Bamboo Airways suspends S.Korea flights to contain coronavirus
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Vietnam’s private airline Bamboo Airways will suspend all routes to and from South Korea to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Both routes from central Da Nang and Nha Trang to Seoul’s Incheon International Airport will cease operation starting February 26, it stated Monday.
The airline is currently operating seven trips a week on each route with the narrow-body Airbus A21neo capable of carrying nearly 200 passengers.
It stated flight suspension is vital to warding off the coronavirus from South Korea where the number of confirmed cases has reached 763, and death toll 7 as of Monday.
Last year, South Korea was Vietnam’s second-largest tourism market behind China with 4.3 million visitors, up 23 percent year-on-year.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific routes will Bamboo Airways suspend due to coronavirus concerns?
Which specific routes will Bamboo Airways suspend due to coronavirus concerns?
Bamboo Airways will suspend operations on both its routes from Da Nang and Nha Trang in central Vietnam to Seoul’s Incheon International Airport. These are the only routes mentioned for suspension.
Q.From what date will Bamboo Airways' flights to South Korea be suspended?
From what date will Bamboo Airways' flights to South Korea be suspended?
The suspension of flights from Da Nang and Nha Trang to Seoul will commence on February 26. The airline announced this decision on Monday, as stated in the article.
Q.How many passengers could Bamboo Airways carry weekly on these suspended South Korea routes?
How many passengers could Bamboo Airways carry weekly on these suspended South Korea routes?
Bamboo Airways was operating seven trips a week on each route, using Airbus A321neo aircraft that can carry nearly 200 passengers. This indicates a significant capacity on these routes.
Q.Why is Bamboo Airways suspending flights to South Korea?
Why is Bamboo Airways suspending flights to South Korea?
The airline stated the suspension is vital for warding off the coronavirus from South Korea. This decision comes as the number of confirmed cases there reached 763, with 7 deaths by Monday.
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