Russia flights

Guestposter822Guest07 August 2022 02:59:08

Just wondering if Vietnam has banned all flights from Russia because of the war as I haven't seen a single Russian here in Nha Trang ?

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member07 August 2022 03:09:29

7205

Just wondering if Vietnam has banned all flights from Russia because of the war as I haven't seen a single Russian here in Nha Trang ?
- @panda7

Using the secret method that only I know, I can guarantee you that there are no direct flights at this time, but many connecting flights.

Guestposter822 Guest

Guestposter822Guest07 August 2022 03:18:35

this might explain it...

"Vietnam鈥檚 tourism industry is also set to be affected. Russia was the sixth largest source of international tourists prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the sanctions have made many Russians worried about not being able to access funds if they travel abroad. This is something that will clearly impact Vietnam鈥檚 reopening to international tourists last month."

Guestposter822 Guest

Guestposter822Guest07 August 2022 03:19:39

throw in a 30 day e visa and what do you get ? no Russians !

Sobie Active member

Member since 24 February 2016

SobieActive member07 August 2022 03:53:43

And tougher rules for the foreign English teachers !

Johny5 New member

Member since 27 January 2021

Johny5New member07 August 2022 03:55:40

vietnam has certainly not banned Russia flights.

I guess it might be an issue of the stolen planes. Russia has taken over like 200-300 borrowed planes they had on a lease.

As those planes are stolen, once they land on an international airport, they get seized. With an exception of countries who do not comply. I doubt vietnam would be that rogue country.

Russia already 鈥渓ost鈥� many western planes that way so they simply fly only to countries which do not comply with anything western.

Another problem is, that Russia doesn鈥檛 have spare parts for their planes, so with time, they will have less and less boeings/airbuses available

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member07 August 2022 03:58:55

7205

throw in a 30 day e visa and what do you get ? no Russians !
- @panda7

That's probably a big part of it.

Also, friend of the forum Ciambella recently told me that the government is currently not allowing the Chinese to conduct those "zero sum"(?) tours in which only Chinese tour agencies and hotels and restaurants, etc are used exclusively, ending up depriving the Vietnam economy of significant benefit from their presence.

I don't know if the Russians were making similar arrangements.

FWIW, Russians do get a 15-day visa exemption.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member07 August 2022 04:07:59

7205

And tougher rules for the foreign English teachers !
- @Sobie

The rules are the same, but enforcement of the rules and crackdown on related corruption is tighter.

In 2020 you said you had been here for 4 years on tourist visas, so if you were teaching then but can't do it now, it's not because the rules changed.

It's because the rules that were in effect back then are now being enforced.

AndyHCMC ViP

Member since 29 February 2020

AndyHCMCViP07 August 2022 04:16:51

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Just wondering if Vietnam has banned all flights from Russia because of the war as I haven't seen a single Russian here in Nha Trang ?
- @panda7
Using the secret method that only I know, I can guarantee you that there are no direct flights at this time, but many connecting flights.
- @OceanBeach92107

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member07 August 2022 04:20:44

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vietnam has certainly not banned Russia flights.

I guess it might be an issue of the stolen planes. Russia has taken over like 200-300 borrowed planes they had on a lease.

As those planes are stolen, once they land on an international airport, they get seized. With an exception of countries who do not comply. I doubt vietnam would be that rogue country.

Russia already 鈥渓ost鈥� many western planes that way so they simply fly only to countries which do not comply with anything western.

Another problem is, that Russia doesn鈥檛 have spare parts for their planes, so with time, they will have less and less boeings/airbuses available
- @Johny5

Technically you are correct Zdeno.

I can't find an official ban listed anywhere.

But since Vietnam Airlines was the only remaining airline providing Vietnam~Russia direct service prior to , essentially there seems to be a de facto ban in effect until further notice.

Johny5 New member

Member since 27 January 2021

Johny5New member07 August 2022 04:28:18

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@OceanBeach92107 well, as far as i read, already months ago it was russia banning international flights,l for domestic airlines to the fact they seize the aircraft鈥檚 once on the ground. Even after landing in Turkey agencies took Aeroflot boeing.

If a country doesnt comply and wont let agencies take the aircrafts, they themselves are risking issues, same with any country supplying parts for boeings/airbuses

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FredIndonesia Expert07 August 2022 06:47:24

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I guess it might be an issue of the stolen planes. Russia has taken over like 200-300 borrowed planes they had on a lease.

- @Johny5

One side steals boats, bank accounts, and who knows what else, but the other is a thief if they do the same.

Ner, don't fall for the BS politicians with an agenda spout

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Johny5New member07 August 2022 07:04:43

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BhavnaTeam07 August 2022 08:08:59

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Hello everyone,

Trust you are well !

This thread will definitely lead to comments about politics (which is not allowed on the forum).

I invite you to be as objective as you can!

@ Panda7, any thoughts on your thread ? Have you been able to find answers to your questions ?

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Aidan in HCMC Vietnam Expert

Member since 23 December 2017

Aidan in HCMCVietnam Expert07 August 2022 08:14:38

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Just wondering if Vietnam has banned all flights from Russia because of the war as I haven't seen a single Russian here in Nha Trang ?
- @panda7

Much the same here in Phu Quoc, Panda. I have two Russian friends here who arrived a couple of months ago after teaching English in Korea for two years. Besides those two, I've not spoken to a single Russian here. Incidentally, both speak impeccable English, university graduates (and it shows).

Why so few Russians? I have no idea. Off topic for this thread, I know, but since we seem to have strayed there this I can tell you...

I'm enjoying myself much too much here in Vietnam to spend time worrying about geopolitical events, over which I have zero control or influence.

and...

I don't own a television so I'm less likely to聽 be influenced by corporate appeals (regardless of what "The nice man on the television told me")

and...

I refuse to visit websites with an agenda telling me which team I should cheer for.

Mac68 Serial expat

Member since 29 August 2015

Mac68Serial expat07 August 2022 12:43:09

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Just wondering if Vietnam has banned all flights from Russia because of the war as I haven't seen a single Russian here in Nha Trang ?
- @panda7

Much the same here in Phu Quoc, Panda. I have two Russian friends here who arrived a couple of months ago after teaching English in Korea for two years. Besides those two, I've not spoken to a single Russian here. Incidentally, both speak impeccable English, university graduates (and it shows).

Why so few Russians? I have no idea. Off topic for this thread, I know, but since we seem to have strayed there this I can tell you...

I'm enjoying myself much too much here in Vietnam to spend time worrying about geopolitical events, over which I have zero control or influence.

It remains:

youtube.com/watch?v=QGYc79JF9VU

MAc

and...

I don't own a television so I'm less likely to聽 be influenced by corporate appeals (regardless of what "The nice man on the television told me")

and...

I refuse to visit websites with an agenda telling me which team I should cheer for.
- @Aidan in HCMC

Brick23 Contributor

Member since 25 February 2019

Brick23Contributor08 August 2022 22:36:03

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Just wondering if Vietnam has banned all flights from Russia because of the war as I haven't seen a single Russian here in Nha Trang ?
- @panda7

I was back in Nha Trang for a few days in July, it's a shadow of it's former self. Place was so dependent on the Ruskis and the Chinese. Sailing Club and a few other overpriced beachfront places were still doing business but every restaurant I used to frequent in the touristy part of town was gone.聽 North of the river was somewhat better, and it was nice to be the only foreigner at the mud baths though.聽

I used to pay 6Tr/month for my apartment there, my landlady is now charging 2Tr, all to Vietnamese where before it was about 50/50 in that neighbourhood.

Granted NT was never the greatest city on Earth but still, very sad to see how the locals have suffered and are still suffering from the last 2+ years of lunacy.