Airlines join forces to support typhoon victims

According to chinhphu.vn, in a show of support for residents affected by heavy rains and flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi across numerous Northern provinces, Vietnam Airlines Group, consisting of Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vasco, has announced free transportation of relief goods from government agencies, organisations, and businesses on their operated flights, starting September 10.

Relief items are also being given priority cargo space on flights from airports nationwide to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Cat Bi in Haiphong, Vinh in Nghe An, Tho Xuan in Thanh Hoa, Van Don in Quang Ninh, and Dien Bien in Dien Bien province.

This applies to various levels of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, local people's committees, Vietnam Red Cross Society branches, and registered charitable funds established and recognised by state authorities.

Organisations and individuals wishing to transport relief goods to northern cities provinces during this period can contact the aforementioned agencies and organisations to qualify for free transportation.

Vietnam Airlines Group has also announced an initial support of $12,200 through the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee.

In a coordinated effort, Bamboo Airways has also announced it will provide free transportation of relief goods to northern Vietnam from September 11-26.

Essential items, including necessities and critical supplies for flood-affected residents, receive priority booking and are shipped at no cost on Bamboo Airways flights. This initiative covers all Bamboo Airways flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, Cam Ranh, Quy Nhon, and Dalat to Hanoi during the specified period.

Luong Hoai Nam, CEO of Bamboo Airways, said, "In recognition of the urgency of post-disaster relief efforts, Bamboo Airways' entire leadership and staff are prioritising the transportation of relief goods on our flights. We are committed to joining the nationwide effort to provide swift and timely support to our fellow citizens in the north who are grappling with the aftermath of this historic flooding."

Vietjet has also waived shipping fees for relief goods from domestic and international organisations and individuals destined for storm-affected areas until September 20.

Vietjet has allocated $81,200 to procure food, clean water, medicine, and other essentials to assist residents in overcoming difficulties and recovering from the disaster. The airline will also contribute 20 US cents from each ticket sold until September 30 to support post-typhoon recovery efforts, with an estimated total contribution of about $203,000.

Prime Minister calls for support for those affected by typhoon Yagi Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on people, businesses, organisations and localities to provide aid and support for those affected by typhoon Yagi, the third storm to hit Vietnam this year.

PM demands urgent measures to overcome typhoon consequences Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 8 chaired a hybrid conference, urging swift and concerted action to overcome the aftermath of typhoon Yagi, which has devastated northern localities of Vietnam.

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