Passengers advised to arrive at Hong Kong airport soon

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and budget carrier Jetstar Pacific have advised their passengers to arrive at Hong Kong International Airport three hours earlier than departure time as a demonstration at the airport may affect their flights.
Passengers advised to arrive at Hong Kong airport soon ảnh 1Illustrative photo (Photo: Vietnam Airlines)

Hanoi (VNA) – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and budgetcarrier Jetstar Pacific have advised their passengers to arrive at Hong KongInternational Airport three hours earlier than departure time as a demonstrationat the airport may affect their flights.

Hong Kong authorities have announced anti-extradition rally will take place atTerminal 1 arrival from 13:00 to 23:59 (local time) on July 26, VietnamAirlines Corporation said on July 25.

As both Vietnamese carriers still operate flights to and from the Hong Kong,they suggest their customers carry out in-town check-in at Hong Kong andKowloon MRT Stations.

Vietnam Airlines representative said passengers having plans to travel betweenVietnam and Hong Kong this time should update relevant information on website www.vietnamairlines.com, officialFacebook fanpage www.facebook.com/VietnamAirlines,or contact ticket offices and Customer Care Centre at 1900 1100 (in Vietnam)and 84 24 38320 320 (in foreign countries).-VNA
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