Vietjet Air’s relief flight for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia took off

(Ho Chi Minh City, October 3rd, 2018) – In the afternoon of October 3rd, 2018, the special flight VJ2611 bearing “Love connection” symbol of Vietjet, which transported relief aids for the victims of the double disaster earthquake – tsunami, flied to Jakarta (Indonesia), with nearly 7 tons of relief aids including canned foods, blankets, necessaries etc.

The special flight not only transported relief aids but also brought the love and sharing of Vietnamese people with the tragic loss, suffering of Indonesian and neighbouring country Indonesia after the disaster.

This is a prompt initiative and action of Vietjet Air employees. In only three days, Vietjet’s leaders, employees have quickly organized the flight, made technical preparations, completed the application for a flight permit, as well as launched the a voluntary donation movement within employees of Vietjet and members of the group, which helped the special flight take off.

In the evening of September 28th, the 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the island of Sulawesi created a tsunami that devastated the coastal areas of Palu and Donggala. Authorities estimated at least 1,300 people were killed and the death toll expected to rise. Around 16,700 people have been displaced and 2.4 million people need humanitarian aid.

In 2013, when super typhoon Haiyan destroyed cities in Philippines, Vietjet also operated two flights transporting relief aids and taking Vietnamese victims home safely. The airline organised many flights to rescue the Central after the floods, “Spread the Love” free flights to take difficult people home to celebrate the Tet holidays etc.

Volunteering and charity works have become a part of Vietjet employees’ life, to share love, affections with the difficult, disadvantages circumstances, especially in the disasters.