Thai AirAsia readies personnel as China travel resumes
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Budget carrier Thai AirAsia is preparing its pilots and cabin crew for the return of Chinese tourists, previously its largest customer group, as the airline resumes routes across China.
The airline plans to restart flights to eight Chinese cities, including Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Wuhan, for which cabin crew are undergoing refresher training courses.
“In the flight, we should have at least one cabin crew who can speak Mandarin to communicate with passengers,” said cabin crew member, Sakuna Puangpipat.
Captain Damrong Phapipatkul, head of flight operations, said of Thai AirAsia’s 53 jets, 43 are currently flying while the remaining ten will return to service to accommodate Chinese passengers, the number of whom he expects will return to pre-pandemic levels by year-end.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which Chinese cities will Thai AirAsia restart flights to?
Which Chinese cities will Thai AirAsia restart flights to?
Thai AirAsia plans to restart flights to eight Chinese cities. These include Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Wuhan, as the airline prepares for the return of Chinese tourists, previously its largest customer group.
Q.What training are the cabin crew undergoing for these resumed flights?
What training are the cabin crew undergoing for these resumed flights?
Cabin crew are undertaking refresher training courses. This training includes smoke and fire drills, evacuation, water landing survival, and protocols for sick passengers and unexpected incidents.
Q.How many aircraft will Thai AirAsia operate once Chinese travel fully resumes?
How many aircraft will Thai AirAsia operate once Chinese travel fully resumes?
Currently, 43 of Thai AirAsia’s 53 jets are flying. The remaining ten aircraft will return to service to accommodate Chinese passengers, bringing the full fleet into operation.
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