On the afternoon of September 12, a Vietnam Airlines flight carrying relief goods departed from Tan Son Nhat Airport, bringing 10 tons of essential supplies to help people in Northern Vietnam affected by the recent flooding.
The northern provinces of Vietnam, including Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Cao Bang, and others, have been severely impacted by Super Typhoon Yagi, with widespread flooding and significant damage. In response to the call for support from the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee on September 10, Vietnam Airlines announced it would transport relief supplies to the affected northern provinces free of charge.
On the afternoon of September 12, the flight carrying 10 tons of relief goods departed from Tan Son Nhat Airport at 3:00 PM and landed at Noi Bai Airport at 5:10 PM the same day.
The goods were gathered at Vietnam Airlines' cargo terminal at 2:37 PM on September 12.
The shipment included 1,000 boxes of milk, 1,000 loaves of bread, 50 boxes of canned meat, 150 boxes of sausages, 50 kg of various medicines, 20 boxes of cashew nuts, 50 boxes of instant noodles, and 100 life jackets.
The relief goods were assembled at the Vietnam Airlines cargo terminal from 9:30 AM, with trucks lined up carrying goods adorned with banners expressing solidarity between the people of Southern and Northern Vietnam.
To ensure smooth and efficient transportation, Mr. Le Chi Quan, Deputy Director of Vietnam Airlines’ Vietnam Branch, along with Red Cross members from Go Vap District, were present early to oversee the flow of goods and complete the necessary flight procedures.
The 10 tons of essential supplies, including bread, milk, medicines, and life jackets, were carefully loaded onto the aircraft.
Bui Tuan Linh, one of the donors who organized the relief campaign, shared with the media that many people, including street vendors, office workers, and even students, came together to support the people affected by the typhoon. "Sometimes it's just a bottle of body wash, a pack of medicine, or food... but every essential item was sent by people eager to help. The amount of goods donated exceeded my initial expectations by 4 to 5 times, and fortunately, Vietnam Airlines was able to assist with customs clearance and transportation to the North," said Mr. Linh.
After being loaded onto the aircraft, the flight carrying the relief goods took off from Tan Son Nhat Airport at 3:00 PM. The flight landed at Noi Bai Airport at 5:10 PM and the goods were unloaded and transported to Vietnam Airlines’ warehouse within an hour.
By 7:00 PM, the 10 tons of relief supplies had been dispatched to the affected provinces, including Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Cao Bang, and others, which were facing severe flooding.
This 10-ton shipment is part of a total of 30 tons of goods donated after two days of campaigning in response to the call for help from the Vietnam Red Cross in Go Vap District (Ho Chi Minh City).
In addition to organizations and agencies, many individuals were present at Tan Son Nhat Airport from the morning of September 12 to send relief supplies to the northern people. The process of receiving donations will continue in the coming days, and citizens can send supplies to local Red Cross chapters or other government agencies such as the Central Party Office T78, A01 Foreign Security Bureau, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, charity organizations, or businesses.
The National Airline, together with various organizations, is working to support the northern people in overcoming the aftermath of the disaster.
With professional cargo handling experience, a fleet of spacious and modern aircraft, and a team of skilled staff, Vietnam Airlines is committed to providing full support to help people in the North get through these difficult times.
On September 11, the Vietnam Airlines Youth Union, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security’s Youth Union, the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group, and Vietcombank, organized a donation campaign, collecting money and essential goods, including generators, valued at 500 million VND, to send to those affected by the disaster in Thai Nguyen and Yen Bai.