11 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

You'd have to be mad to buy a ticket with this company in advance at the moment.

No refunds if they decide not to fly.

Honestly I despise that airline. Never fly them but only the twice since they were created. Only thing going for them are some of the gals are quite hot. But unless the self quarantine on traveling domestically gets lifted, I am not going anywhere.

3 hours ago, Muzzique said:

Airfares are way to low anyway which is the main reason this Global virus spread. I think doubling all airfares is a great idea. I'd be happy paying twice the price for a seat with good social distancing.

 

Looks like this will be the future. No more cattle like economy seating; premium economy and business class only from now on.

 

Air travel should be for those who can afford it, not for the masses. 

Clown.....

Flights to Thailand not Benidorm once lockdown is over

3 hours ago, Eibot said:

I was half expecting them to advise to keep a window open for "fresh air".

I believe there is a budget airline in Oz that has outside toilets.

1 hour ago, Captain Monday said:

Packed bus for 9 hours driven Thai style on yabba vs airplane for 1 hour with filtered air.

Why the prejudice against air travel? Much safer

arn't you an air pilot? 

 

you would say that

the average turn around time for domestic flights is about 20 minutes to keep operations profitable.  to thoroughly disinfect a plane you need more time.  can we bring our own Lysol bottles with us?  sorry no liquids

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The CAAT - Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand - are demanding that all flights have empty seats so that social distancing can be accomplished. 

 

No food or drink will be served and passengers cannot bring their own snacks. 

So you mean leg space and no disgusting food! To good to be true! I may start to fly again!

4 hours ago, jimmjam said:

No food or drinks? ????

I think I can survive without a small water and a dried up sandwich for an hour.

4 hours ago, Muzzique said:

Airfares are way to low anyway which is the main reason this Global virus spread. I think doubling all airfares is a great idea. I'd be happy paying twice the price for a seat with good social distancing.

 

Looks like this will be the future. No more cattle like economy seating; premium economy and business class only from now on.

 

Air travel should be for those who can afford it, not for the masses. 

are you joking or you just a selfish snob?

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On flights over 90 minute duration there must be an entire row left empty at the back in case someone displays suspicious symptoms.

I hope captain doesn't display suspicious symptoms. 

4 hours ago, Muzzique said:

Airfares are way to low anyway which is the main reason this Global virus spread. I think doubling all airfares is a great idea. I'd be happy paying twice the price for a seat with good social distancing.

 

Looks like this will be the future. No more cattle like economy seating; premium economy and business class only from now on.

 

Air travel should be for those who can afford it, not for the masses. 

Nice one Adolf, there'd be no more airlines unless you'd be happy to pay x10 what you pay now.

All these social distancing ideas sound great to begin with, but most are impractical when service levels start to increase. Money will always come first.

4 hours ago, pookiki said:

What about families with infants or small children? Impossible to travel now?

Hmmm, beginning to sound better and better.

I don't mind the extra social distancing but are the ticket prices going to remain the same as before?

I think all these new rules are quite sensible under the circumstances.  I flew on air asia a few weeks ago and they were already leaving the middle seat empty.  Most planes are 3x3x3 seating.  So that is only 1/3 loss of seating which should only result in 1/3 increase in price.  I personally don't think they will increase prices as they are trying to get their customers back.

I have friends in the U.S. who have not travelled by air for years and have never flown internationally.  I personally did not travel internationally until the age of 38.  I see no problem not taking a flight for a year or 2.  

Zoom for business meetings online, hense no more business travel necessary.

Yes, the world does need to change, this will be a good step in the right direction.

 

Be strong, stay safe, accept new circumstances

2 hours ago, Incobart said:

???  That is meaningless,  you don't get infected trough your skin ..  if you touch a contaminated surface with your bare hands ... you will infect yourself if you bring your hands to your face. if you have gloves and you bring to your face = same.

Put the gloves on before you get on the plane. Take them off after you get off. 

And if you are stupid enough to stick a rubber glove in your eye then I would suggest Darwinism has your number anyway.

So only half the planes will be filled any given flight. Great idea for plane companies to make back money they lost.

And what about the trains and the buses?

 

The virus doesn't spread only in planes...

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I never 'need' to fly, I do it for pleasure along with 90% of the other passengers.

These flights, under these conditions, won't attract enough passengers to fly.

 

Why can't I bring my own food?

Pork pies might have swine fever.

5 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Pork pies might have swine fever.

That's just not a kosher comment.

6 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

So much bad information out there. How does bringing your own food endanger anyone? If I eat a sandwich, I will spread a disease, which I do not have to begin with? There is an astonishing degree of insanity happening, and a real zombie apocalypse mentality setting in. 

 

The social distancing on planes will be an absolute delight. 

OK for those of a larger build - room to "stretch your legs" (and arms!) Still, as as already been pointed out, the price for a seat will probably double!

I've seen several flights in Thailand where there were only a dozen passengers on the entire plane. Airlines will adjust scheduling to suit demand.

I'm not so sure airfares will double. One of the biggest cost items for airlines is fuel, and that has plummeted.

22 minutes ago, Brunolem said:

And what about the trains and the buses?

The virus doesn't spread only in planes...

One passenger per bus 

6 hours ago, Rookiescot said:

I would add that nitrile gloves should be worn too.

You know all the surfaces that everyone touches when getting on and off. Armrests and stuff like that.

And than you touch your eye with your gloved hand.

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

You'd have to be mad to buy a ticket with this company in advance at the moment.

No refunds if they decide not to fly.

Have you ever tried to get a refund from  them? Nigh on impossible if you booked online. They took the money twice from my bank account for the same flight, and after spending many frustrating hours  of going round in circles, after spending many frustrating hours of waiting for the website to acknowledge my presence - I gave up (OK, on principle i should have persevered, but the amount involved wasn't worth the stress on me or my wife!)

Nok Air never stopped flying 100%.

How will they get passengers to the plane if it is in a free standing area too far to walk normally?

6 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

So much bad information out there. How does bringing your own food endanger anyone? If I eat a sandwich, I will spread a disease, which I do not have to begin with? There is an astonishing degree of insanity happening, and a real zombie apocalypse mentality setting in. 

 

The social distancing on planes will be an absolute delight. 

Common sense is like deodorant. Those who need it most, never use it.

45 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

Put the gloves on before you get on the plane. Take them off after you get off. 

And if you are stupid enough to stick a rubber glove in your eye then I would suggest Darwinism has your number anyway.

just disinfect your hands, no gloves needed

 

My wife and daughter have been sharing my bubble for the duration.

Why could we not sit together?

 

It would be better for us and the airline.