News Forum - Sharp rise in Southeast Asia flight bookings as countries ease border controls

[Thaiger]

Online flight search engine Skyscanner has reported a sharp rise in flight bookings for Southeast Asia as several countries ease border restrictions. This will come as welcome news to the region’s airlines, after international travel in Asia-Pacific plummeted 93% last year, compared to pre-pandemic levels. According to a Reuters report, many carriers are relying heavily on the cargo market to survive. While the Chinese outbound market remains closed for now, several countries, including Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore are re-opening to vaccinated travellers, with varying degrees of hoop-jumping. Paul Whiteway from Skyscanner says bookings for return economy class […]

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[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

18 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

with varying degrees of hoop-jumping.

With the increasing covid numbers, what additional hoop will Thailand come up with? Perhaps a third hotelnight +PCR? Test and go x3.

[stigarne]

1 hour ago, DoUKnowWhoIAm said:

With the increasing covid numbers, what additional hoop will Thailand come up with? Perhaps a third hotelnight +PCR? Test and go x3.

Sure they will

[Poolie]

1 hour ago, Thaiger said:

varying degrees of hoop-jumping.

And varying other cliches...........how about some 'brown envelopes' and 'som nam na' while you're at it?