Airlines look to vaccine rollout to restore demand and boost economy

[Thaiger]

Airlines are pinning their hopes on Thailand’s vaccine rollout as the key to restoring traveller confidence and boosting the economy. All eyes are on Phuket in particular, to see how the much-discussed sandbox re-opening fares. Wutthiphum Jurangkool, chief executive of Nok Air, says June has already seen a slight increase in bookings. “After passenger traffic recorded a whopping 90% decrease in May, bookings this month have improved because of vaccinations and less worry regarding the third wave.” Nok Air is expected to meet with creditors in August, with Wutthiphum hopeful they will approve a rehabilitation plan submitted by the carrier […]

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[ThaiJohn]

I would like to visit Phuket however if it rests on me getting 'the jab'..I wont be back. I wont ever be back.

[King Cotton]

1 hour ago, ThaiJohn said:

I wont ever be back.

Another pretty gloomy response to the Phuket sandbox circus. And totally understandable, too, since I don't want jabbing either!

Hello, ThaiJohn and welcome to T-T!

Please feel free to tell us a bit about yourself in 'Introductions'. It's good to pick-up on those sometimes differing regional or geographical perspectives.

And check-out the Guidelines, too, when you get a free minute. They're there to help us all enjoy our time here.

Happy posting

KC