Bangkok Airways resumes domestic flights to Samui

The daily service to and from the holiday island will relaunch with enhanced precautionary measures and social distancing practices in compliance with government and aviation authority rules, said the boutique airline.
Specially designed face masks were handed out to passengers to mark the resumption of operations on Friday.
Bangkok Airways said it has taken precautionary measures in line with guidelines set by airport authorities at both the arrival and departure points.
The measures include body temperature screening, mandatory wearing of face masks, social distancing via onboard seat allocations, and floor markings to indicate appropriate distancing at all service areas including the transfer bus.
In the interest of passengers’ health and hygiene, the in-flight meal service has been suspended and consumption of personal food and drink is not allowed onboard.
Cabin attendants are required to wear masks and gloves when on duty and passengers are required to prepare and wear masks at all times during flight.