Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by Matt3o12_ 2231 days ago
There were plenty of flights to Germany at the beginning of the lockdown. They were called rescue flights and I’m sure the German government would have loved to have him on board that flight (so that they can arrest him in Germany).

It’s sounded like he wanted to go to another country but couldn’t due to the lack of international flights.
1 comments
KarlKemp 2231 days ago
It's a bit confusing, with the article saying international flights are suspended, but Delhi Departure and Bangkok arrival show flights between the two cities: https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/flight-status-arrivals-.... From there, a flight to Frankfurt leaves at 2300.

The EU also pooled their repatriation flights. He could have gotten on any French, Italian, Spanish etc. transport, space permitting.

There's obviously something wrong with this guy. And if there wasn't before, six weeks at an airport made it happen. He should just go home and for it to be credited as time served.

link
chosenbreed37 2231 days ago
> The EU also pooled their repatriation flights. He could have gotten on any French, Italian, Spanish etc. transport, space permitting.

Maybe...but the article suggests that his destination was Turkey. And if he is really wanted in Germany I don't he'd want to board a flight to France, Spain or anywhere else in the EU.

link
iso1631 2231 days ago
Even if the flights are available to passengers, Thailand does not allow anyone enter the country except for very specific reasons - not even citizens and permanent residents are allowed in

As such an airline won't take the passenger

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requ...

link
evandijk70 2231 days ago
Is it possible that those flights are cargo-only?
link