Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific and national flagship Vietnam Airlines are transporting relief aid items for free to families in the central flood-hit areas.
Jetstar Pacific said it would deliver for free all legitimate aid supplies from organizations and agencies on its daily flight from HCMC to Vinh, for families in Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces until November 15.
Vietnam Airlines said it would collect donations for flood victims on its flights from HCMC and Hanoi to Vinh, Dong Hoi, Hue and Danang. It announced it would also transport supplies donated by Vietnam Fatherland Front, the People’s Committee of cities and provinces, the Vietnam Red Cross as well as local and foreign charities.
The national carrier has collected VND1.2 billion and basic necessities from staff to help the flood victims. It has distributed VND50 million to families and donated books and notebooks to children in the region.
Every week, Vietnam Airlines has 126 flights to Danang, 49 to Hue, 28 to Vinh and eight to Dong Hoi. Jetstar Pacific currently operates a daily flight between HCMC and Vinh, but will double the service from October 31 after delivery of a new Airbus A320 brings its aircraft fleet to seven.
Vietnam Airlines asked organizations and agencies to call either Luu Minh Viet on 0975316886 or (04) 39742808 or Nguyen Cao Cuong on 0912 827 777 or (08) 62 555 777; ext 7756 and 7776 to register for relief aid transportation.
Interested organizations and agencies can contact Jetstar Pacific via 0989609600 or visit its headquarters at 112 Hong Ha in HCMC’s Tan Binh District.
