Tight rules issued for return of domestic flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued strict rules for passengers aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 on domestic flights. Some domestic airline services are set to restart on May 1.
When passengers arrive at the airport, they will be screened and asked to wear facemasks, said the CAAT.
Any passenger whose body temperature exceeds 37.3 degrees Celsius will be prevented from entering the airport.
The CAAT rules are as follows:
- One seat will be left free between each passenger to maintain social distance.
- Passengers with body temperature over 37.3C or other symptoms must inform officials.
- Passengers must maintain social distance.
- Passengers must wear face masks.
- No food or drink allowed onboard.
- All flights must provide alcohol-based sanitisers.
- Crew members must wear face masks, gloves and protective clothing.
- On flights of more than 90 minutes, passengers or crew members who have symptoms must be seated separately at the rear of the plane.
- Planes must be sanitised after each flight.
