Thai Airways to open flight simulators to public
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Thai Airways is opening up its Boeing and Airbus flight simulators to the public this October in its latest bid to boost business amid the drop in travel demand due to the coronavirus crisis.
As part of the airline’s “Thai Flying Experience and Beyond” project, customers will get to enter a mock cockpit of an A380, B777-300ER, B747-400, and a B737-400 aircraft.
“Pilots and co-pilots will accommodate customers throughout the entire session,” reads a statement from the carrier.
According to Thai Airways, customers can choose from the following three packages:
- Basic Package (30 minutes) 12,000 Baht for two users
- Deluxe Package (60 minutes) 24,000 Baht for two users
- Ultimate Package (90 minutes) 36,000 Baht for three users
The flight simulator project is the airline’s latest effort to generate revenue amid the Covid-19 pandemic as flights continue to remain grounded, and the airline looks to restructure 245 billion baht ($7.83 billion) worth of debt.
Earlier this month, the national airline converted the cafeteria of its headquarters in Bangkok into a plane-themed restaurant.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific aircraft types will customers be able to experience in the flight simulators?
Which specific aircraft types will customers be able to experience in the flight simulators?
Customers can enter mock cockpits of an A380, B777-300ER, B747-400, and a B737-400 aircraft.
Q.What is the primary reason Thai Airways is opening these flight simulators to the public?
What is the primary reason Thai Airways is opening these flight simulators to the public?
The airline is opening the simulators to boost business and generate revenue, as flight demand has dropped due to the coronavirus crisis.
Q.How many packages are available, and what is the cost of the longest session?
How many packages are available, and what is the cost of the longest session?
There are three packages available. The longest, the Ultimate Package, is 90 minutes long and costs 36,000 Baht for three users.
Q.Who will guide customers during their flight simulator sessions?
Who will guide customers during their flight simulator sessions?
Pilots and co-pilots will accommodate customers throughout the entire session to provide guidance and assistance.
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