Why were some flights at Tan Son Nhat and Con Dao delayed and canceled on the morning of March 27?

(NLDO)- Vietnam Airlines adjusted flight times at Tan Son Nhat airport, canceled some flights to Con Dao due to restrictions from authorities and for operational reasons.

According to the announcement from the authorities, operations at Tan Son Nhat airport are expected to be restricted from 8:30 to 9:40 on March 27. Vietnam Airlines has adjusted the schedule of flights to and from this airport.

Operations at Tan Son Nhat airport are limited, Vietnam Airlines adjusted the schedule of flights to and from this airport on the morning of March 27. Illustration photo: Duong Ngoc

Specifically, many flights arriving and departing from Tan Son Nhat airport during this time frame are directly affected. In addition, the chain effect will cause some other flights to be delayed or have to take off early.

In addition, for operational reasons, Vietnam Airlines had to change the schedule of some flights to and from Con Dao airport on March 27 and 28.

Specifically, the airline will not operate 3 flights on March 27 and 3 flights on March 28 between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao.

Vietnam Airlines has mobilized aircraft from other routes to increase at least two flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao on March 27.

Passengers on affected flights will be supported by the airline in accordance with regulations. Information on the operation plan will be regularly updated by Vietnam Airlines in the following newsletters.

Vietnam Airlines representative expressed their apologies and regrets the change in plans and hopes to receive passengers' understanding in this situation.

Vietnam Airlines recommends that passengers planning to arrive or depart from Tan Son Nhat and Con Dao airports during this time regularly monitor and update information on the website www.vietnamairlines.com; mobile application "Vietnam Airlines"; text Zalo: https://zalo.me/3149253679280388721; official Vietnam Airlines Facebook Fanpage; contact ticket offices, official agents and Customer Care Center 1900 1100.

Vietjet Air also said that on the morning of March 27, many flights changed their schedules due to the airport adjusting its aircraft reception plan.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/vi-sao-mot-so-chuyen-bay-tai-tan-son-nhat-con-dao-bi-cham-huy-trong-sang-27-3-196250327103918274.htm