(Bangkok, March 31, 2025) - Vietjet operated two special relief flights, VJ2875 and VJ2877, using an Airbus A330 and an A321 to transport a Vietnamese rescue team to Myanmar following the devastating earthquake. In support of the emergency response, the airline facilitated the swift deployment of relief personnel from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of National Defense. The two flights departed from Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, to Yangon on the afternoon of March 30.
Vietjet ensured the rapid deployment of these flights by expediting flight permits and technical preparations. Its experienced crew and staff have been assigned to assist the relief mission, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to humanitarian aid.
The flights transported 106 rescue and relief personnel from the Vietnamese armed forces, along with trained search-and-rescue dogs and over 60 tons of essential aid supplies, including medical equipment and food, to support earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar.
Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong said: “Vietjet is always ready for special missions. We swiftly completed all necessary preparations and successfully operated two flights to transport emergency rescue teams from the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense to Myanmar, providing timely support for earthquake relief efforts.”
Upon landing at Yangon Airport, Myanmar, rescue personnel from the Vietnamese armed forces, alongside Vietjet staff, will immediately begin unloading and transporting essential supplies to designated relief sites. Police and military officers will take part in search-and-rescue operations, provide medical assistance, and support recovery efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Vietjet has a strong track record of humanitarian missions, embodying a spirit of compassion and solidarity. The airline has operated numerous relief flights, including transporting aid and rescue teams for the 2018 Indonesia earthquake and tsunami, typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in 2013, and pandemic response efforts. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietjet swiftly mobilized flights carrying healthcare workers, police, and military forces. Committed to community support, charitable initiatives remain at the heart of Vietjet’s mission.
In addition, Vietjet Thailand extended its support to passengers affected by the earthquake. Those scheduled to travel via Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) from March 28 – 31, 2025, may reschedule their flight once within 30 days or retain their fare as credit for up to 365 days. This policy applies to flights operated by Vietjet Thailand (VZ), including connecting flights, and is effective immediately. Passengers seeking further details are encouraged to contact Vietjet Thailand’s official channels or visit www.vietjetair.com
