Thai Airways CEO dismissed after flood‑induced delays and luggage loss at Suvarnabhumi
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- Thai Airways fired its chief executive following extensive flight delays and the loss of more than 10,000 pieces of luggage caused by severe flooding at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
- The airline cancelled 24 flights between Thursday and Friday as the city declared a disaster state after nearly 48 hours of continuous rain, and the CEO pledged to recover over 5,000 bags while apologising for the disruption.
Why it matters
The leadership change and flight cancellations highlight the operational vulnerability of airlines to extreme weather events, affecting capacity and passenger service at a major hub.
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