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  • World NewsSenior flight attendant sues United Airlines for calling her a snitch

    Senior flight attendant sues United Airlines for calling her a snitch

    A senior United Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the airline, alleging harassment and retaliation after reporting safety violations. The 52 year old flight attendant, Ingrid Raganova, claims she was labelled a snitch and subjected to online abuse after reporting breaches of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and airline regulations by her colleagues. Raganova, who has been with United for…

  • Business NewsThailand-China flights surge 213% after visa exemption deal

    Thailand-China flights surge 213% after visa exemption deal

    Flights between Thailand and China have surged to 55,000 in the past eight months, following the signing of a mutual visa exemption agreement, according to the Ministry of Transport. Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote reported that the 55,433 flights from October last year to May marked a 213% increase compared to the same period the previous year. He projected that…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket flight fiasco: Downpour delays leave one still in the clouds

    Phuket flight fiasco: Downpour delays leave one still in the clouds

    Phuket International Airport confirmed that only one of the 17 flights delayed by yesterday’s downpours has yet to complete its journey. To mitigate any dangers posed by landing in intense weather conditions, inbound flights were diverted to Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International Airports, as well as airports in Krabi, Langkawi, Penang, and Surat Thani as pilots had no vision of…

  • Thailand NewsKrabi Airport’s runway to riches, a 941-million-baht taxiway twist

    Krabi Airport’s runway to riches, a 941-million-baht taxiway twist

    The Department of Airports (DoA) is pushing forward with a 941-million-baht project to build a parallel taxiway at Krabi Airport. Currently, the project is over 76% complete. DoA Deputy Director-General Wittawas Pakdesontiskul recently inspected the site and attended a meeting to monitor progress. The meeting included representatives from the contractor, Nawarat Patanakarn Public Co. Ltd., along with consultancies We Engineering…

  • LifestyleAirport tips for first time flyers

    Airport tips for first time flyers

    Embarking on a flight journey for the first or after prolonged discontinuation could be exciting as well as intimidating. The dynamic environment of airports, meticulous processes, and the premonition of the ensuing flight might evoke a spectrum of feelings. However, assure yourself, that air travel does not necessarily need to be stressful. With appropriate anticipatory measures, it can be effortlessly…

  • Thailand NewsMyanmar requests Thai clearance for evacuation flights

    Myanmar requests Thai clearance for evacuation flights

    The Government of Myanmar recently filed a request with the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeking clearance for evacuation flights to land in the Mae Sot district of Tak. The motive behind this request is the evacuation of 617 military officers and their dependents, who are expected to flee Myawaddy, a city now under the control of rebel ethnic forces.…

  • Thailand NewsMid-air drama: Man’s attempted suicide on Thailand to UK flight

    Mid-air drama: Man’s attempted suicide on Thailand to UK flight

    Breaking news has emerged regarding a man’s attempted suicide on a flight from Thailand to the United Kingdom on Friday. The aircraft was forced to undergo an emergency landing at a London airport after a passenger reportedly tried to take his own life in a cabin toilet. The EVA Air BR67 flight from Bangkok to London had started its descent…

  • Thailand NewsDiscounted domestic flights for Songkran announced by CAAT

    Discounted domestic flights for Songkran announced by CAAT

    The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced that a discount of roughly 20% will be applied to early morning and late-night domestic flights during the Songkran holiday. This move is aimed at providing an economical travel option for all holidaymakers. Sarun Benjanirat, the deputy director-general of CAAT, disclosed today, March 11, that the initiative is in response to the…

  • Thailand NewsFlight fright: Air Canada-Thailand flight detours to Hong Kong as passenger falls ill

    Flight fright: Air Canada-Thailand flight detours to Hong Kong as passenger falls ill

    An Air Canada flight destined for Bangkok was forced to make an emergency diversion to Hong Kong after a passenger fell ill onboard. The Air Canada Boeing 787, which operates flights between Vancouver and Bangkok, declared an emergency on February 4, prompting its redirection to Hong Kong. Flight AC65, a routine scheduled service, is typically operated between Vancouver and Bangkok…

  • Thailand NewsAltitude alert: Flight attendant spills beans on why plane coffee gets a turbulent reaction (video)

    Altitude alert: Flight attendant spills beans on why plane coffee gets a turbulent reaction (video)

    A flight attendant sparked a heated discussion on social media by revealing why passengers should avoid drinking coffee served on planes. The video clip was posted on the TikTok account @ichbinvin, responding to a query initially raised on the website Reddit about the dirty little secrets of working on an aircraft. The flight attendant, Kevin, agreed with another netizen’s comment,…

  • Aviation NewsSky’s the limit: Vietnam Airlines unveils game-changing route connecting Da Nang and Bangkok

    Sky’s the limit: Vietnam Airlines unveils game-changing route connecting Da Nang and Bangkok

    Vietnam Airlines soared into the limelight by inaugurating a direct route between Da Nang International Airport and Bangkok‘s Don Mueang International Airport. The airline’s bold move, announced yesterday, November 29, is set to revolutionise travel between these two dynamic destinations. At the launch event, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand, Phan Chi Thanh, expressed optimism about the prospects of the newly established…

  • Aviation NewsMid-air madness: Unruly passenger turns Lufthansa flight to Bangkok into chaos

    Mid-air madness: Unruly passenger turns Lufthansa flight to Bangkok into chaos

    A 53 year old German man turned a routine Lufthansa flight from Munich to Bangkok into a chaotic nightmare. From threats to undressing and attempting to set a blanket ablaze, this turbulent episode forced an unscheduled landing in India. Just a few hours into the 10-hour and 45-minute journey, chaos erupted as the unnamed German man unleashed a series of…

  • Thailand NewsForked-up flight: Aussie passenger’s shocking Bangkok to Moscow attack with a twist (video)

    Forked-up flight: Aussie passenger’s shocking Bangkok to Moscow attack with a twist (video)

    A man described as ‘Australian’ found himself in a harrowing situation when he allegedly attacked a fellow passenger on a flight from Bangkok to Moscow. Alexey Fursov reportedly stabbed the passenger with a fork, causing injuries to the victim’s chest, shoulder, and back during what has been described as a frenzied attack. Dramatic footage from the flight shows the 35…

  • World NewsDelta flight forced to turn back due to biohazard diarrhoea incident

    Delta flight forced to turn back due to biohazard diarrhoea incident

    A Delta flight originating from Atlanta and bound for Barcelona faced an unexpected turn of events as it was forced to return to its departure airport due to what the pilot described as a “biohazard issue” caused by a passenger who suffered from diarrhoea on board. The incident unfolded on Friday evening, approximately two hours into the flight. In an…

  • Transport NewsAir Canada to passengers: Sit in vomit-stained seats or be blacklisted

    Air Canada to passengers: Sit in vomit-stained seats or be blacklisted

    Air Canada publicly apologised following an incident where two passengers were forced to sit in seats contaminated with vomit from a previous flight. The flight in question journeyed from an airport in Las Vegas in the US to Montreal, Canada on August 26. Susan Benson, a passenger on the flight, shared the distressing ordeal on Facebook on August 29. Initially, they…

  • Thailand NewsTikToker shares flight passenger’s smelly feet on her armrest

    TikToker shares flight passenger’s smelly feet on her armrest

    A recent incident on a plane has sparked outrage among online viewers of a viral post. A woman shared a video on TikTok, showing her disgust as a fellow flight passenger placed his stinky feet on her armrest. The video was posted by the username @kenggii, and it has since amassed a significant number of views and comments, raising serious…

  • Transport NewsCockroach’s thrilling 2,000-km journey rivets Chinese plane passenger

    Cockroach’s thrilling 2,000-km journey rivets Chinese plane passenger

    An exciting in-flight encounter with a stowaway cockroach caught the attention of social media after a female Chinese passenger on a flight from Shibaoshan to Ningbo noticed the critter. The insect’s surprising endurance while clinging onto the aeroplane window during a 2,000-kilometre journey at high altitudes added a thrill to the passenger’s air travel experience. The passenger, who opted for…

  • Transport NewsBear loose on Iraqi passenger flight at Dubai Airport

    Bear loose on Iraqi passenger flight at Dubai Airport

    Where’s Samuel L Jackson when you need him? An Iraqi Airways passenger flight met unexpected panda-monium when a bear wandered free from its transportation cage. Wildlife experts were called to manage the situation before it got grizzly as the plane prepared for departure at Dubai International Airport. They tranquilised the bear, returning it to its cage and removing it from…

  • Business NewsCathay Pacific highlights Bangkok’s crucial role in aviation recovery

    Cathay Pacific highlights Bangkok’s crucial role in aviation recovery

    Southeast Asia, particularly Bangkok, is showing promising signs of growth in terms of flight traffic, according to Cathay Pacific, which has ranked the Thai capital as one of its stronger-performing flight routes. Post-Hong Kong’s reopening, Cathay has reported a steady ascent, keeping pace with global passenger traffic. One of the airline’s senior executives, Dominic Perret, highlighted Thailand as a key…

  • Thailand NewsMid-air drama: Unruly passenger instigates chaos on Thai Airways flight to Frankfurt

    Mid-air drama: Unruly passenger instigates chaos on Thai Airways flight to Frankfurt

    A mid-air drama played out on a Bangkok–Frankfurt Thai Airways flight, where a brawling passenger onboard resulted in German police intervention upon landing. The swift and professional handling of the situation by the airline staff received applause from passengers. One of the flight passengers, Kitiphong Santiwatr, relived the tense flight experience on the Facebook group Travel to Europe by Yourself.…

  • World NewsFrance bans short-haul flights with train alternatives to cut emissions

    France bans short-haul flights with train alternatives to cut emissions

    In an effort to reduce carbon emissions, France has implemented a ban on domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives are available. The legislation comes into effect two years after it was initially approved by lawmakers, targeting routes where train journeys can be completed in under two-and-a-half hours. This restriction essentially eliminates air travel between Paris and cities such as Nantes,…

  • Tourism NewsFirst charter flight from Mahan, Iran makes its way to Phuket

    First charter flight from Mahan, Iran makes its way to Phuket

    The first charter flight from Mahan, Iran, made its way to Phuket on Monday. Mahan Air flight W557/IRM057 landed at Phuket International Airport at 2.30pm. As tourism from the Middle East continues to be a major target market for Thailand, the new charter flight network was warmly welcomed. Officials and staff were on hand to greet passengers as they walked…

  • World NewsBullets found on plane cause evacuation in Korea

    Bullets found on plane cause evacuation in Korea

    A few stray bullets are enough to ruin an entire flight. Yesterday a Korean Air plane was evacuated after two live bullets were discovered on board. The incident took place at Incheon International Airport in South Korea. The plane was bound for Manila and had 230 passengers on board at the time. The discovery of the bullets resulted in the…

  • Press RoomOman Air announces network expansion for 2023 summer schedule

    Oman Air announces network expansion for 2023 summer schedule

    Continuing its ambitious and dynamic strategy of fleet and network expansion, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023. The schedule specifies significant frequency increases on existing routes, and the addition of four destinations—representing a 60% increase in the number of flights from its hub in Muscat compared to the previous…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways considers reviving stored A380s to meet rising demand

    Thai Airways considers reviving stored A380s to meet rising demand

    Thailand’s flag carrier Thai Airways International is considering expanding its fleet by reviving two Airbus A380 aircraft stored away for years to meet the rising demand for flights. The airline is “studying closely” the cost-effectiveness of restoring the planes and has not yet committed to a decision, says Airline Commercial Chief Korakot Chatasingha. “As you know, to bring them…and return…

  • Phuket News“Unruly” Aussie woman kicked off flight from Thailand to Sydney

    “Unruly” Aussie woman kicked off flight from Thailand to Sydney

    Cheers erupted from passengers when an “unruly” Australian woman was kicked off a Jetstar flight from Phuket to Sydney before take off on Sunday. The woman apparently lost it “because she wanted to sit by the window,” said one passenger. Jetstar confirmed that the woman was removed for being “disruptive and using abusive and inappropriate language.” “An unruly passenger was…

  • World NewsWoman carries sharp knife onto Vietnam Airlines flight

    Woman carries sharp knife onto Vietnam Airlines flight

    A Vietnamese woman managed to get a sharp knife through airport security and aboard a domestic Vietnam Airlines flight on Monday. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has launched an investigation into the incident. An elderly lady is pictured peeling fruit with a sharp 20 centimetre knife on Vietnam Airlines flight VN208 from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi…

  • TravelTravel Tips: Top low-cost airlines for Thailand 2022

    Travel Tips: Top low-cost airlines for Thailand 2022

    Thailand is an ideal country to travel to on a budget, especially when it comes to booking flights. Slightly larger than Spain, flying cross this tropical country is a breeze, ensuring short flights and cheap prices. Meanwhile, Thailand’s central location makes it the perfect launching pad for exploring Southeast Asia, with neighbouring Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam to the east and…

  • World NewsVietjet to resume two weekly flights between Vietnam and Thailand this week

    Vietjet to resume two weekly flights between Vietnam and Thailand this week

    Starting Friday, Vietnam’s national flag carrier, Vietjet, will resume flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, with two weekly round trips every Friday and Saturday in order to boost international operations. The flights will connect travellers to and from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Thailand’s main aviation hub, Suvarnabhumi International Airport, with complimentary Covid-19 RT-PCR test packages for…

  • TravelTravel Tips: Top low-cost airlines for Thailand 2022

    Travel Tips: Top low-cost airlines for Thailand 2022

    Thailand is an ideal country to travel to on a budget, especially when it comes to booking flights. Slightly larger than Spain, flying cross this tropical country is a breeze, ensuring short flights and cheap prices. Meanwhile, Thailand’s central location makes it the perfect launching pad for exploring Southeast Asia, with neighbouring Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam to the east and…