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Vietnam Airlines operates first flight to Con Dao after social distancing period

Vietnam Airlines on October 22 morning launched its first flight to Con Dao island offshore Ba Ria-Vung Tau southern province after a social distancing period to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Vietnam Airlines operates first flight to Con Dao after social distancing period ảnh 1An aircraft of Vasco. (Photo courtesy of the carrier)

Hanoi (VNA) – VietnamAirlines on October 22 morning launched its first flight to Con Dao island offshore BaRia-Vung Tau southern province after a social distancing period to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The flight departing from Ho Chi Minh City was operated by its affiliateVasco.

Meanwhile, the first flight from Con Dao to HCM City was set to takeoff later the same day with nearly full seat occupancy. StringentCOVID-19 prevention measures were strictly carried out during the flight.

At present, Vasco is carrying out two roundtrips per day on theHCM City-Con Dao air route and one per day on the Can Tho-Con Dao route,meeting people’s travel demand and fostering tourism, trade and socio-economicdevelopment of the island in particular and Ba Ria-Vung Tau at large./.

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