Bangkok Airways Reminds Passengers of Anti-COVID19 Measures

As Bangkok Airways prepares to resume flights between Koh Samui and Suvarnabhumi Airport near Bangkok on 15 May, the airline has reminded passengers of the different anti-COVID19 measures in place.

In compliance with the regulations laid out by the Ministry of Public Health and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand for domestic travel during COVID19 pandemic, the measures include:

• Passenger screening procedures are in line with Airports of Thailand (AOT). Any passenger who is found with a body temperature higher than 37.3 Celsius or exhibits respiratory symptoms such as a cough, sneeze, or is suspected of any risk factors, will not be allowed to board the plane.

• The airline will pre-allocate seats onboard to ensure a suitable distance is kept between passengers. Floor markings will be added to maintain appropriate social distancing at all service counters, waiting areas and on the transfer bus.

• The in-flight food and beverage service has been suspended and the consumption of any personal food and drink is not allowed onboard.

• All cabin crew will be wearing protective masks and gloves at all times when on duty.

• Passengers are required to bring and wear masks at all times during the flight.

Precautionary measures at airports under the management of Bangkok Airways - Samui Airport, Sukhothai Airport and Trat Airport - include:

• Airports will conduct body temperature screening of all passengers, customers and employees. If anyone is found with a high body temperature, they will not be allowed to enter the premises and the airport will strictly follow the procedures set by Department of Decease Control, the Ministry of Public Health to report the case.

• Floor markers will be placed to indicate necessary social distancing at check-in counters, baggage claim areas, waiting areas and on the transfer bus.

• Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the airports.

• Passengers, customers and employees are required to wear masks at all times when in the airport terminals.

• Airport disinfectant cleaning is set to be done on hourly basis while common service areas and high-traffic areas will be cleaned more frequently.

Bangkok Airways will initially operate two return trips per day between Samui and Bangkok.

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