On the evening of June 11 and early morning of June 12, Vietnam Airlines had to cancel 14 flights between Hanoi and Da Nang due to the impact of bad weather. In addition, flights VN7167 and VN7165 from Hanoi to Da Nang had to change direction to land at Cam Ranh or return to Hanoi because they did not meet the conditions for operation at this airport.
At the same time, 7 flights to Da Nang had to wait, affecting the route, causing 32 other flights to be delayed from 20 minutes to 1 hour and 5 minutes. In addition, at Phu Bai airport (Hue), bad weather also affected the operation, many flights to and from had to wait or depart late.
In order to respond promptly and ensure the safety of passengers and crew, Vietnam Airlines has proactively adjusted its operating plan. On the afternoon of June 12, the airline plans to increase flights and arrange wide-body aircraft on the Hanoi - Da Nang route to serve affected passengers.
Vietnam Airlines said it had to change operations due to force majeure weather factors and hoped to receive sympathy from passengers. The flight time may continue to be adjusted according to the development of the storm. The updated information will be announced by the airline through the media and contacted in the passenger's booking documents.
Currently, the 2025 storm season has begun, which could change passenger travel plans and affect airlines' punctuality indexes. However, the aviation industry always puts safety first, in which absolute safety for passengers and crew is the number one priority.
Vietnam Airlines recommends that passengers wear seat belts throughout the flight, especially in complicated weather conditions. Proactively installing seat belts, even when the signal lights are turned off, is an important measure to help reduce the risk if the aircraft encounters air disturbances.
* A series of flights in Da Nang were canceled and delayed due to bad weather
Bad weather and prolonged heavy rain in Da Nang have affected aviation activities at Da Nang International Airport.
According to preliminary statistics from Da Nang International Airport, 9 flights were canceled, 9 others could not land and 8 flights after takeoff were forced to return to the runway due to bad weather conditions.
At the domestic terminal, the crowded and tired scene was clearly seen on the faces of hundreds of passengers waiting in long lines for flight information. Heavy rain continues to fall, further increasing inconvenience to passengers.
The electronic notification board displays information about 12 flights of Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air to major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc.
A tourist from Hanoi shared that the family of 9 had booked a ticket to Hanoi since yesterday (June 11) but until now, it is still unknown when they will be able to fly. The children were tired, worried, and had busy luggage, which was really inconvenient.
A group of young people from Da Nang waiting to fly to Ho Chi Minh City were delayed for more than 1 hour and said that they had an important appointment in Ho Chi Minh City this afternoon, but with this situation, they would definitely miss it.
The weather situation in Da Nang is forecast to continue to develop complicatedly in the coming hours. Passengers are advised to closely monitor information from airlines and update weather conditions to be proactive in traveling.
