Probably a stupid question, don't call me names

[StealthPolarBear]

Are there literally no passganer planes in our skies?
I know that must be the case but I cant get my head around it.

I saw one yesterday so there must still be some.

Passenger

There are people coming back to UK aren't there? And presumably vice versa.

I have seen planes.

There are still some but far fewer than usual

www.flightradar24.com/47.92,16.64/7

This website shows a map where you can see the progress of every passenger plane in the sky.

And it's not a stupid question at all :-)

Not a stupid question at all.

Do you mean in the UK/ Europe? A lot of planes are being grounded as borders are put up, but there are still some left, it depends on what individual country restrictions.

I did read however that China is now starting to ramp up flights again!

Maybe look at downloading the Flight radar app? It is a bit addictive.

I live next to an airport, there are still a few taking off daily but not many.

There are some, but substantially less, and the amount will likely decrease further in the next few weeks.

Bearing in mind, that map is a far smaller number than usual, it will give you an idea of the insane number of planes in the air on a normal day and why the environment really needs us to cut down on flights

Still plenty showing on flight radar.

there really shouldn't be any imho, or at least a tiny skeleton service of bugger all but looking at flightradar24 things look almost normal

I saw only one con trail yesterday.

If you do see planes they may be freight, I assume they're still operating.

My cousin is cabin crew who is grounded, she shared this article [https://www.twoguysonaplane.com/post/what-it-s-like-to-be-a-flight-attendant-during-a-global-pandemic link to two guys on a plane]] states most flights are grounded but occasional ones are going out but with 8 instead of 300 passengers.

link here

It might be a bit busier today because Dubai airport is shutting down tonight and it is a minor hub. All traffic has to get through before then.

If you look at Bristol, Exeter and East Mids airports there is virtually no traffic at all.

I’m in the south East and yesterday I didn’t see a single passenger aircraft. Sky was beautifully clear, like ash cloud time.

Interesting. Thanks everyone. Where I live if we see a plane we point it out to the children :)

There are. My neighbour is in Thailand and is flying home tomorrow

Do NOT look at the flight radar thing. It's quite easy to become obsessed with it

My DH works at Manchester airport. He said there were only a few landed during last night - only 2 from his airline bringing holiday makers home.

There is a Tui plane going from London Gatwick to Cancun at the moment!!!!!