Vietnam-based Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising of Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, and Vietnam Air Services Company, is planning to gradually restore all domestic network by the beginning of June.

On the other hand, the Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (“CAAV”) is seeking government approval to partially resume international flights from 1 June 2020. According to Vietnam Airlines, it is estimated that by June 2020, the Vietnam flag carrier will completely recover its domestic flight network after the resumption of Danang to Van Don and Danang to Can Tho routes.

Vietnam Airlines has also mentioned its intention to launch new routes to “diversify its product portfolio”. The carrier said from 16 May 2020, it will increase its flight frequency for all its domestic routes in Vietnam. Similarly, Jetstar Pacific and VASCO will also increase the flight frequency for all domestic routes.

However, the flight schedule adjustment will still be subjected to actual situation and functional authorities’ approval. According to Vietnam Airlines, all passengers will have to wear face masks throughout the flights and adhere to health and safety protocols. Additionally, all the carriers will continue to disinfect the entire aircraft and remove in-flight meals on domestic flights according to the regulation from CAAV.

Korean Airline Seeks to Resume Flights on 19 International Routes from June

South Korea-based national flag carrier, Korean Air, is planning to resume several international routes from 1 June 2020. The 19 international routes included Washington, D.C., Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto, Frankfurt, Singapore, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur. Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak in the country, Korean Air flights were down to 55 per week on 13 international routes.

Before the pandemic, the airline would operate 900 flights on 110 routes. With the gradual opening of routes, Korean Air flights will increase to 146 on 32 international routes. The decision was made as demand grows following ease in coronavirus restrictions by many countries.

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