Thread: Airline News

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Air Asia X did fly to Scabby Dhabi but I don't know if they still do.

It’s a proposal at the moment. The company will still require permission from national governments for take off and landing. Presumably the local CAA or equivalent will require proof of airworthiness of aircraft, after they have been grounded for long periods with minimal maintenance?

The aircraft will be maintained on the ground, which is not a simple task. It is even worse in humid conditions so I wonder if Thai have parked some in Australia or similar. One good thing is there will be no excuse for deferred defects when they go back into service. I imagine it is a nightmare at the big airports at the moment...

I wouldn't be surprised to see at least one maintenance-related major incident when the skies are reopened.

They may fly again with social distancing requirements meaning they can only sell half the seats.
Airfares doubled?

Commercial flights face strict disease-control rules

Commercial airlines have been told to adopt strict anti-disease transmission rules when they resume domestic flights on May 1, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).

While returning to the skies is the airlines' right, they must operate flights differently, said Chula Sukmanop, the CAAT director-general.


The airlines, mostly low-cost carriers, will meet the CAAT tomorrow to discuss guidelines and rules for restarting flights on May 1 following weeks of operational suspension as Covid-19 has caused air travel demand to dry up.


He said the rules, which factor in social distancing and disease-transmission prevention, include leaving empty seats in each row in cabins, requiring passengers to wear face masks and not serving food and drinks.

MORE Commercial flights face strict disease-control rules

Originally Posted by misskit

not serving food and drinks.

Well, to the riff raff, yes.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Well, to the riff raff, yes.

This is domestic travel Harry. They only paid lip service to food and drink for budget travel anyway.

Will they be obliged to allow you to carry your own food and drink on board?

Originally Posted by Switch

This is domestic travel Harry. They only paid lip service to food and drink for budget travel anyway.

Good point.

Will they be obliged to allow you to carry your own food and drink on board?

And a good question.

Would be hilarious to bring on a ziploc with a realistic stuffed bat and pangolin in it and say "I'm having Chinese for lunch".

Flights back to normal by Oct 2021, says AOT


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Flights back to normal by Oct 2021, says AOT

^ I'm not sure anyone is in a position to make such a prediction. Too many unknowns at this time.

Originally Posted by Troy

^ I'm not sure anyone is in a position to make such a prediction. Too many unknowns at this time.

It's Thailand though isn't it. They're just relying on luck or short memories.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

short memories

Smiling is a sure sign of "ฉันไม่เข้าใจ".

Originally Posted by Troy

The aircraft will be maintained on the ground

Really interesting that.

Incoming flights ban extended to May 31

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on Monday decided to extend the ban on all incoming flights for another month, on continuing worries about the coronavirus pandemic.


The aviation regulator announced the extension ahead of the scheduled expiry date, April 30, on the grounds that the situation was worsening. The ban was also in support of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration's battle to control the pandemic outbreak in Thailand, it said.


The announcement did not explain why CAAT believes the situation is getting worse, with many countries now looking to relax some restrictions.

MORE Incoming flights ban extended to May 31

Welcome (back) to Air Asia.

naked and lathered in vasaline would be better for protection

Bangkok Airways to take to the air from May 15

Bangkok Airways will resume its domestic operations from May 15, starting with the Bangkok-Samui-Bangkok flight twice daily.


All flight operations will strictly comply with safety measures and social distancing guidelines set by the Public Health Ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, the airline said.

The reopening of airports in Sukhothai and Trat and Bangkok Airways’ other routes will be announced later.

The health and safety measures will include onboard seat distancing, suspension of in-flight food and beverage services and a ban on consumption of personal food or drink. All crew members will wear masks and gloves when on duty and passengers themselves are required to wear protective masks at all times during flights, the airline said.


Samui Airport is expected to reopen for daily operations on May 15 from 8am-7pm. The airport has put in place safety measures to “ensure the highest level of safety for all passengers and staff”.


The measures include passenger and staff screening, body temperature checks, a requirement that staff wear face masks at all times when on duty and social distancing arrangements.

Bangkok Airways to take to the air from May 15

Domestic air travel guidelines issued


The government has announced guidelines on domestic air travel scheduled to resume on Friday.


Passengers must wear face masks at all times — from boarding to disembarking. If they fail to wear them at check-ins and cannot get one, they will not be allowed to fly.


They may not eat or drink anything on board.




Airlines


For airlines, the capacity of each flight must be limited by arranging at least one empty seat between passengers. The exceptions are when certain seats have enough empty space around them to prevent contact and spread of the disease; the carrier is a small plane with no more than 19 seats and is used for a chartered flight; or when the plane has no more than 90 seats in which case the operator may sell up to 70% of them.


MORE Domestic air travel guidelines issued

Originally Posted by Troy

The aircraft will be maintained on the ground

I would sincerely hope so.

Any Rop members want a few extra miles.
Celebrate THAI 60th anniversary with Royal Orchid Plus miles x3

British Airways has told staff that its Gatwick airport operation may not reopen after the coronavirus pandemic passes.

The admission came in a memo, written by the head of BA's Gatwick hub and seen by BBC News.

BA's Gatwick operation, which is currently suspended, is roughly a fifth as big as its Heathrow hub.

In a separate letter to pilots, BA said it cannot rule out suspending the rest of its Heathrow operation.

In the memo to Gatwick's staff, the company says: "As you know, we suspended our Gatwick flying schedule at the start of April and there is no certainty as to when or if these services can or will return."

In the letter to pilots, BA notes that some of its rivals abroad are facing tough competition. It adds that a quarter of BA's 4,300 pilots are set to lose their jobs.

"We need to ensure that our remaining operation is efficient, flexible and cost-competitive to enable us to survive in an increasingly lean and unpredictable industry," says the letter from senior management.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52489013?

Originally Posted by Iceman123

I would sincerely hope so.

So do I. They need to have inspections, engines started and be pressurised at reasonable intervals if left outside.

I remember the fuel crisis in the 70's when aircraft were left for long periods. Bird nests in the undercarriage, rain water leaking into control panels, insects making homes in pitot tubes...all sorts of fun.

Originally Posted by Troy

I remember the fuel crisis in the 70's when aircraft were left for long periods. Bird nests in the undercarriage, rain water leaking into control panels, insects making homes in pitot tubes..

Stowaways getting fucking bored

carnage incoming

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Originally Posted by baldrick

carnage incoming



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I bet he wasn't saying that when they were spending $50Bn buying back shares over the last few years.