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The one-way flight, operated by Vietnam Airlines with passengers queueing up from 3:30 a.m., from Noi Bai airport to Narita airport took off at 6:30 a.m. |
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Passengers on the flight mainly included Vietnamese students and guest workers. |
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In addition to required documents like passports and visas, passengers need to show a certificate confirming they tested negative for the novel coronavirus issued within three days before departure. Vietnam Airlines only accepts the result from the Military Hospital 108 or the Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, both based in Hanoi. |
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Vietnam Airlines staff instructs passengers to install health declaration apps and checks coronavirus testing certificates. |
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Le Thi Hong Loi waits to proceed through airport security. Loi said she was traveling to Japan to work for a manufacturing company. |
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Before boarding, many passengers wore protective clothing to ensure anti-pandemic prevention although not mandatory. |
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Passengers wear face masks and sit at least one meter apart to limit the risk of infection. |
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The flight crew had 14 members - 10 flight attendants and four pilots. |
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Upon returning to Vietnam, the entire crew will have their health checked and undergo 14-day quarantine as per Health Ministry protocol. |
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The flight took off at 6:30 a.m. |