The Vinh - Bangkok test flight is expected to take place in mid-February.

Comrade Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee chaired the meeting. Attending were representatives of Departments, branches, Steering Group and related tourism units. Photo: Phu Nam

At the meeting, representatives of the event organizers discussed specific issues related to reopening the Vinh - Bangkok flight route.

Discussing the preparation process for the opening day of the flight route, Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Transport Nguyen Duc An affirmed that as the unit assigned by the province to preside, the Department's preparation work has basically met the set plan.

To ensure the flight is successful, the Department has established a steering group to directly supervise, urge and coordinate with event organizers. Accordingly, the construction of the international passenger terminal and installation of equipment for international flights at Vinh International Airport have been completed; documents have been completed and submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam for inspection and flight licensing; and tours have been developed with reasonable programs and prices.

Mr. Nguyen Duc An - Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Transport affirmed that the preparations for the opening of the Vinh - Bangkok flight basically met the set plan. Photo: Phu Nam

The Department of Tourism has coordinated with tourism and travel agencies of Quang Binh, Ha Tinh, Thanh Hoa provinces and the Tourism Association to promote and introduce tourism products and support the development of flight routes. At the same time, there is a document directing hotels, restaurants, and tourist destinations in the area to offer preferential prices for tourism programs.

Mr. Hoang Van Thu - Director of Vinh International Airport said that the test flight will be conducted on February 18 under the supervision of the airport management staff and state management staff. As expected, the flight will last 1 hour and 40 minutes with 180 passengers, on the opening day there will be two round trips.

Comrade Huynh Thanh Dien gave a speech at the meeting. Photo: Phu Nam

Speaking at the meeting, comrade Huynh Thanh Dien requested the host unit, the Department of Transport, to continue to monitor, urge and coordinate promptly with relevant units to ensure the progress of test flights and official flights.

After the opening day, it is necessary to continue to maintain the promotion work, attract tourists, improve the quality of tours and routes to gradually change the form of charter flights to regular flights. From there, promote the potential of exploiting international tourism, at the same time create conditions to attract investment, develop the socio-economy of the North Central region in general and Nghe An province in particular.