HO CHI MINH CITY- Vietnam Airlines (VN) flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Frankfurt (FRA) diverted to Erzurum (ERZ), Turkey, on May 6, 2025, due to a medical emergency.
The swift action ensured the passenger received urgent care, highlighting the airline’s safety focus. This also examined the operational and passenger impacts due to the incident.On May 6, 2025, Vietnam Airlines (VN) flight VN37, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, departed Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) for Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Approximately 8 hours into the 12-hour journey, a 61-year-old Vietnamese male passenger experienced severe breathing difficulties and oxygen deficiency.The cabin crew issued an onboard medical call, and a doctor among the passengers assisted with first aid and oxygen.
Given the passenger’s critical condition, the flight crew diverted to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) in eastern Turkey, the nearest suitable facility.
The aircraft landed at 10:32 AM (Vietnam time), and emergency medical teams promptly boarded to transfer the passenger and a family member to a local hospital. The decisive action ensured timely care, reflecting Vietnam Airlines’ (VN) commitment to passenger safety.The diversion to Erzurum (ERZ) delayed flight VN37 by over 6 hours. After completing procedural checks and securing clearance from Turkish authorities, the aircraft resumed its journey at 3:00 PM on May 6, arriving in Frankfurt (FRA) significantly behind schedule.
Vietnam, Airlines, Emergency
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09 May, 2025
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