Thai Airways Watchful For Possible Ebola Carriers

9th Aug 2014

The epidemic Ebola virus has created a worldwide scare after it claimed more than 1,100 victims in four countries in West Africa since the outbreak began in December last year in Guinea.

Airports as well as airlines worldwide have implemented extra measures to help contain the spread of the virus to their respective countries. These include Thai Airways which is now on full alert for the possible entry of the virus into the country considering it has direct flights between Thailand and South Africa.

The flag carrier operates a direct service between Bangkok and Johannesburg in South Africa, which is located at the southernmost tip of the continental Africa. The epidemic is currently centered at the four countries of West Africa, namely, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria.

Since the outbreak began in December last year, the airline has already been alert for possible carriers who may have taken a Thai Airways flight.

The flag carrier has been on full alert especially in the country's Suvarnabhumi Airport where it operates direct flights to and from Africa. It strictly monitors its international visitors coming into the country during the whole process, from pre-boarding to on-board procedures. If a passenger is suspected to be an Ebola virus carrier, he is required to secure a medical certificate from his doctor before he is permitted to board the aircraft.

All aircraft of Thai Airways also undergo thorough cleansing procedures by disinfecting 36 contact spots of the cabin.

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