Planes and flights

This excerpt comes from a Sam Chui article (scroll down) > https://samchui.com/2022/07/15/data-on-airport-delays-avoid-these-airports-and-airlines/#.YtD7nexBzlw The Montreal Convention is the oldest treaty created to protect passengers’ rights and it applies to most international flights. In case of a physical injury resulting from a flight accident, for example, airlines are liable for up to EUR 140,000 (to cover medical expenses). Passengers are eligible for up to EUR 1,400 for damages suffered as a result of lost or destroyed luggage. However, it may take a very long time to get airlines to pay up as there are so many cases filed. In the U.S., …

HKT - Phuket International Airport > Click HERE < All International & Domestic services CNX - Chiang Mai International Airport > Click HERE < All International & Domestic services CEI - Chiang Rai International Airport > Click HERE < All International & Domestic services USM - Koh Samui International Airport > Click HERE < Privately owned and operated by Bangkok Airways with services across Thailand UTP - U-Tapao International Airport > Click HERE < Servicing Rayong & Pattaya

BKK - Suvarnabhumi Airport Guide > Click HERE < Suvarnabhumi is Thailand's #1 International gateway and Bangkok's main airport Primarily International, BKK also services some domestic carriers including Bangkok Airways & ThaiSmile DMK - Don Mueang Airport Guide > Click HERE < Don Mueang is Bangkok's Low Cost Carrier LCCT terminal servicing most other domestic carriers and International services by AirAsia, among others.

He folks. I have been asked many times by friends and acquaintances, my views following the crash of Air India 171 and the safety implications for the B787. As I flew Boeings and was a past fan of the manufacturer, its understandable that people would ask me. The internet, and especially U Tube, is inundated with pilots expressing their opinion on the cause of the accident. Its all largely uninformed speculation and I don't intend to express any opinion on that particular accident, bar saying, always pick your airline carefully, for lots of reasons. As to the B787. It is a very safe aircraft, with a long history of reliability. It is powered, by two of the most p…

The Thaiger headline reads : "STARLUX Airlines to launch LA and San Francisco to Chiang Mai flights". I saw that and said; "wow, sign me up!" But nowhere in the article does it explain that these flights involve a connection in Taipei. The article should have stated that Starlux is launching flights between Chaing Mai and Taipei, in competition with EVA, China Airlines , and Air Asia. It's great to have more choices at the Chiang Mai airport, but the suggestion of nonstop flights between Chiang Mai and North America is ludicrous.

Hello, do you know where to find trusted pickup for Bangkok airport? And on a related topic: a few days ago, I read about the government offering a phone number for the public to call, in case of problems/disputes with taxi drivers. From memory, the number was 1511. Thank you

Hello Everyone! Have not see the Udon Thani airport in almost a year. Does anyone know if they have extended parking there? And is it secure? If not, who lives in Udon and how much to park my car at your house for a week? Wife and I want to go to Phuket soon and too far to drive there, must fly.

If this seating configuration ever took off, excuse the pun, It would signal the end of centre overhead stowage bins although a small space is available under each seat > Headroom on outboard sides limits use to centre row only and permits full leg room on the lower level and a lie-flat option above. Photos and data from > https://samchui.com/2022/06/20/4-new-conceptual-airplane-seat-at-aircraft-interiors-2022/#.YrUz--xBzlw

I'm flying with Thai from Heathrow to bkk in November can any members give me info on their honest reviews please food, curtesy, drink, etc heard some bad reviews so id like it from the Horses Mouth so to speak from members who have flown this Route.

Chiang Mai Air Force Museum is located at Chiang Mai International Airport and home to numerous planes from WWII as well some recent models from the Thai Royal Air Force. The museum also features a number of World War II-era Japanese aircraft, providing a unique opportunity to see the planes used by the Axis powers in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Some of the more interesting aircraft on display are: Douglas C-47, Japanese Nakajima B5N “Kate”, North American T6, T-28s, Tiger Moth, there are lot of interesting aircraft here all in different state of repair.

Sam Chui explains this video - well worth watching just for the smiles alone! > Hello from Baku, Azerbaijan. This week, I am flying on Silkway West B747-8 Freighter from Baku to Amsterdam. The B747-8F is fully loaded with 120 tons of cargo with takeoff weight of over 400 tons! Before the flight, Samir from Silk Way Group gave me a special tour of the modern cargo facility in Baku, which features an automated cargo crane system and a dedicated large cold storage warehouse. Silk Way West currently operates 12 B747 Freighters in the fleet. The ramp at Baku was buzzing with activities. Inside the Boeing 747, I met with Captain Rasim, who showed me the advanc…

Does anyone know if you need to get a Covid test before you fly in country? I am flying on June 20th from Phuket to Chaing Mai on VietJet, I received my receipt and it said something about a Covid test, which I could not understand.

Hello, Anyone know if Udon Thani Airport has long term parking? Thanks!

Hello, I'm planing to fly from Thailand to Germany with some investment Gold (Gold Bars) I've bought in Thailand. The worth ist arround 70K Euros. Can I Just enter the airplain with this Gold or do I have to do paperwork for this, before? Are there any restrictions for moving Investment Gold out of Thailand? Thanks

Does anyone think the government should support the aviation industry here which is in massive financial stress. One of my interests is I was an airline pilot and trained airline pilots. If anybody has any questions about flying. Gladly try to answer

Has Thailand joined up with this yet? I see its already accepted by 200 Airlines including Thai.

This is to alert you all to what we suspect is a very deceptive practice of Air Asia. And, seems like Min of Tourism, Civil Aviation or even the Tax department are ignorant or pretending. On Nov 19th, my husband and I booked on Air Asia site ( Big member since 2017) from Bangkok to Phuket for Dec 19, 2021. We selected the first flight out – which was on Thai Lion Air and return flight on Air Asia for Dec 28th. However, we received an email on Nov 20th and again on Nov 22, saying the airline has cancelled the flight. And to their site to refund or reschedule. SO we went online to their AVA bot service. Then the deception began to appear. First AVA did not reco…

I am wondering if anyone knows if domestic flights are running as advetised? I see plenty of flights but I know in US/Canada when they started back up, a lot of times my flights would change after I booked them. I am just wondering if anyone knows of instances like that.... Say, non-stop flights getting cancelled? Thanks for any info

An interesting look at the test equipment and flight deck >

I am just wondering are there any helicopter pilots here? Or anyone interested in helicopters? If yes, you can share here. I worked in pilot training and I am interested in all helicopter things. Bell, McDonnell Douglas, Sikorsky… let’s discuss :)

https://samchui.com/2021/08/05/qatar-airways-grounds-13-airbus-a350-due-to-paint-issue-re-activate-a330/#.YQzZsNMzblw QATAR AIRWAYS GROUNDS 13 AIRBUS A350S, RE-ACTIVATES A330S SAM CHUI AUGUST 5, 2021 In June, Qatar Airways paused deliveries of Airbus A350 aircraft, citing a flaw in which surfaces below the paint were degrading “at an accelerated rate”. Today in a statement issued by the airline, Qatar Airways has mentioned that they have, following the explicit written instruction of its regulator, now grounded thirteen Airbus A350 aircraft; effectively removing them from service, until such time as the root cause can be established and a …

The purchase of A340's was mired in corruption and unsound fleet management which helped put more than a few nails in TG's coffin. This story contains no criticism, just facts, and makes for interesting reading all the way to last para. https://simpleflying.com/thai-airways-airbus-a340-story/

Does anyone know the answer? if I arrive in BKK on a Turkish airlines flight, am I able to fly out on Singapore Airlines within 5 hours?

Several years ago there was an open wasteland in the suburbs of Bangkok that was home to an assortment of deteriorating aircraft and is referred to as the Airplane Graveyard. The address is 594 Ramkhamhaeng Road/Ramkamahaeng soi 103 and close by there is a large apartment block called Assakarn Place Condominium. Mystery surrounds how the aircraft got here as there are no airports close by. Is this wasteland still there with Aircraft?

I saw this story yesterday: Bangkok Airways reports cyberattack https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2172707 Here is a extract from the email BA sent to me today: "We write to inform you now out of the greatest caution that this incident has exposed some of your personal data in our possession to be compromised by the attacker. From our investigation, the personal data that has been accessed are passenger name, family name, nationality, gender, phone number, email, address, contact information, passport information, historical travel information, partial credit card information, and special meal information. Please be assured tha…