Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May 2020

Thai AirAsia (FD) is to resume domestic operations on 1 May 2020.

The airline plans to initially operate the following routes: Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Panom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Roi-Et, Surat Thani, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, as well as Chiang Mai - Hat Yai.

Crew and passengers will need to abide by strict health controls in compliance with regulations set by the Ministry of Public Health and Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.

Measures include include:

- The airline will only sell a limited number of seats on every flight in accordance with social distancing measures.

- Social distancing will also be enforced on the shuttle bus as well as at the service counters.

- Passengers will be required to wear their own face masks throughout their journey including during check-in and baggage claim.

- Strictly no consumption of food and beverage onboard. AirAsia’s meals service has also be temporarily suspended.

- Passengers are to be screened in accordance with airport regulations, including a body temperature scan during boarding. Passengers with a body temperature above 37.3 Celsius, or exhibiting symptoms including sneezing or coughing, will be denied travel.

- Only one bag such as a laptop bag or a ladies’ handbag or a small bag weighing no more than 5 kilograms will be permitted as carry-on baggage per person. The size must not exceed the dimension of 40cm (H) x 30cm (W) X 10 cm (D) and fit under the seat in front of the passenger. For other additional baggage within allowed 7 kilograms will be checked-in at no additional cost. The reason for this is to try and facilitate social distancing especially during embarkation and disembarkation.

- Guests are recommended to perform self check-in via the AirAsia mobile app or kiosks at the airport to reduce personal contact.

In addition, the cabin crew and other operational staff performing duties on the flight will have  their body temperature checked before and after duty. They must also wear PPE such as masks, goggles and gloves throughout service.

AirAsia will disinfect its airplanes, shuttle buses, service counters and check-in kiosks on a daily basis.

All AirAsia aircraft are fitted with hospital-grade HEPA Filters that protect against 99.999% of particles and airborne contaminants such as viruses and bacteria.

See also: Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May, Thai Lion Air to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May and Bangkok Airways to Resume Samui Flights on 15 May.

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