durhamboy Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I've been looking at flights to Bangkok from the UK. It seems that nearly all flights before 1st January are not scheduled. For example, KLM London to Bangkok has no flights scheduled this year but has them scheduled every day in Jan, Feb, March next year. Other airlines are similar. Thai Airways have 1 a week in December but everyday from 1st. January. Is there some sort of opening up of the airways from 1st. January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezze Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 So far , no . They are there , because that was/is the flight schedule , and they aren't cancelled yet , until further notice . In 4 to 6 weeks , if there isnt a green light ,which i wouldn't count on , they will be cancelled . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Several airlines have flights from London to BKK every week. Thai Airways are just doing repatriation flights, the others fly people from different categories allowed to apply for a CoE. I think there's a list of airlines at the Thai Embassy website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimitriv Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Etihad has flights, but with transfer, no direct flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamboy Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Thanks guys. Yes Thai Airways are doing repatriation flights and there is a list of airlines on the Thai Embassy website - KLM is one of them as is Etihad. The schedules look weird especially for KLM but I guess it's because we live in weird times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon58 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 No, they're hedging their bets! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 12 hours ago, durhamboy said: Thanks guys. Yes Thai Airways are doing repatriation flights and there is a list of airlines on the Thai Embassy website - KLM is one of them as is Etihad. The schedules look weird especially for KLM but I guess it's because we live in weird times! My advice is Qatar Airways via Doha if they are on the recent list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffski Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 One solution is not to try to fly directly to Bangkok from the UK or wait for a seat. Fly to Addid Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Do quarantine there, get your paperwork in order there via the Thai Consulate. Book a seat on the regularly scheduled flights that are consistently flying to Bangkok from Ethiopia on Ethiopian Airlines. Not easy, but better than waiting and waiting in the UK if you need or want to return here sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetops Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Biffski said: One solution is not to try to fly directly to Bangkok from the UK or wait for a seat. Fly to Addid Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Do quarantine there, get your paperwork in order there via the Thai Consulate. Book a seat on the regularly scheduled flights that are consistently flying to Bangkok from Ethiopia on Ethiopian Airlines. Not easy, but better than waiting and waiting in the UK if you need or want to return here sooner rather than later. There is no need, although I agree that route was recently one of the few ways to get there. Through the Middle East seems popular and quite well proven. It also has the advantage of regional departures thus avoiding London.. Edited October 19, 2020 by treetops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Via Dubai probably easiest unless eva air are taking people back direct . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Biffski said: One solution is not to try to fly directly to Bangkok from the UK or wait for a seat. Fly to Addid Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Do quarantine there, get your paperwork in order there via the Thai Consulate. Book a seat on the regularly scheduled flights that are consistently flying to Bangkok from Ethiopia on Ethiopian Airlines. Not easy, but better than waiting and waiting in the UK if you need or want to return here sooner rather than later. Have you ever been to either AA airport ( a complete zoo ) or outside the airport there? Craziest suggestion i've seen so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffski Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, HashBrownHarry said: Have you ever been to either AA airport ( a complete zoo ) or outside the airport there? Craziest suggestion i've seen so far! As long as the stranded resident can exit and the flight doesn't go down it actually makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Biffski said: As long as the stranded resident can exit and the flight doesn't go down it actually makes sense. Another one that's never experienced the delights of Ethiopia i guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Many airlines flying now from the UK. The list of approved airlines are - Thai - EVA Air - Emirates - Etihad - Qatar Airways - Singapore Airlines - Lufthansa - Austrian Airlines - Swiss Air - KLM - Air France - Cathay Pacific Not all are currently flying from the UK and some are not operating a full schedule. If you want a guaranteed flight then Qatar on QR008/QR836 is 100% flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamboy Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Thanks everyone. Think I'll give Ethiopia a miss! A bit off topic but my Thai wife was told that in order for her to get free state quarantine she has to arrive on Thai Airways. If she goes on any other airlines she has to pay for quarantine. Anyone heard anything about this? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetops Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, durhamboy said: A bit off topic but my Thai wife was told that in order for her to get free state quarantine she has to arrive on Thai Airways. If she goes on any other airlines she has to pay for quarantine. Anyone heard anything about this? Thanks. Yes, that's correct as I understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 hours ago, durhamboy said: Thanks everyone. Think I'll give Ethiopia a miss! A bit off topic but my Thai wife was told that in order for her to get free state quarantine she has to arrive on Thai Airways. If she goes on any other airlines she has to pay for quarantine. Anyone heard anything about this? Thanks. Correct. This if from the Embassy website (googled into Engrish)... Those wishing to detain without charge in place formal arrangements to Thailand : the Thai Airways on the route London - Krung Thep, only a special flight. By flight Every sunday From Sunday 4 October 2020 onwards ( TG917 departs from Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2 at 21.25 hours) , tickets can be purchased directly from the website https://www.thaiairways.com/ or sent. Email to [email protected] If you already have a ticket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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