The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting reported that between April 10 and 17, the northwestern region of Vietnam would be hit by smog caused by the burning of straw stubble in Laos. This has reduced the visibility at Dien Bien Phu Airport area to just some 2,000 metres against the standard level of 4,200 metres, badly affecting the landing and takeoff of flights to and from Dien Bien Phu Airport.
An airplane of Bamboo Airways at Dien Bien Phu Airport
Bamboo Airways has decided to halt its flights to and from Dien Phu Airport during this time to ensure safety until the weather condition gets better.
According to Bamboo Airways, the carrier will support passengers affected by the suspension of flights.
A project to expand Dien Bien Phu Airport worth more than VND1.46 billion (USD64.7 million) is underway, aiming to help the airport to handle A320 and A321 planes.
