Accordingly, passengers of Vietnam Airlines are able to access 67 maps of nine domestic airports and 58 international airports. Collaborating with map supplier InMapz, Vietnam Airlines has become the first digital airport map provider in Asia with the most number of maps. The new airport map has positioning function to direct passengers to check-in areas, luggage storage areas, departure doors, restaurants, car parking, etc. This is the latest technology improvement since Vietnam Airlines upgraded its mobile phone application in February 2019. Through the new application, passengers can look for flights, book ticket online, search their journey and purchase additional conveniences for flights. Additionally, passengers can also check in themselves and use boarding ticket in the application. BY BICH QUYEN- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines launches new airport map feature
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Vietnam Airlines launches new airport map application
Passengers check-in at Vietnam Airlines' kiosk (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said on March 14 that it would coordinate with map supplier InMapz to launch a new airport map feature on its website and mobile application. Accordingly, customers of Vietnam Airlines will be able to easily access 67 maps at nine domestic airports and 58 international ones. The move will help Vietnam Airlines become the first airline in Asia to provide the most number of digital airport maps. The airport maps will have navigation functions, directing passengers to areas such as check-in counters, luggage areas, boarding areas, restaurants, and car parks, etc. Passenger can use the map by downloading the Vietnam Airlines mobile apps for free on Android and iOS, or by visiting the website www.vietnamairlines.com. Deputy Director of Vietnam Airlines Le Hong Ha said the application makes finding service areas at airports easier and more convenient than … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines launches new airport map application
US defense secretary visits dioxin hotspot in Vietnam
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis (R) is with Bui Anh Chung, Deputy Commander of Vietnam's Air and Air Defense Force at Bien Hoa Airport on Wednesday. Photo by Phuoc Tuan Mattis, accompanied by American military officials and the U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, Daniel Kritenbrink, spent around 10 minutes with Vietnamese military officials, led by Major General Bui Anh Chung, Deputy Commander of Vietnam’s Air and Air Defense Force, at the airport in the southern Dong Nai Province. The military delegations talked and surveyed the airport map in a tent, steps away from a “Danger” sign along the ditch that runs around the airport. The visit will hopefully earn Vietnam more support from the U.S. for dioxin clearance, officials said. A Vietnam's Defense Ministry statement cited Mattis as saying the result of the visit would be the foundation to report to the U.S. government and Congress, so that they can continue helping Vietnam dealing with war consequences. After leaving … [Read more...] about US defense secretary visits dioxin hotspot in Vietnam
US defense secretary at dioxin hotspot during ‘unusual’ Vietnam visit
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis (R) is with Bui Anh Chung, Deputy Commander of Vietnam's Air and Air Defense Force at Bien Hoa Airport on Wednesday. Photo by Phuoc Tuan Mattis, accompanied by American military officials and the U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, Daniel Krienrink, arrived at the airport in the southern Dong Nai Province at 8:30 a.m. In what has been called a “rare” and “unusual” visit by international media including AP and Nikkei, Mattis spent around 10 minutes talking with Vietnamese military officials, led by Major General Bui Anh Chung, Deputy Commander of Vietnam’s Air and Air Defense Force. With reporters kept at a distance, the military delegations talked and surveyed the airport map in a tent, steps away from a “Danger” sign along the ditch that runs around the airport. The visit will hopefully earn Vietnam more support from the U.S. for dioxin clearance, officials said. A Vietnam's Defense Ministry statement cited Mattis … [Read more...] about US defense secretary at dioxin hotspot during ‘unusual’ Vietnam visit
US defense secretary visits dioxin hotspot in ‘unusual’ Vietnam trip
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis (R) is with Bui Anh Chung, Deputy Commander of Vietnam's Air and Air Defense Force at Bien Hoa Airport on Wednesday. Photo by Phuoc Tuan Mattis, accompanied by American military officials and the U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, Daniel Krienrink, arrived at the airport in the southern Dong Nai Province at 8:30 a.m. In what has been called a “rare” and “unusual” visit by international media including AP and Nikkei, Mattis spent around 10 minutes talking with Vietnamese military officials, led by Major General Bui Anh Chung, Deputy Commander of Vietnam’s Air and Air Defense Force. With reporters kept at a distance, the military delegations talked and surveyed the airport map in a tent, steps away from a “Danger” sign along the ditch that runs around the airport. The visit will hopefully earn Vietnam more support from the U.S. for dioxin clearance, officials said. A Vietnam's Defense Ministry statement cited Mattis … [Read more...] about US defense secretary visits dioxin hotspot in ‘unusual’ Vietnam trip