Vietnam Airlines to tighten COVID-19 prevention during Tết

Vietnam Airlines staff sprays disinfectant after the flight. — Photo vietnamairlines.com

HÀ NỘI — Vietnam Airlines announced on Wednesday it will intensify COVID-19 prevention and control measures during the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

All passengers must have their temperature checked before boarding, fill out a health declaration, and wear a face mask throughout the flight.

They must also abide by social distancing measures at check-in areas and will be given sanitised wipes.

Flights from Cát Bi Airport in the northern port city of Hải Phòng will have seating spread out and only serve water.

Flights from Cát Bi and Hà Nội’s Nội Bài International Airport to the central city of Đà Nẵng or HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport will be fully sterilised immediately after landing.

At the end of every day, all Vietnam Airlines aircraft will be thoroughly sprayed with CH2200 disinfectant.

The Vietnam Airlines Group and its members – Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO – will implement all pandemic control measures in line with guidance from and the regulations of health agencies. — VNS

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