Vietnam Airlines tips for delayed or canceled flights

After receiving the information about the delay or cancellation of VietnamAir flights due to the rain and storm, passengers must update an accurate delayed time and expected time to be resumed. It's the best for passengers to contact the airline or ticket counters at airport to get the most accurate information. Do not listen to the information transmitted from the people without authority. After getting the information, you should note in the manual to remember exactly.

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If VietnamAirlines cancel flight, passengers need to get accurate information on alternative flights. Passengers should note the scheduled departure time, seat number, flight number and the relevant procedures (if any) to be transferred to alternative flights. With alternative flight or subsequent flight, the number of available seats is less so passengers have to update accurate information.

Delay and cancellation is caused mainly by weather. So, passengers have to update the weather information, especially rainy days through the airport, the press or smartphone. Updating weather information helps passengers predict when weather will be good and safe for flight departure and also help passengers to plan to move into hotels or stay in the airport.

Passengers can use mobile phone to log in, enter reservation code and book Vietnam Airlines eticket. If the information about the delayed/ canceled flights announced before checking in, passengers should pay attention to baggage and select the comfortable seat for themselves. If the information is informed after completing check-in with checked baggage, passengers should contact staff at check-in counters to know about the baggage situation.

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Passengers can feel uncomfortable when their flight is delayed or canceled. They can walk in the airport, visit stalls, and explore the airport in the spare time. In addition, passengers should charge for phone, laptop or tablet to use if the weather continues to be rainy and storm. This is also the means for families and relatives to be able to communicate and update regularly the situation, avoid losing contact.

For delayed flights of Vietnam Airline, passengers traveling with children should pay attention to the meal of children. While waiting at the airport along with children, passengers should contact the airline staff for assistance. Or buy snacks at the airport as soon as possible to avoid out of stock. It is best for passengers to buy bread, instant foods in anticipation of delay or cancellation.

Delayed and canceled is that nobody wants, so many people still hold annoyance. However, depending on the weather or other circumstances, passengers should sympathize and be clam after receiving notification of the delay and cancellation.

Source: http://www.vietnamairlines.travel/

Bassac Cruise - Mekong River Delta

Bassac Cruise is a deluxe cruise in Mekong River. With the desire of providing tourists with memorable and best services, it ensures to be a very good companion to you along the trip. The cruise is a great choice for individuals, couples, and groups.

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Cheap flights to Asia

As the largest continent among 5 continents, Asia owns many attractive tourist destinations. Therefore, the number of visitors to this area is more and more increasing. To meet the demand of visitors, many airlines offer cheap flights to Asia.

Cheap flights to Asia

Asia is located in the Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere accounting for 8.6% of the total surface area of earth (representing approximately 29.9% of the ground). There are more than 4 billion people living here, occupying more than 60% of the world's population today.

Suez isthmus is the demarcation between Asia and Europe stretching across many places like Dardanelles Isthmus, Bosphorus Isthmus, Marmara Sea, Black Sea, Caspi Sea, Kavkaz Mountain Range, Ural Mountain, and Kara Sea in Kara, Russia.

In terms of politics, Asia consists of part of Eurasian continent and large archipelagos adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and excludes Russia, although majority of Russian territory is located in Asia. Some Asian countries have the territories Some Asian countries beyond Asia.

Tourist attractions in Asia

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United Arab Emirates (UAE): Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Safari Desert, Palm Island, Burj Khalifa Tower, the Persian Gulf, Heritage Crafts Village, Spice Market, 7-star Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai Coastal City, Wonderland Amusement Park in Bur Dubai, Creekside Park in Bur Dubai, Safa Park on Sheikh Zayed avenue, Dubai Miracle garden, Business Bay area, Dubai Marina area, Jumeirah beach.

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh - the most popular destination in Saudi Arabia, Musmak Fort, Al Faisaliah Riyadh Tower, Riyadh, Cairo Square, Olaya skyscraper, Suleimaniyah skyscraper or Faisaliah Tower (pinnacles), King Abdul Aziz Historical Park, National Museum and Murabba Palace, as-Sa'ah Square, office of the Governor, souq (traditional markets), Empty Quarter valley and the Mecca.

Bangladesh: Sundarbans National Park, Bagerhat historic Islamic city, Contic Sea (Chittagong Chittagong), Ethnographic Museum, Jama Masjid e Shahi Mosques, Chandanpura Mosque, the tombs at Sultan Bayazid Bostami, Foy Lake, Rangamati Hill district, Ahsan Manzil Palace Museum, Chota Katra Museum, Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Hazrat Shah Jalal shrine, Zaflong, Kuakata beach.

Israel: Dead Sea, Galilee Sea, Tel Aviv city, Jerusalem's Old City, the Wailing Wall, Temple Rock, Masada Fort, Caesarea Town, Negev desert, Red Sea, Bahai Garden, Tabor Mount, Qumran cave, Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Shrine building of the Book.

The India Gate, New Delhi

India: Delhi capital, the National Museum, Crafts Museum, Museum of international toilet, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Qutub Minar, Baha'i Temple, Qutub Minar tower, Dilli Haat, Janpath, Udaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Mehrangarh fort, Jodhpur green city, Gujarat, magnificent Taj Mahal temple, Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri citadel.

Iran: Rudkhan castle, Bekhradi historic house, Oljaytu Mausoleum in Soltaniyeh, Laleh Kandovan hotel, Toghrol Tower, Shiraz and Esfahan, Karim Khan Citadel in Shiraz, Kandovan Village, Tabriz, Kadovan ancient stone village, Tabriz markets, the blue church, Shah- goli Park, Mashrouteh Museum, Abyaneh ancient village, Eram Garden, Vank- the most famous church in Iran, Amna Perkich church, Milad tower, Azad tower, Esfahan city.

Jordan: Petra Ancient Capital, Amman capital, George church, Nebo Mount, church on Nebo Mount, Kerak, Crusader castle. Wadi Rum desert, Jabal Rum Mount, Jebel Rum Mount, Adami, Dead Sea, Amman Theater, Ajloun castle.

Kuwait: Liberation Tower, National Museum, Science and Natural History Museum, Al-Qurain House, Science Center, Tareq Rajab Museum, Ras Salmiya Mosque, Fatima Catholic Mosque, Al-Fahd Salem Street, Kuwait Towers, Parkland.

Sri Lanka: Granite Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Bahirawakanda Temple, National Museum, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Temple, beaches in Sri Lanka, Vesak Festival, Nuwara Eliya Mountain, Mirissa Beach, Kandy city, Sigiriya Ancient City, population Dambulla cave and temple, Anuradhapura sacred city, Polonnaruwa ancient capital, Galle city and forts, Sinharaja Natural Reserve.

Maldives: Utheemu Ganduvaru, Biyadhoo Island Resort, Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque, National Museum, HP Reef, Banana Reef, Manta Point, Alimatha Island, Hulhumale Church, beaches in Mafuushi, Male - the capital of Maldives, Maldives archipelago, Himmafushi village, Republic Square, Male Fish Market.

Nepal: Kathmandu, Swayambhunath Stupa, stunning Annapurana Mountain, High Peaks (belonging to the Himalayas), Nepal- an ideal place to observe birds, Kathmandu valley, Pokhara, Pagoda worshiping Buddha of Vietnamese people in Lumbini, Nagarkot.

Oman: Zighy Bay, Muscat capital, Souq Matrouh old city, the beach of Chedi hotel, Royal Theatre, Hajar mountains, Yachts in Oman, Wahiba Desert, Quriyat fishing villages, R 'Al Hadd and Al as R'as Junayz beaches, Nizwa city, Nizwa Market, Sumail Gap.

Qatar: camel market, vegetable market, Sealine beach, rolling desert dunes, Qatar Islamic Museum, Villagio supermarket, Doha Sport City, Doha Trade Center and Pearl Monument.

Turkey: Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) - the famous mosque, Hippodrome Square - the largest museum in Turkey, Leather Outlet Center, Ortakoy village, Handicrafts Stores, Grand Bazzaar Market, Dolmabahce Palace, Alacati village, Celsus library and Cappadocia city.


Popular airports in Asia

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Popular airlines in Asia and fly to Asia
The popular airlines operating flights to Asia consist of Air India, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, SriLankan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Yemenia, Jet Airways, Air India Express, Air India, Air Arabia, flydubai, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, El Al Israel Airlines, Maldivian…with different fares depending on the ticket class and the period. Turkish Airlines, Air India, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Kuwait Airways are the most prestigious airlines and have the highest frequency of flights. The major airlines in Asia include Japan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Air Macau, Cathay Pacific, Hongkong Airlines, China Airlines, Eva Air, Korean Air, Delta Airlines, Qantas, Aeroflot, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Jet Asia Airways, All Nippon Airways, Air France, Asiana Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines…

Popular flights to Asia

Emirates B777-300ER

Most major airlines and cheap airlines currently offering direct cheap flights to India, cheap flights to Kuwait, and others in Asia are primarily United Arab Emirates, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. From Vietnam, passengers can book cheap flights to Qatar, United Arab Emirates, India, and Saudi Arabia quickly and conveniently.

The major cheap flights to Dubai, Doha, Istanbul-Atatürk, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Delhi from Australia, France, England, Italy, German, Russia, Spain, Austria, the US, Egypt, Czech Republic, Switzerland, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.

Some useful information

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If you are planning a trip to Asian countries, especially Middle Eastern countries, you should pay attention to some following advices:

Always keep money carefully: Visitors should change a little cash to the money of the country where you will travel, but for better safety, visitors should use a credit card and limit to spend cash. In cities of Middle East, credit card is accepted at many bars, restaurants, shops, commercial centers and important attractions.

Respect the local customs: This is especially important thing when traveling to the Middle East, a region where Muslim covers the majority population. For them, religion is more sacred than the blood, so it is best to respect local customs. Visitors should not have any acts which offend the locals or the local regulations and laws. Visitors coming to Middle East - especially women should learn clearly the local customs, habits, and laws related to the activities, suitable clothes, do not allow to drink wine and must comply with curfew in the area.

Subscribe continuous current situation: Asian countries and the Middle East region is quite safe, but visitors also note that this region has still a lot of political unrest. Before traveling here, visitors should check the warnings and advices from several countries to ensure that the countries where visitors will arrive.

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Hue beauty from outskirts to citadel

Hue City with charming Perfume River is more romantic and poetic by Hue’s royal splendor. Palaces and pagodas, tombs and temples, culture and cuisine, history and heartbreak – all create a unique feature that tourists cannot forget in Hue travel. From the outskirts to Hue Citadel, everywhere in this city brings a sense of peace and prosperous empire in the past which remains until now.

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Thanh Toan Bridge

Thanh Toan Bridge

Thanh Toan Bridge, an ancient bridge with special architecture, is located in Thanh Thuy Chanh Village, about 8km from Hue City to the east. Undergoing ups and downs of time and history, the bridge remains its own featured architectural style. Near the bridge, it is a large ground where locals gather to organize many activities. The bridge is also a "communal house" where community activities have been taking place for a long time. Apart from folk mark festival held every two years on the third day of the first lunar month, Bai Choi festival is also held here. This is a long-lasting folk game bearing Vietnamese culture and identity. In Northern Vietnam, there are two most famous tile-covered bridges: Khuc Thoai Bridge and Phu Khe Bridge. Thanh Toan Bridge in North Central Coast Vietnam and Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An (South Central Coast) are two well-known ones. The bridge has particular architectural motif and highest artistic value among bridges in Vietnam.
Ngo Mon Gate

Ngo Mon Gate

Ngo Mon Gate is not just as simple as a gate, but also a whole complex architecture. Above the gate, there is Ngu Phung Pavillion (Pavilion of Five Phoenixes) where some important court ceremonies used to be taken place. Here is also the place where the abdication ceremony of the last Vietnamese emperor occurred on August 30 1945. Ngo Mon Gate is a monumental and palatial complex architecture - one of the highest architectures of Hue Citadel. The total height of Ngo Mon Gate is 14.80 meters. The grandness and beauty of the gate creates a "mutation" in space and impresses visitors coming to Hue Imperial Citadel. The work was built under the power of Ming Mang Emperor. Though Mgo Mon Gate is quite similar to Tiananmen (China), Minh Mang Emperor's architects had creation and high skill in designing and decorating. Thus, Ngo Mon Gate becomes a beautiful architectural work closed to the natural landscapes, emotions and souls of Vietnamese people in general and locals in Hue in particular.
Thai Hoa Palace

Thai Hoa Palace

Thai Hoa Palace is located in the inner area of Hue Citadel. It is the enthronement place of 13 Nguyen Dynasty's emperors, from Gia Long to Bao Dai. Hue Citadel used to be the center of this country. Thai Hoa Palace is the most important architecture in Hue Citadel. Here is the place where Nguyen Dynasty's emperors sat on the throne and ruled the country for over 100 years. It is considered that the name of Thai Hoa Palace is a criteria, a desire of Nguyen Dynasty about a peaceful and wealthy country. Among tens of palaces in Hue Imperial Citadel, Thai Hoa Palace is the most beautiful, biggest palace, located in the most prominent position. If Ngo Mon Gate is considered as the "facade" of Hue Citadel, Thai Hoa Palace is the "heart" where there is throne of emperors. Thai Hoa Palace is the land of dragons.

Thai Hoa Palace, like other imperial architectural works in Hue, has the solemn contemplation as its architectural style, but not overcast and boring. The architecture is the harmonic combination of criteria in the imaging method and the relation with exterior, garden and nature. Thai Hoa Palace is a typical work in Hue imperial as well as palatial architectures. Thai Hoa Palace is the convergence of quintessence of architectural decorative art, construction techniques of Nguyen Dynasty, creating a very unique style of Hue. It can be said that Thai Hoa Palace is the zenith of Hue imperial architectural art.

Vietnam Airlines tips to avoid lost baggage

No one wants to lose baggage at Vietnam airports as well as at other airports in the world. What should passengers do in this case? Please refer to following Vietnam airlines tips to mitigate this situation. Baggage from check-in counter to arrival airport has to go through many stages such as security screening, boarding, transferring from the plane to the trucks and from conveyor to passengers. Airport staff is entirely responsible for these stages. Though there are hundreds of cameras with an operation center, the theft and lost items in the suitcases still happens and this makes many passengers extremely worried.

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When detecting the outside baggage is intact but inside is missing some items, passengers should immediately report lost and found of Vietnam Airlines at the airport on irregularities of baggage such as requesting to weight baggage again, checking baggage after receiving, declaring the characteristics of lost items... Then, the airline and security agent will make all their effort to solve the problem such as finding or compensating baggage to passengers.

In the case of lost baggage, if passengers cannot prove the actual value of the baggage, the airlines (including Vietnamese Airlines) will adopt a common compensation for passengers. The liability limits of Vietnam Airlines checked baggage is USD 20 per kg or does not exceed USD 400 per passenger (or local currency equivalent) for cabin baggage. In addition, for flights on European route, the compensation of Vietnam Airways for damaged baggage does not exceed 1000SDR/ passenger. In case of both cabin baggage and check baggage of a passenger are damaged for various reasons, a compensation is made according to the actual damage but not exceeding the limits of Vietnam Airline liability for that passenger (SDR 1000 or local currency equivalent)

However, the condition of carriage of the airlines states that for international flights, electronic devices (laptop, camera, camcorder, music player, MP3 players, mobile phone...), fragile and perishable items, money, jewelry, keys, passport, ID, business document, etc. cannot be accepted to carry as checked baggage.

baggages - vietnam airlines tips

So Vietnam Air suggests passengers:

- Should use hard suitcases with lock rather normal zipper. If want to get something inside the evildoers will have to break the lock, then the suitcase cannot be closed again.

- If use a normal suitcase, passenger should wrap it. With this way, it will take more time if evildoers want to steal items in his suitcase.

- For checked baggage, passenger also should wrap and cover the entire the baggage by tape along with his name, address and phone number.  

Source: http://www.vietnamairlines.travel/

Vietnam Airlines official re-exploits Pleiku Airport

According to Vietnam AirLines, it officially re-operates flights to/ from Pleiku (Gia Lai) after this airport was reopened. As soon as Pleiku Airport completed the upgrading project and reopened sooner compared to planned, in just a short time, Vietnam airlines has trying to arrange resources to quickly exploit the first flights aiming to meet the traveling needs of passengers.

Vietnam Airlines re-exploits Pleiku Airport

The project "Upgrading and extending runways, taxiways and airport apron of Pleiku Airport" was started on 28th September 2014 with a total investment of 945 billion, the goal of increasing mining capacity up to 1 million passengers per year. Under the plan, from March 15th to October 25th, the terminal and runways was upgraded, so Pleiku Airport was temporarily closed. During the closure, passengers traveling by air on the two provinces of Gia Lai and Kon Tum have to move by car via two airports Phu Cat (Binh Dinh) and Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak).

vietnam airline at pleiku airport

The first flight to Pleiku Airport number VN1424 from Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) at 15:05 carrying 178 passengers landed at Pleiku Airport at 16:10. After that, the flight VN 1425 departed from Pleiku to Ho Chi Minh City at 17:09 the same day. Flights were operated by Airbus A321 aircraft. According to Vietnam Airways representative, the airline will operate one flight per day by A321 aircraft from the 1st to 14th of September and 3 flights per day by A321 and ATR72 aircrafts from September 15th to October 24th.

From September 5th, Vietnam Airlines will exploit the first flight on the route Hanoi - Pleiku on the occasion of reopening Pleiku Airport. Specifically, from the 6th to 14th of September, the carrier will exploit 04 flights / week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; 01 flights/ day by A321 from 15^th September to 24^th October. The exploitation plan after October 24th will be deployed to the winter schedule.

On the occasion of re-exploiting those flights, Vietnam Airlines launches attractive incentives like Pleiku - Ho Chi Minh City: 399,000 VND one-way, Hanoi - Pleiku: 799,000 VND one way. The rates above are effective for tickets issued and departed in the period from the 1st to 30th of September. Passengers can book tickets to Pleiku at website Vietnam Airlines or its agents including http://www.vietnamairlines.travel/.

Mekong River Delta tours – top things to see

Mekong River Delta Vietnam is a large wetland in the southwest. The region consists of six provinces. Each province has it own culture and tourist attractions. Yet, all of them have the same thing in common is that the major means of transportation when visiting these attractions in Mekong River Delta are by waterway. The best time to visit Mekong Delta is during dry months (from December to May); however, coming here from June to September, tourists will have a chance to taste a lot of tropical fruit. From October to November, it is the flood season, tourists should follow the local weather forecast before departing. If do not having too much time traveling all attractions, let’s refer the following top things to see in Mekong River Delta suggested by AloTrip to make your trip more interesting and meaningful.

Hau Giang river

Thoi Son Island

Thoi Son island - Mangrove forest

Thoi Son Island or Unicorn Island is located in My Tho City, Tien Giang Province. After a half an hour of enjoying landscapes by boats, tourists will approach Thoi Son Island. Owing to the rich alluvial, trees in this island are green all year round. Coming here, tourists will enjoy the comfort in lush green gardens, laying in a hammock or sit on rocking chairs and enjoy the cool breeze and juicy fruits. Popping into orchards of these fruits trees will bring you interesting experiences. Visiting the island, tourists apart from discovering specialties as delicious traditional food, facilities of making candy and other products, also have a chance to enjoy sweet melodies of Don Ca Tai Tu – a traditional music of Southern Vietnam in particular and of Vietnam in general.

Binh Thuy ancient house

Binh Thuy ancient house - Entrance gate into 

Located in Binh Thuy District, Can Tho, Binh Thuy ancient house, one of famous attractions in Can Tho in particular and Mekong River Delta in general, seems to be much brilliant in the sunlight with its sophisticated French architecture. Unique harmonious East-West architecture makes Binh Thuy ancient house to become one of the must-see attractions in Can Tho. The main house is the wonderful rendezvous for tourists who prefer to explore the unique architecture. Discovering the unique characteristics of design and architecture of the ancient house is truly one of the fascinating things to do in Can Tho.

Chau Doc Floating Market

Chau Doc floating market

Chau Doc Floating Market is located in Chau Doc Town, An Giang. Not just being the “granary of basa” in Mekong Delta, Chau Doc is also a featured cultural traditional land, as well as a religious center of Southern Vietnam. The floating market is always busy with boats and people who come from everywhere in the region and in the country. Products purchased from the market will be transported to other place for consumption. Coming to this Mekong Delta attraction, you will have a chance to witness exciting and bustling atmosphere here.

Phong Dien Floating Market

Phong Dien floating market

In Mekong Delta travel, floating markets seem indispensable sights. One of famous floating markets in Mekong Delta is Phong Dien Floating Market. The market is about 17 km from Can Tho City to the southeast. However, unlike Cai Rang Floating Market closing at about 9 am, Phong Dien Floating Market remains trading activities until the afternoon. The market is not only a place of exchanging agricultural products, but also supplying domestic working and producing tools... When visiting Phong Dien Floating Market, you will have not only the most typical experiences of floating markets, but also have the opportunity to feel the real life of local people in Mekong Delta River.

Ninh Kieu Pier

Ninh Kieu Pier - Can Tho

Ninh Kieu Pier is a long-lasting and attractive tourist site in Can Tho with poetic landscapes and favorable position near Hau River. Ninh Kieu Pier is adjacent to Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan An Ward in Ninh Kieu District of Can Tho City. Near Ninh Kieu Pier, there is Can Tho Market, a large trading center in Southwestern Vietnam. On the waterfront, it is always crowded with boats up and down carrying a large number of Mekong River Delta products. From Ninh Kieu Pier, you can see the largest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia - Can Tho Bridge, also Xom Chai - a fishing village, and Con Au (Au Island).

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