Before take-off, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ministries, departments and sectors went to gate 12 of flight VN244 to directly check the check-in process using biometric technology integrated in the VNeID application.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ministries, departments and agencies went to gate 12 of flight VN244 to directly check the check-in process using biometric technology integrated in the VNeID application. Photo: VNA
Earlier, at 8:00 a.m. the same day, flight VN243 from Hanoi operated by Vietnam Airlines, also using the same Boeing 787 bearing the image of the Lac Bird, landed in Ho Chi Minh City, becoming the first commercial flight to arrive and use Terminal T3. The plane was solemnly welcomed with a water cannon ceremony - a tradition in the aviation industry for flights with special milestones.
The time when Terminal T3 comes into operation also coincides with the occasion towards the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), further highlighting the symbolic value of the image of the Lac Bird - representing the aspiration to fly high, reach far and the eternal spirit of the Vietnamese people.
At the inauguration event, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines Dang Ngoc Hoa shared: “The official opening of Terminal T3 is a big step forward in the process of modernizing aviation infrastructure. Vietnam Airlines is honored to accompany the special flight bearing the image of the Lac Bird - a symbol of the nation's aspiration to fly high - right on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of national reunification. This is a testament to our commitment to improving service quality, pioneering innovation and spreading Vietnamese identity on the journey to the world.”
Also on this occasion, Vietnam Airlines officially opened the new Lotus Lounge at Terminal T3. Located on the 4th floor with an area of 330m², the lounge offers a luxurious and comfortable space for Business Class passengers, high-class Golden Lotus members, VIP guests and other priority groups.
From 0:00 on April 19, Vietnam Airlines flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been transferred to Terminal T3. It is expected that by April 28, the airline's entire domestic flight network will have completed the transition to the new terminal, except for flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao, Rach Gia, and Ca Mau, which will continue to operate at Terminal T1 as they are currently.
Passengers check in for their flight. Photo: VNA
The inauguration of Terminal T3 - the largest and most modern passenger terminal in the country, along with the strong innovations in Vietnam Airlines' operations, once again affirms the pioneering role of Vietnam Airlines. On the journey of "taking off with the nation", Vietnam Airlines continues to spread Vietnamese identity, connecting Vietnam with the world with classy and meaningful flight experiences.
Source: https://daibieunhandan.vn/chuyen-bay-khai-truong-nha-ga-t3-tan-son-nhat-chinh-thuc-cat-canh-post410831.html
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