Thai Airways Has New Heart-Shaped Route With In-Flight Prayers

New Thai Airways flight route

Update, 22 Dec: The flights have been cancelled due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Thailand.

Ever since COVID-19 struck the tourism industry hard, Thai Airways has been creative with their contingency plans; from eco-friendly bag collections to Holy Flights.

Thai Airways has once again come up with something new for their New Year’s flights to put a smile on travellers’ faces.

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Thai Airways Has 3-Hour “Holy Flight” That’ll Fly Over Sacred Sites With In-Flight Chanting

3 hours of non-stop flying

The flight is exclusive for 1st January 2021, and Thai Airways will have bookings open until 28th December 2020 with fees at:

Economy Class ~฿6999 ( ~USD, 232.94)
Royal Silk Class ~฿12,999 ( ~USD 432.62)

Like the Holy Flights, you’ll get to chant your nam myoho renge kyo’s in the clouds. The prayer session is going to be led by a renowned Thai Culture Historian and Religion expert, Dr. Khata Chinbunchon.

heartshaped-thaiairways Screenshot: Thai Airways

The Thai Airways flight captain shared that this special flight route is going to fly over places in Northern Thailand and northeastern areas, loops back to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, drawing a heart on the map.

This creative and blessed experience aims to bring prosperity and love in the new year, pushing through the COVID chaos.

Let’s see what the future holds for Thai Airways, maybe they’ll even bring their cabin-restaurant back in the air again!

Book your special flight here.

Featured image adapted from: Kapook

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