14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

Vietnam’s national flag carrier cancels flights to Russia from March 25

Anh Kiet

Mar 23, 2022 / 05:23 PM

The carrier announced that it is waiting instructions on the procedures, requirements and aircraft insurance related to flying to Russia.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will temporarily halt regular flights on the Hanoi-Moscow air route from March 25 until further notice amid the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war.

An aircraft of the national flag carrier. Photo: Vietnam Airlines

The carrier announced that it is waiting for instructions on the procedures, requirements, and aircraft insurance related to flying to Russia.

The airline expressed deep regret over the force majeure, affirming that it will return the funds to ticket purchasers and help them reschedule the flight for when air connections to Russia are restored.

It recommended passengers closely follow the upcoming announcements.

Passengers can seek assistance through Vietnam Airlines’ website at www.vietnamairlines.com, its mobile app, Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/VietnamAirlines, its call center at 19001100, or ticket offices and agents nationwide.

Vietnam Airlines is currently the only Vietnamese carrier operating a regular flight to Moscow. The carrier just resumed the route between Hanoi and Moscow in January after nearly two years of hiatus due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnam Airlines launches huge flight sale

17 Mar, 21:01

The program applies to passengers who buy tickets from March 20 to 29.

National flag carrier ready to fly Vietnamese citizens home from Ukraine

02 Mar, 16:05

Vietnam Airlines has experience in conducting evacuation flights from conflict zones.

Hanoi’s Party chief outlines agenda at voter meeting

The candidates pledge institutional reform, infrastructure upgrades and a stronger focus on science, technology and public services as the capital prepares for the 16th National Assembly term.

28 Feb, 06:00 PM

Young generation steps up to power climate action

As climate risks intensify across Southeast Asia, young people are being called upon to move from awareness to action, harnessing technology, creativity and policy engagement to accelerate environmental solutions.

26 Feb, 06:32 PM

Hanoi positions itself at forefront of implementing key Party resolutions

The three resolutions on education, healthcare reform and cultural development are closely interconnected and mutually reinforcing, all directed toward building a capital that is cultured, civilized, modern and happy.

25 Feb, 03:48 PM

Party Chief urges stronger state economy and cultural drive

Developing the state economy and Vietnamese culture forms the twin pillars of a unified development strategy, one strengthening material capacity, the other reinforcing cultural and social resilience.

25 Feb, 03:19 PM

Putting people first: Making happiness Hanoi’s measure of success

A central message of the 14th National Party Congress and the 18th Congress of the Hanoi Party Organization (2025-2030) is that people’s happiness must be at the core of development. All policies be grounded in citizens’ legitimate rights and interests, with public satisfaction serving as the ultimate measure of success.

24 Feb, 11:34 AM