The move aims to tighten control of commercial flights and chartered flights to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to the CAAV.

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Airplanes at Noi Bai International Airport (Photo: Vietnam+)

Flights that serve public works and disease control are still allowed to operate, including those carrying health workers and officials.

The authorities in their points of departure need to inform the authorities in their destinations so they can be tested immediately upon arrival and taken into quarantine if needed.

Commercial flights from Hanoi to Can Tho, Phu Quoc and vice versa have been temporarily halted since July 22.

The Hanoi - HCM City route, Vietnam’s busiest one, has been cut down to two round trips a day and were all operated by the national flag carriers Vietnam Airlines.

Source: VNA