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Two of Thailand’s largest airlines, THAI Airways International and Bangkok Airways, have implemented a ticketing policy for the current flood situation.
A number of international carriers that fly to Suvarnabhumi have similar policies in place, including Malaysia Airlines, EVA Air, British Airways and Qantas.
Low-cost carrier AirAsia has not implemented a policy for flight changes or cancellations.
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Source: MCOT online news
Update: 27 October 2011 Inbound and outbound flight services are fullyfunctional at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand’s main international airport, as the agency’s staff are countering the flooding challenge with an efficient flood-protection system, airport acting director Somchai Sawasdipol reaffirmed on Thursday. Mr Somchai made his remarks amid fears among the public that the airport may have to suspend flight services after the capital and its adjacent provinces have encountered the country’s worst flooding in decades. The acting director said the airport flood-protection system is efficient and that concerned officials are closely monitoring the water levels of nearby areas. |
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Update: 27 October 2011
We suggest changing your travel plans at the current point in time, as flooding in Bangkok now appears imminent. Experts say that the entire capital will be inundated with floodwaters and many tourist areas could face between 50cm-100cm of water. The government has recently advised residents to evacuate now before it is too late. Many regions throughout the north have already been affected by flooding, as the flow of water inundated Bangkok’s secondary airport at Don Mueang. Flooding has also been reported at some locations along the river as the Chao Phraya reaches record heights. Warnings have been issued for people living in riverside areas to move to higher ground.