Popular Post webfact Posted 4 hours ago Popular Post Posted 4 hours ago FILE photo courtesy: Sharp In an unprecedented turn of events, passengers aboard Air India Express's inaugural flight from Surat (India) to Bangkok managed to exhaust the plane's entire alcohol supply before reaching their destination. The flight, which took off on what was a memorable journey on its new route, saw an unexpected level of indulgence from passengers, resulting in a tale that's going viral worldwide. As the 4-hour flight unfolded, eager passengers enthusiastically consumed the onboard stock of premium alcoholic beverages, reportedly worth ฿70,000. The cabin crew found themselves announcing an alcohol shortage well before landing, a situation that left many travellers on the fully booked flight both surprised and amused. Social media exploded with content as passengers documented their mid-air festivities, complete with videos of the upbeat atmosphere. Passengers not only enjoyed their drinks but also a variety of Gujarati snacks, adding to the convivial onboard climate. Many passengers shared their journey in real-time, capturing smiles, laughter, and empty bottles, creating an online buzz that quickly spread. The incident underscores how quickly camaraderie and a shared sense of celebration can lead to unexpected situations. For many, this flight represented more than just travel between two cities—it became a unique experience characterised by communal enjoyment and a surprising swiftness in depleting the inflight beverage supply. The lively atmosphere and friendly interactions among passengers turned the flight into an unforgettable adventure. While the lack of alcohol for the latter part of the flight may be seen as a logistical oversight, it highlighted the warm, congenial spirit of those on board. This inaugural flight certainly left an indelible mark, becoming a point of reference for future journeys. Beyond the amusing aspects, the story highlights broader themes in air travel and human behaviour, where shared experiences often lead to surprising outcomes. The event reflects not only a fun piece of history for Air India Express's new service but also a nod to the unpredictability and joy of travel. Though the alcohol ran out, the laughter and stories shared ensured that this flight will be talked about for years to come, representing the essence of shared joy and community among travellers, reported Times of India. -- 2024-12-23 2 3 3
Popular Post MalcolmB Posted 4 hours ago Popular Post Posted 4 hours ago They had plenty of straws though. 2 1
chiang mai Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago A four hour flight from Bangkok to Surat, must have been via Mumbai. 4 1
Popular Post Dan O Posted 4 hours ago Popular Post Posted 4 hours ago There must be something missing in the translation here as Surat Thani is only 1:10 min flight to bkk. It should be Surat India to bkk I think 7 3
Nick Carter icp Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago A different angle to the recent story about Indians misbehaving on a flight to Thailand
Popular Post Nick Carter icp Posted 4 hours ago Popular Post Posted 4 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Aussie999 said: Surat Thani... 4 hours... no way Surat in India, NOT Surat Thani in Thailand 1 1 1 4
Popular Post Briggsy Posted 4 hours ago Popular Post Posted 4 hours ago Did they really run out or just lock the cupboards? 🙂 Given the behaviour of groups of South Asian men on planes when confronted with 'free' alcohol, that is what I would have done. 2 1 1
Popular Post metisdead Posted 4 hours ago Popular Post Posted 4 hours ago According to Wikipedia,: Surat (Gujarati: [suɾət]) is a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat. 2 1 1
Popular Post vikc Posted 3 hours ago Popular Post Posted 3 hours ago Surat is a city in the province of Gujarat in India, which is a dry state i.e No Alcohol is allowed to be sold or consumed. Therefore the excitement . As such the poor and the not so rich travel to Thailand from India, so for them this must have been a grand opportunity to indulge. Whereas the rich and affluent lot head to the West . Cheers . 1 1 1
Popular Post Aussie999 Posted 3 hours ago Popular Post Posted 3 hours ago 17 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said: Surat in India, NOT Surat Thani in Thailand 555, my brain pasted Thani into it... thanks for the correction 1 1 1 2
SAFETY FIRST Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 48 minutes ago, webfact said: 4-hour flight unfolded, eager passengers enthusiastically consumed the onboard stock of premium alcoholic beverages, reportedly worth ฿70,000. The cabin crew found themselves announcing an alcohol shortage well before landing I reckon some of the stock was misplaced, stolen, pilfered before departure or poor stocktaking. 2 1
treetops Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 48 minutes ago, chiang mai said: A four hour flight from Bangkok to Surat, must have been via Mumbai. Why? Here's the one mentioned in the OP and the return from Bangkok. https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ix178#386a6d6c https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vt-bxo#386b05d8
KannikaP Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Dan O said: There must be something missing in the translation here as Surat Thani is only 1:10 min flight to bkk. It should be Surat India to bkk I think passengers aboard Air India Express's inaugural flight from Surat (India) to Bangkok
Artisi Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, chiang mai said: A four hour flight from Bangkok to Surat, must have been via Mumbai. 1 hour ago, Dan O said: There must be something missing in the translation here as Surat Thani is only 1:10 min flight to bkk. It should be Surat India to bkk I think Reading comprehension lessons seem to be in order here 📖 😉
chiang mai Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 5 minutes ago, Artisi said: Reading comprehension lessons seem to be in order here 📖 😉 You weren't in the thread before changes were made.
connda Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago Profitable flight for the airline. Take ฿100,000 worth of booze the next time.
nauseus Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, Dan O said: There must be something missing in the translation here as Surat Thani is only 1:10 min flight to bkk. It should be Surat India to bkk I think Air India Express's inaugural flight from Surat (India) to Bangkok 1
KireB Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, MalcolmB said: They had plenty of straws though. You like to make jokes about Indians, don't you. Racist slur. 1
Tropicalevo Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 13 minutes ago, nauseus said: Air India Express's inaugural flight from Surat (India) to Bangkok Possibly this one?
nauseus Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 21 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: Possibly this one? A different party I think.
alex8912 Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, vikc said: Surat is a city in the province of Gujarat in India, which is a dry state i.e No Alcohol is allowed to be sold or consumed. Therefore the excitement . As such the poor and the not so rich travel to Thailand from India, so for them this must have been a grand opportunity to indulge. Whereas the rich and affluent lot head to the West . Cheers . Thanks for clarity. You would THINK that would be included in the article which didn't make clear even where Surat was right away in the title AND the interesting fact it's a dry state. Now it makes sense and is kind of funny.
Will B Good Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago OMG......Just imagine if this happen on a RyanAir flight from Teesside to Ibiza 1
cjinchiangrai Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago I used to fly from Chennai to DMK almost monthly. They would regularly start passing around the duty free as soon as the doors closed. Why not? Large groups of workers headed to Pattaya for a few days. They were mostly OK, but standing in line at immigration drunk at 4am must have sucked.
michaellee Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, Dan O said: There must be something missing in the translation here as Surat Thani is only 1:10 min flight to bkk. It should be Surat India to bkk I think You need to go back and study world geography.
Blueman1 Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, Dan O said: There must be something missing in the translation here as Surat Thani is only 1:10 min flight to bkk. It should be Surat India to bkk I think Read the Opening Post PROPERLEY It Says Surat ( INDIA ) To Bangkok.....Keep up at the back !!!!
Blueman1 Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, MalcolmB said: They had plenty of straws though. I Hope They Weren't Plastic Ones !!
Blueman1 Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, Dan O said: There must be something missing in the translation here as Surat Thani is only 1:10 min flight to bkk. It should be Surat India to bkk I think THAT Is What it SAYS In the Opening Post.....READ IT PROPERLEY......
Will B Good Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago Just now, Blueman1 said: THAT Is What it SAYS In the Opening Post.....READ IT PROPERLEY...... FaulTY keYboARD?......had something similar after spilling coffee on mine.....drove me mad. 1 2
hotchilli Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 3 hours ago, webfact said: In an unprecedented turn of events, passengers aboard Air India Express's inaugural flight from Surat (India) to Bangkok managed to exhaust the plane's entire alcohol supply before reaching their destination. Just warming up for the Thai experience
jesimps Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago After many flights between Delhi and Heathrow via Dubai on the "Curry express", I'm relieved that I wasn't on this one.
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