Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways on November 25 conducted a flight to repatriate more than 280 Vietnamese citizens stranded Austria due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The flight was arranged by Vietnamese authorities, the Vietnamese Embassy in Australia, and Bamboo Airways in coordination with competent agencies of the host nation.

The passengers included children under 18, the elderly, people with illnesses, guest workers with expired labour contracts, and others in extremely disadvantaged circumstances.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the host nation sent staff to the airport to assist the passengers with boarding procedures.

In-flight safety and preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic were rigorously enforced to protect the passengers’ health and prevent the spread of the disease.

Upon arrival at Can Tho International Airport in the central city of the same name, all passengers and crew members received medical check-ups and were sent to quarantine in line with regulations.

The repatriation of Vietnamese citizens in disadvantaged circumstances abroad will continue to be conducted in line with their wishes, the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, and quarantine capacity in Vietnam.