Thailand: Domestic flights may resume May 1, but under strict conditions

If provinces where tourist destinations are located start lifting their restrictions next month, then airlines will be allowed to resume domestic flight services but only under strict conditions. Chula Sukmanop, director-general of CAAT, said Thursday that he has met with representatives of both local and international airlines to discuss the option of allowing domestic flights to start operating from May 1. “Though the Covid-19 outbreak appears to be subsiding and carriers are preparing to resume operations, every airline is required to strictly follow every disease prevention rule,” he said. Passengers need to have their own mask and are not allowed to bring food on the plane. For flights that are longer than 90 minutes, airlines must reserve seats at the back of the plane for passengers who show symptoms of Covid-19, he said. <br/>