Diverted Flight Passengers to Reach Irkutsk on Reserve Aircraft
AZUR air is deploying a reserve aircraft from Thailand to Vietnam to transport passengers stranded in Hanoi to Irkutsk.
Feb 24, 2026 0
A reserve aircraft is being deployed to transport stranded passengers from Hanoi to Irkutsk.
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Flight ZF-2578 from Nha Trang to Irkutsk, which made an emergency landing in Hanoi, will be completed using a reserve aircraft. This was reported in the Telegram channel of AZUR air«s press service.
«AZUR air will dispatch a reserve aircraft to Hanoi from Pattaya. As of 13:30 MSK, preparations are underway for the reserve aircraft»s departure. The scheduled departure time of the reserve aircraft from Pattaya to Hanoi is 18:45 local time (14:45 MSK),« the message states.
Additionally, the carrier«s press service added that the airline»s services are operating in enhanced mode and are taking all necessary measures to assist passengers at Hanoi airport in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations. Ground service representatives will work with passengers at the airport.
The airline will provide further information on the departure of the reserve aircraft from the capital of Vietnam to Irkutsk.
Recall that a Boeing 757 aircraft operating flight Nha Trang to Irkutsk made an unscheduled landing in Hanoi on January 28. There are 238 passengers and 7 crew members on board. The reasons for the incident have not been reported.
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