Originally Posted by
SamirD
IME, it seems more prevalent since hygiene is also sometimes an afterthought as well, even pre-pandemic.
There was a huge difference in compliance between LAX-DOH and DOH-BKK (nearly all Thais returning home). That said, mask compliance is also a big problem in the US, though I've not seen so many blatant violations as I did LAX-DOH. It's certainly something to consider in booking a ME carrier vs. say SQ or JL.