‘Nowhere Flight’ was unveiled by Thai Airways for religious worshipers

11/04/2020 World


(CNN) – Nervous passengers are often seen sitting on the plane and praying.

But the new flight from Thai Airways is planning to show spirituality in a very different way.

The airlines will fly an off-flight called “Thai Magical Flying Experience Expedition” over some of Thailand’s holiest Buddhist shrines, with passengers reciting mantras along the way.

On November 30, Thai Airways’ “Flight Nowhere” will run for three hours.

The plane will depart from Bangkok and travel to the sacred 99 holy places like Wat Arun and Emerald Buddha Temple in Bangkok, Fra Samut Chedi in Samut Prakarna, Vat Fra Boroma in Surat Thani, Chaiya and UNESCO-listed heritage sites in Sukhothai. And Ayutthaya.
Thai Airways' 'Flight Nowhere' will fly to 31 provinces, including the historic Ayutthaya.

Thai Airways’ ‘Flight Nowhere’ will fly to 31 provinces, including the historic Ayutthaya.

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On board, fame Chinbanchan, celebrity fortune teller and expert in religion history, will fly in the flight of Buddhist mantras.

Vivat Piaviroj, vice-president of Thai Airways, said in a statement that the purpose of the flight was to come under the Thai government’s plan to boost domestic tourism in the country.

Thailand, like many other places in the world, has seen a significant drop in tourism revenue amid the global coronavirus epidemic.

While there have been long-haul flights to places like the Grand Canyon and the Nazca Lines, the “flight to nowhere” is quite a novelty. As airlines struggle to make up for their losses and passengers are transported through closed borders, these hijacked flights have become an option to meet in the middle.
And it’s not just flights that passengers miss. Singapore’s tourism board has announced two “cruises to Nor,” which make zero port calls and operate at half capacity.

Economy class tickets on the “Magic Flying Experience” start at 5,999 baht (3 193) for economy class and 9,999 baht (1,321) for premium class. Bookings can be made by calling +66 (0) 2 356 1515.

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