A representative of Noi Bai airport said that on the morning of October 7, due to the impact of heavy thunderstorms in the airport area and reduced visibility, Noi Bai International Airport coordinated with the flight management agency to adjust the form of operation to ensure absolute safety for take-off and landing operations.
In dangerous weather conditions, some flights may be affected, passengers should pay attention to information from airlines to proactively plan their journeys safely and conveniently.
Previously, Vietnam Airlines said that it had begun adjusting many flights due to the impact of storm No. 11 Matmo.
On October 5, Vietnam Airlines said that due to the impact of storm No. 11 ( Matmo), Vietnam Airlines plans to adjust its operating plan on October 5.
Flights with flight numbers VN1186 and VN1188 on the Ho Chi Minh City - Hai Phong route; VN1187 on the Hai Phong - Ho Chi Minh City route have new departure times of 16:00, 17:35 and 6:35 on October 5.
Flights with serial numbers VN592 and VN593, between Hanoi and Hong Kong (China), took off at 12:15 and 16:15 (local time) on October 5.
Vietnam Airlines Group 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 of the aircraft encountering air disturbances.
Previously, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has just issued a document to units, airports, and airports that are forecast to be in areas directly affected by storm No. 11.
According to the forecast, airports and airports located in areas directly affected by storm No. 11 include: Van Don International Airport, Cat Bi.
Noi Bai International Airport, airports: Tho Xuan, Vinh, Dien Bien proactively update information, beware when the storm has unusual developments.
To proactively respond to the storm, ensure the safety of flight operations, people and property at airports, and minimize negative impacts on flight operations, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam) requires agencies and units to deploy 24/7 duty.
At Van Don International Airport and airports under Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV) located in the area affected by storm No. 11, the Vietnam Airports Authority requested ACV to preside over and coordinate with relevant agencies and units to inspect the airport infrastructure system, communication system... to promptly detect and handle damage (if any) to ensure safety for works and stations, ensuring safety for operations at airports.
Deploy plans to prevent rain and storms, measures to prevent flooding, clear the flow in airports, protect works, vehicles, and equipment at airports, minimize damage caused by rain and storms and quickly stabilize all aviation activities to serve the needs of passengers.
For airports under construction (Cat Bi International Airport, Vinh Airport), the Vietnam Airports Authority requires investors to request contractors to immediately deploy storm response work; identify technical stops to stop construction according to the development of the storm; prepare conditions to promptly fix construction incidents, ensure safety, and limit damage caused by the storm.
Arrange 24/7 duty, proactively update meteorological information to promptly propose appropriate and safe exploitation plans.
The Department also noted that after the storm weakens and makes landfall, there is a risk of causing rain after the storm.
For Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM), the Department requires VATM to direct aviation meteorological service providers to strengthen the work of ensuring the quality of meteorological information; continuously monitor weather conditions in the area of responsibility, update forecasts and warnings; provide full and timely monitoring, forecasting and warning information to users.
For airlines and flight operations assurance service providers, the HKVN requires units to strengthen coordination; closely monitor the developments of storm No. 11 to have plans to adjust flight plans or change flight schedules accordingly and ensure flight safety.
At the same time, fully update meteorological information from relevant aviation meteorological facilities and based on the actual situation to deploy necessary response actions, minimize the impact on operations, ensure safety of flight operations, and protect people and property of the unit from natural disasters.
For the Northern Airports Authority, the Authority requires the Port Authority to supervise the implementation of response contents at relevant airports; ensure smooth communication with the Steering Committee for PCTT & TKCN of the Vietnam Airports Authority and relevant agencies and units within its responsibility to respond in all situations.
