How to Book Travel on Vietnam Airlines
Originally founded in 1956 as Air Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines has gone through several changes over the years. With 42 aircraft in their fleet and 17 domestic and 26 international destinations, Vietnam Airlines is a strong company that aims to compete effectively in the pan-Asian air travel market.
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Instructions
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Book Your Trip
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Contact Vietnam Airlines directly to book your ticket by phone at 011 (+84) 4 8320320. They have branch offices in almost every country they fly to, making over-the-phone reservations a breeze.
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Book your ticket through a travel agent to avoid communication confusion.
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Purchase your ticket at the airport ticket counter. If you plan to use this method to book your ticket, do so in advance of your departure date.
Know the Facts
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Check with the airline before booking your ticket to determine what type of aircraft you will be traveling on. Vietnam Airways has had three fatal crashes within 10 years, but has since eliminated all of the equipment involved in these types of accidents. As these statistics make some travelers uncomfortable, it's best to do your research before you fly.
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Take comfort in the precautions taken after September 11, 2001. Vietnam Airways updated all of their aircraft with locking systems to protect the cockpit, added more security at check-in and updated their screening machines.
Be Prepared
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Get a visa. All non-Vietnamese citizens need a visa to enter the country. It is best to apply for one as many as six weeks before your departure date.
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Perform due diligence before traveling to avoid potential problems departing and boarding your plane. Depending on where you depart from, a Yellow Fever immunization certificate may be be required.
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Check into the health precautions you should take when traveling through Vietnam. Although no immunizations are required to enter the country, the CDC recommends vaccinations against typhoid, rabies, Japanese encephalitis and hepatitis A and B.
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Tips & Warnings
Vietnam Airlines flies to China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, France, Germany, Russia and Australia.
Vietnam Airlines currently has no way to book tickets online, as their Web site is under construction. The posted message says it will be available by June 2007.
Join Golden Lotus Plus, the frequent flyer program that rewards you with points that earn you free travel when you fly. You can earn points from traveling with Vietnam Airlines or through their other partners.
All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, check which prefix to use. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
