Thai Airways resumes all flights after Bangkok flooding disrupts operations
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- Thai Airways International halted flights after heavy rain caused flooding in Bangkok, leaving more than 10,000 pieces of luggage unclaimed and prompting the airline to reduce its schedule by 15 flights on one day and nine the next.
- The carrier set up ticket counters at its headquarters on the third and fourth days to assist passengers, while many flights experienced delays as the airline adjusted its operational capacity in response to the ground‑handling staff shortage caused by the flood.
Why it matters
The disruption highlights the vulnerability of airline operations to extreme weather events and the importance of contingency plans for ground handling and passenger services.
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