help with flight back to sweden

[scammed]

1 hour ago, sead said:

Ofc you are swapping planes. Never heard of a plane making a long distance and the after stop it continues to another destination

i found the answer, direct flights resume in october and last until february 28

[Liverpool Lou]

1 minute ago, scammed said:

i found the answer, direct flights resume in october and last until february 28

How did you find the answer?

[scammed]

1 hour ago, Poet said:

Do not carry these on any flight that stops in the Middle East. People have been locked up for having a few poppy seeds on their clothing from a bagel they ate at the airport before their flight.

 

If you are clearly in great pain, there is a high probability the airline will decide not to let you board. If you were to run into any medical complications during the flight they would be forced to divert, costing them tens of thousands of dollars and delaying their entire schedule on that route. They do pay close attention to wheelchair bound travelers in the departure lounge.

They may suggest you buy a medical evacuation, where you will have more room to stretch out and will be accompanied by a medical professional. If you are genuinely that ill, your medical insurance may cover this.

 

its 30 and 40 year old injuries, they dont cover retroactive, which is why i dont bother with insurance.

 

a friend told me i could never make the distances

in bkk airport so i will use the wheelchair and lay down on a massage bed until its time to go onboard.

once im in a seat with good back support its not much

worse than laying on a bed, i can make it,

the issue only arises when i arrive

[lassebasse]

On 5/2/2021 at 4:12 PM, scammed said:

i found the ultimate answer, direct flights resume in october

and last until end of february when the swedes are at the most active fleeing the cold, so i postpone it until then

What airllines will resume direct flights in october between Bangkok and Stockholm???????????

[scammed]

3 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

How did you find the answer?

i googled direct flights until i saw it, and then i checked

the flights and its no stop

[scammed]

5 minutes ago, lassebasse said:

What airllines will resume direct flights in october between Bangkok and Stockholm???????????

thai airways for example, and that is what i will take,

500 dollar or so compared to 400 for stops and shifting plane,

best money ever spent

 

https://www.skyscanner.net/transport/flights/bkkt/stoc/220228/?adults=1&adultsv2=1&cabinclass=economy&children=0&childrenv2=&inboundaltsenabled=false&infants=0&outboundaltsenabled=false&preferdirects=true&preferflexible=false&ref=home&rtn=0

Edited May 4, 2021 by scammed

[lassebasse]

2 minutes ago, scammed said:

thai airways for example, and that is what i will take,

500 dollar or so compared to 400 for stops and shifting plane,

best money ever spent

To my knowledge they have made no such statement and the other airline Norwegian already stated that they will not resume any flights to asia.

[scammed]

2 minutes ago, lassebasse said:

To my knowledge they have made no such statement and the other airline Norwegian already stated that they will not resume any flights to asia.

i edited in a link in the reply, check above link,

look at the 2nd flight with thai airways

Edited May 4, 2021 by scammed

[scammed]

oh yeah: about covid test, if i fly on monday, can i make a test on friday 3 days before ?

[orchis]

4 minutes ago, scammed said:

oh yeah: about covid test, if i fly on monday, can i make a test on friday 3 days before ?

72 hrs or less

[orchis]

3 hours ago, scammed said:

im not up to snuff for anything any longer, i will make it into an elderly home, every step i take hurt like hell in the evening and night, i will lay down until im dead

yeah do that and stop seeking attention instead of solutions here.

[scammed]

2 minutes ago, orchis said:

yeah do that and stop seeking attention instead of solutions here.

i  came here to ask how i can get there with the least amount of walking, as it turned out, and much to my surprise, i was better at google, and you probably didnt even make an attempt to be helpful, just came here to spit venom

[PGSan]

On 5/2/2021 at 4:26 AM, scammed said:

how do i phone qatar airways

Try using the same method that works for all others with a phone.

[PGSan]

1 hour ago, scammed said:

i found the answer, direct flights resume in october and last until february 28

It is very Unlikely that this will in fact happen.

[PGSan]

40 minutes ago, scammed said:

i was better at google

That is not surprising.  So please go back there.

[scammed]

36 minutes ago, PGSan said:

That is not surprising.  So please go back there.

it was surprising to me, i gave up after having searched every day in june and july, but since im out of option i resumed searching and finally found it, just that its only during high season thai airways are trying to make a buck on swedish climate refugees

[scorecard]

On 5/1/2021 at 10:45 PM, Sheryl said:

You can get wheelchair at the airport from curb to plane and plane to next plane at the stopover. Easily arranged.

 

Except that 'self transfer' seems to becoming more prevalent. 

 

One example: flying from Bangkok to Sydney via Manila. The website offers both legs of the flight (Bkk to Manila, then Manila to Sydney), and quotes a total price, but the booking details say 'this is a self transfer flight, no help, in Manila, is available.

 

This situation is all the more complicated during the Covid 19 situation when the passenger has to go through passport control in Manila, claim own luggage then find the check-in desk to activate the next leg of the flight.

 

Although a document has been issued at original departure point indicating seat no., passenger has to now re check in luggage, go through passport control to leave the Phils.

 

It's possible of course that in Covid 19 times the transfer as described above is quite prohibited. 

[scorecard]

6 hours ago, Poet said:

Do not carry these on any flight that stops in the Middle East. People have been locked up for having a few poppy seeds on their clothing from a bagel they ate at the airport before their flight.

 

If you are clearly in great pain, there is a high probability the airline will decide not to let you board. If you were to run into any medical complications during the flight they would be forced to divert, costing them tens of thousands of dollars and delaying their entire schedule on that route. They do pay close attention to wheelchair bound travelers in the departure lounge.

They may suggest you buy a medical evacuation, where you will have more room to stretch out and will be accompanied by a medical professional. If you are genuinely that ill, your medical insurance may cover this.

 

 

QUOTE:  "They do pay close attention to wheelchair bound travelers in the departure lounge."

 

This is why most airlines ask questions In regard to wheelchair situation:   'can you walk alone to your seat?' or 'do you need help get up a few stairs? ... and more.

 

In reality the are trying to identify if you are totally wheelchair bound/need totally dedicated help every minute, etc. If that's what they identify then there's the assumption that you're too risky / the need for qualified medical staff to be on hand / will need totally dedicated help which costs too much money.

[richard_smith237]

Op.. If you are flying with Qatar Airways and stopping off in Doha you can book for additional assistance in the 'Manage my booking’ section of their webpage (once you are logged in with your name and booking ref). 

 

Qatar Airlines is a 5* airline, you will receive more assistance from this airline than the vast majority of airlines. 

 

 

https://www.qatarairways.com/en/services-special.html

[scorecard]

4 hours ago, scammed said:

i  came here to ask how i can get there with the least amount of walking, as it turned out, and much to my surprise, i was better at google, and you probably didnt even make an attempt to be helpful, just came here to spit venom

 

If the OP is totally wheelchair bound, how did he get here in the first place. Was it with a relative or dedicated assistant?

 

[colinneil]

4 hours ago, scammed said:

i  came here to ask how i can get there with the least amount of walking, as it turned out, and much to my surprise, i was better at google, and you probably didnt even make an attempt to be helpful, just came here to spit venom

Quite interesting following this thread, so you are wheelchair bound, you are not the only person in the world like that.

Stop feeling sorry for yourself, and get on with it.

Several members have offered useful advice, yet you are the one spitting venom at others.

You speak about Qatar airways, one of the best/ most helpful i know, if you fly with them, yes you will change planes at Dohar, but they will provide whatever care you need.

[BusyB]

On 5/1/2021 at 11:26 PM, scammed said:

how do i phone qatar airways or anyone else and ask if i have to swap plane in dohar ?

 

You could certainly tell them when you book that you need wheelchair assistance at all points beginning in BKK.

Your bags should normally be transferred if you change planes.

In Stockholm they'll put you in a taxi or ambulance depending on your state and whether or not friends/relatives are waiting - presumably with a wheelchair then.

Standard SOP

 

[scammed]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

Op.. If you are flying with Qatar Airways and stopping off in Doha you can book for additional assistance in the 'Manage my booking’ section of their webpage (once you are logged in with your name and booking ref). 

 

Qatar Airlines is a 5* airline, you will receive more assistance from this airline than the vast majority of airlines. 

 

 

https://www.qatarairways.com/en/services-special.html

thanks richard, you are a helpful man, but i already found direct flights will resume in october, i postpone it until then, its not like i want to freeze, its just that its becoming just too painful to walk at all

[scammed]

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

 

If the OP is totally wheelchair bound, how did he get here in the first place. Was it with a relative or dedicated assistant?

 

no, i have never used wheelchair and just the idea is repulsive, but facts are it hurt so much i dont want to get up from bed at all, im heading for a bed i wont have to get up from

[scammed]

58 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Quite interesting following this thread, so you are wheelchair bound, you are not the only person in the world like that.

Stop feeling sorry for yourself, and get on with it.

Several members have offered useful advice, yet you are the one spitting venom at others.

You speak about Qatar airways, one of the best/ most helpful i know, if you fly with them, yes you will change planes at Dohar, but they will provide whatever care you need.

no, i am not wheelchair bound, i dont feel sorry for myself,

and none other than myself found the direct flight.

furthermore i havnt been spitting venom but other have,

i wont be flying qatar, if you had been following this thread youd know i found thai airways resume direct flight in october, and i wont be needing help or care,

i just need the wheelchair for the distances in bkk airport,

i have no doubt they will voluntarily push me out of the plane when it land if i cant walk at that stage,

i am not worried i will make it with a direct flight

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, colinneil said:

Quite interesting following this thread, so you are wheelchair bound, you are not the only person in the world like that.

Stop feeling sorry for yourself, and get on with it.

Several members have offered useful advice, yet you are the one spitting venom at others.

You speak about Qatar airways, one of the best/ most helpful i know, if you fly with them, yes you will change planes at Dohar, but they will provide whatever care you need.

 

All well said, and many other airlines also provide great service to wheelchair users.

 

I travelled from Chiang Mai with transfer to different flight at Kuala Lumpur to Sydney on AirAsia 18 months ago.  I indicated on making the online booking I used a wheelchair.

 

I got a phone call from the AirAsia manager at CM airport on the morning of departure asking me to call her when I arrived at the airport. I did that and she appeared within 1 minute. 

 

She politely chatted a little with me and my Thai family and she suggested that it was a little too early to say goodbye. She suggested I call her again at an agreed time (about 50 minutes before departure time).

 

I did that, she appeared with an AIrAsia wheelchair and a young attendant, took us to an empty check-in desk and processed everything herself and then reminded the young assistant that he had to take me through the passport desk and onto the aircraft and ensure I was comfortable then bring their wheelchair back to their office.

 

I said good bye to my family at the door of the lift then the young man (who spoke quite good English) took me up to passport, then to the outside of the terminal building into a scissors lift machine, up to the aircraft (opposite side to normal) which had been opened and into the aircraft. He ensured that the a/c door was closed quickly and asked a cabin crew member to double check it had been locked correctly. He spoke to the crew, he helped me stand up and with great concern (I can walk inside the cabin, touching the seat backs for stability) to my seat and buckled up my seat belt, he asked if I needed an extra cushion etc.

 

Then he pulled a bottle of water out of his small backpack and gave it to me. He moved away for a few seconds and came back with the cabin supervisor who introduced herself etc.  Then he called his supervisor back inside the terminal and gave me his phone, she asked if I was comfortable and I was and I mentioned that the young attendant was very caring and very focused.

 

On arrival at KL another assistant waiting with an AirAsia wheelchair, same level of service and care,  the attendant took me to the AirAsia lounge and 90 minutes later to the next aircraft. As said excellent service and care.

 

On arrival in Sydney when the a/c door was opened 2 attendants were on board quickly and one headed for my seat. A very pleasant young lady, she asked me If I would mind waiting 30 minutes until most of the other passengers were off the aircraft. I agreed, she then said I will go down to the luggage area and come back with your own wheelchair. When 99% of the other passengers had left the a/c she re-appeared and said 'I've unpacked your wheelchair, it's just outside the a/c door and another assistant is at the carousel to retrieve your 2 suitcases'.

 

She took me through passport, we met the 2nd assistant who was waiting with my 2 cases.

 

They asked if had the number of the transit car I had booked, the first assistant asked 'would you like a quick coffee or go straight to meet the car service driver. I indicated I wanted to keep moving. 2nd girl called the number and she said 'the driver is waiting for you'

 

Ten minutes later the car departed.

 

AirAsia very well done. 

 

 

 

Edited May 4, 2021 by scorecard

[Wake Up]

Every international airline has wheelchairs and help for those that need the help. I know you may be anxious about traveling but the man or lady that pushes your wheelchair will handle all of your needs and the flight attendant when you land will make sure you have a wheelchair also. When you buy your ticket or check in online with the airline there should be a place for you to request special assistance. The airports do this everyday and are pretty good about their service. Most give the wheelchair pushers a cash tip and they let you on the plane first. 

[scammed]

5 minutes ago, Wake Up said:

Every international airline has wheelchairs and help for those that need the help. I know you may be anxious about traveling but the man or lady that pushes your wheelchair will handle all of your needs and the flight attendant when you land will make sure you have a wheelchair also. When you buy your ticket or check in online with the airline there should be a place for you to request special assistance. The airports do this everyday and are pretty good about their service. Most give the wheelchair pushers a cash tip and they let you on the plane first. 

thanks, a couple of friends explained it,

but i found an even better option, thai airways will resume direct flights in the supposed high season october -end of february. im still going to have to use wheelchair in bkk airport im afraid, but at least i got a few month to get use to the preposterous idea

 

https://book.thaiairways.com/plnext/tgpnextDX/Override.action#/FDCT

Edited May 5, 2021 by scammed

[PGSan]

18 hours ago, scammed said:

thai airways resume direct flight in october

Very doubtful that they will in fact do so.  So far Better to go now with Qatar.

[PGSan]

1 hour ago, scammed said:

the preposterous idea

Why is a wheelchair preposterous??? 

 

I have often taken up this option when I arrive at Svb with my ealing stick.  The staff prefer using the wheelchair to any other method of getting me safely onto the plane.