Thai were ranked 48 out of 50 airlines for noise flying into Heathrow in tests carried out in July & September this year.

" In last place was Polish airline LOT, with Israeli carrier El Al 49th and Thai Airways 48th."

Result of using those old 747's I wonder ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24829340

I don't even think Thai pilots have ever heard of "Noise Abatement" procedures at airports, much less practice it.

Edited November 6, 201312 yr by jcb2001

Like there cars no doubt. Removing mufflers means more noise and that means more power right? Ha ha ha ha ha

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It's the 45-inch boom boxes in the wheel hubs. But strangely nothing about the twinkly lights around the windows or the fluorescent tubes under the wings. Brits must think that's cool.

its the playing cards in the spokes that do it.

its the playing cards in the spokes that do it.

Spokey dokeys also add HP and or thrust as well

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No wonder and no surprise there, as Thais are immune to noises and where ever you in Thailand

there is excessive noises and the locals don't seems to mind or notice...

No wonder and no surprise there, as Thais are immune to noises and where ever you in Thailand

there is excessive noises and the locals don't seems to mind or notice...

its not noise, they are just sharing the fun.

I'd pay good money for a nice abode under LHR flight path. Sure to be more serene than my neighbours.

Edited November 7, 201312 yr by wooloomooloo

Not very scientific, comparing short haul regional's to long haul full of fuel.

One must ask however, what about other operators using the same types ? Maybe they have fuel for a 7 hr trip to the states and Thai has a 13 hr trip.

Surly the THAI crews are following the "Noise Abatement" procedures.

Probably drilled holes in the exhaust.

Just like the cars etc in Thailand, as long as it moves who cares, standards, safety, "mai pen rai" just take money and pack em in, dont forget to charge more wherever you think you can get away with.....so Thai.

Edited November 9, 201312 yr by CharlieH