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Vietnam Airlines with 24 branch offices and thousands agents worldwide, Vietnam Airlines is an increasingly convenient option for travel to and from Asia. Safety information, smoking regualtions, website link and reservation information.
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Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines has a fleet of up to 31 aircraft: 11 Boeings, 10 Airbus, 2 Fokker 70s, and 8 ATR 72s. After receiving its first Boeing 777-200 in April 2003, the fleet continues to expand. In 2002, Vietnam Airlines carried some four million passengers and 60,000 tons of cargo.
With 24 branch offices and thousands agents worldwide, Vietnam Airlines is an increasingly convenient option for travel to and from Asia. And, as of September 1999 when Vietnam Airlines was licensed as a tour operator, you can count on us to arrange all your travel needs in Vietnam.
To make flying Vietnam Airlines even more convenient, we have entered into a partnership with other international airlines around the world, signing co-operative agreements including joint services, revenue pooling and interline traffic.
As business and investment in Vietnam increases, we expect to see passenger and cargo volume continue to rise for both domestic and international flights. In particular, traffic between Vietnam and other Asian countries is an area of strong growth. Vietnam's population of 78 million, whose living standards are rising, is a key demographic factor, and the two million-strong community of overseas Vietnamese offers further potential for new routes.
It is our goal to build a modern airline with a reputation for reliability and service. At the top of our priorities is the preservation of our identity, which reflects the hospitality and warmth of the people of Vietnam. In the new millennium, Vietnam Airlines looks forward to establishing itself as a truly world class carrier.
General Information
Safety procedures
Seat belts must be fastened when the seat belt sign is on. Passengers are advised to keep their seat belt fastened at all times in case of unexpected air turbulence. Vietnam Airlines cabin crew will demonstrate how to use safety facilities on board.
Smoking regulations
All Vietnam Airlines domestic and the following international short-haul flights are non-smoking from HANOI to BANGKOK, GUANGZHOU, HONG KONG, SEOUL, VIENTIANE, SINGAPORE and from HO CHI MINH CITY to BANGKOK, MANILA, PHNOM PENH, SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, HONG KONG and GUANGZHOU.
Smoking is permitted on flights from HANOI and HO CHI MINH CITY to EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, TAIWAN; from HO CHI MINH CITY to SEOUL, KAOHSIUNG and OSAKA.
Smoking is not permitted during flights when the "no smoking" sign is on, in the lavatories, in the aisles or in non-smoking sections of the cabin. Pipe smoking is not allowed on any aircraft.
In-flight entertainment
Video
Movies are screened on board Boeing B767s whenever flight time allows (more than 4 hours). Many newly released Hollywood movies are presented in English and French on dual audio tracks. Vietnamese movies, Vietnamese and international music videos and "Vietnam: Country and People" are screened on medium and long haul flights with subtitles in English or in Japanese (on Japan route).
Audio
Vietnam Airlines offers all-digital audio on B767s. There are 10 channels including a variety of international and Vietnamese music. Two channels are dedicated to programs in French or in Japanese depending on route.
Destinations information
Our destination videos assist visitors arriving at a destination for the first time. They cover immigration and customs procedures, transportation to and from the airport and airport facilities. Destination videos are now available on all Vietnam Airlines international flights.
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