National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines cancelled 14 flights between Hanoi and Da Nang on June 11 evening and  June 12 morning to ensure passenger safety.

Additionally, flights VN7167 and VN7165 from Hanoi to Da Nang were forced to divert to Cam Ranh or return to Hanoi due to poor landing conditions in Da Nang. Seven other flights en route to Da Nang were delayed on standby, triggering a knock-on effect that disrupted 32 other flights by 20 minutes to over an hour.

Bad weather also disrupted operations at Phu Bai Airport in Thua Thien-Hue province, delaying both arrivals and departures.

In response, Vietnam Airlines adjusted its flight schedules and increased capacity on the Hanoi-Da Nang route on the afternoon of June 12, deploying wide-body aircraft to accommodate affected passengers.

The airline advised passengers to remain seated with seat belts fastened throughout their journey, particularly during turbulent weather, and warned of further schedule changes depending on the storm's movement. Travelers are urged to stay updated via official channels and booking records.

Earlier, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) instructed all affiliated units to remain on 24-hour standby to mitigate disruption. It also called for strict implementation of storm response procedures and weather-related flight safety protocols.

Airlines have been told to closely monitor Storm Wutip's progress and adjust flight plans accordingly to maintain operational safety.

Tropical depression changes course, likely to strengthen into storm today

VOV.VN - A tropical depression that formed in the East Sea on June 10 has changed its direction and is likely to gain its strength into a tropical storm on June 11, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.