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Winging It West: Vietnam Airlines Reroutes Europe Flights Amid Pakistan Airspace Closure

Updated: May 08, 2025 14:00

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Vietnam Airlines has quickly re-routed its flight routes to Europe following Pakistan's surprise airspace closure, ensuring passenger safety and business continuity in the face of escalating regional tensions.
 
Background
  • Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed its airspace at 2:55 a.m. (Vietnam time) on May 7 due to heightened security after clashes with India.
  • This shutdown directly affects the international flights between Vietnam and the large cities of Europe, prompting airlines to divert to alternative routes.
Flights Affected and Adjustments
  • Vietnam Airlines diverted several flights linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Frankfurt, Paris, and London.
  • Around 10 flights were diverted on May 7 in order to circumvent Pakistani airspace.
  • The airline warns of the possibility of more route diversions as events unfold.
Passenger Safety and Communication
  • Vietnam Airlines reaffirms that safety is its paramount concern, while rerouted flights can lead to longer travel time and increased fares.
  • Travelers are advised to monitor the most recent information available on the website, social media, or customer service hotlines of the airline.
Industry-Wide Impact
  • Other Asian airlines, such as EVA Air, Korean Air, and Thai Airways, also reroute or modify flights to Europe and South Asia because of the closure.
  • Vietjet, Vietnam's number one carrier to India, hasn't made any route adjustments as yet.
Regular Monitoring
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and Vietnam Airlines are keeping a close eye on developments and will alert passengers immediately should there be further adjustments. 
 
Sources: VnExpress, Xinhua, VietnamPlus, Bao Hai Duong, Reuters, Vietnam News

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