posted this information on flights in operation.

 

Ho Chi Minh city (SGN) - Sydney (SYD) flight operates only on 05/09/2021, 09/09/2021, 12/09/2021, 19/09/2021, 26/09/2021, 30/09/2021

 

Ho Chi Minh city (SGN) - Melbourne (MEL) flight operates only on 07/09/2021, 14/09/2021, 21/09/2021, 28/09/2021

 

Hanoi (HAN) - London (LHR) flight operates only on 02/09/2021, 21/09/2021

 

Hanoi (HAN) - Moscow (SVO) flight operates only on 03/09/2021

 

Hanoi (HAN) - Taipei (TPE) operates 1 flight per week (Tue.) from 01/11/2021

 

Hanoi (HAN) - Incheon (ICN) flight operates only on 12/09/2021 & 1 flight per week (Thu.) from 01/11/2021 (Suspended. 09/09/2021) 

 

Hanoi (HAN) - Narita (NRT) operates on 11/09/2021 & 1 flight per week (Thu.) 

 

Ho Chi Minh city (SGN) - Narita (NRT) operates 1 flight per week (Tue.) (Suspended. 07/09/2021, 14/09/2021)

 

Ho Chi Minh city (SGN) - Bangkok (BKK) operates 1 flight per week (Wed.) 

 

Domestic Travel

 

Domestic flights (file photo)

 

According to the US Embassy’s website in Vietnam, the COVID-19 Testing for Domestic Travel is as follows:

 

In Hanoi: Since July 10, Noi Bai Airport has offered pre-boarding COVID-19 testing service for passengers flying domestically from Hanoi.  U.S. citizens who have questions about this service should contact air carriers directly.

 

In Ho Chi Minh City: Since July 11, Tan Son Nhat Airport has also offered pre-boarding COVID-19 testing service for passengers flying domestically from HCMC.  If you have any questions about this service should contact air carriers directly.

 

Bottom line is as the situation on travel in general all across the globe is changing daily, it is important to contact your airline first, to get all the latest rules and regulatons, before booking a flight.