Vietnam Airlines Launches Cargo-Only Flights

Vietnam Airlines has launched cargo-only services.

In March, the airline operated 45 cargo-only flights transporting freight from Hanoi and Saigon to Bangkok, China mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.

The cargo-only flights are being operated with Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A350 aircraft, carrying about 20 - 25 tonnes of cargo per way, equivalent to a load factor of 95% - 100%.

This month, the airline expects to operate about 150 cargo-only flights between Hanoi and Saigon and from Nha Trang, Can Tho to Hanoi. Regarding international routes, the airline will expand to 130 flights that only carry goods to Northeast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong), Southeast Asia (Thailand, Singapore), Europe (UK, France, Germany, Russia) and Australia. Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines’ cargo-only flights help to sustain delivery of living necessities, as well as protective gear, face masks, medical emergency supplies and equipment to combat COVID19.

The airline recently transported three tonnes of Cho Ray Hospital’s cargo which consisted of specialized medical protective gear, medical face masks from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi as well as ten ventilators donated by Temasek Foundation from Singapore to Vietnam.

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