Thai Airways cuts flights, battles baggage chaos as Bangkok floods ease
Thai Airways said 5,600 bags were stranded and about 30 flights were cut as floodwater disrupted ground operations and delayed services for at least three days.
- On Tuesday, Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services in Bangkok following heavy rain, forcing the cancellation of several flights to and from the capital on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Bangkok received around 320mm of rainfall over two to three days last week, nearly matching the city's entire monthly average and triggering the widespread flooding that disrupted airport operations.
- Around 5,600 bags remain stranded at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, with 69 Thai Air Force personnel called in on Monday to support ground operations and expedite baggage clearance.
- Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri announced the cancellation of about 30 flights on Tuesday, stating that "fewer than 3 per cent on schedule" due to operational capacity constraints.
- Nationwide economic damage from flooding is estimated at over US$320 million, with Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa reporting 1,267 businesses affected across 40 provinces, prompting government discussion of long-term recovery plans.
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The severity of the flooding in Bangkok can be seen from the water that has submerged the Rajamangala Stadium area on Soi Ramkhamhaeng 24.
Thai Airways cuts flights, battles baggage chaos as Bangkok floods ease
Thailand's flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services on Tuesday following heavy rain, though the government said floodwater in the capital Bangkok was expected to recede within three days if no more rain fell.
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After days of heavy rain, parts of Bangkok are still struggling with floods. Thai Airways airports and flight schedules are also under pressure - with consequences to Germany.
The flooding in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has caused significant delays in baggage arrivals at the country's largest airport, Suvarnabhumi, primarily operated by Thai Airways. Bangkok Bureau Reporter, Takamasa Seki: A large number of suitcases have been left behind at the airport, an unprecedented situation. According to Thai Airways, heavy rain and flooding since around the 24th have prevented staff from coming to work, resulting in a s…
Thai Airways cuts Bangkok flights as it tackles baggage backlog
Thai Airways is reducing Bangkok departures by 30 to 40 per cent in the coming days as it works to stabilise operations following four consecutive days of disruption at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Affected passengers are being transferred to partner airlines where possible, while military personnel have been deployed to support ground operations. Chief executive Chai Eamsiri […]
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