Omicron could affect plans for international flight resumption: transport ministry

Vietnamese passengers undergo immigration procedures at the Van Don Airport, Quang Ninh Province, after landing on a flight from the U.S., Sept. 12, 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Binh Minh

Vietnam plans to resume international flights in early 2022, but the transport ministry said the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 could throw a wrench in the works.

It had recommended the resumption of flights to 12 countries and territories under a three-phase roadmap starting in January, but the emergence of the new strain has made some destination countries cautious, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong said at a government meeting Thursday.

So his ministry is again holding discussions with relevant parties to finalize a detailed plan, he added.

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