Thai Airways enlists Royal Thai Air Force to clear 8,000 stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi
Thai Airways is working with the Royal Thai Air Force to clear a backlog of 8,000 pieces of luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport following severe flooding. The airport expects to resolve the issue within a few days as military personnel assist with logistics.
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The incident demonstrates the impact of climate-related natural disasters on critical infrastructure and international travel logistics.
BANGKOK, Oct 1 — About 8,000 pieces of baggage remain stranded at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after flooding disrupted airport operations, with authorities expecting to clear the backlog within three to four days as additional personnel are deployed.
More than 10,000 pieces of baggage accumulated between Sept 26 and 29 after flooding prevented Thai Airways staff from travelling to work, disrupting baggage sorting and handling operations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said Thai Airways International could sort and clear up to 2,000 pieces of baggage a day when operating at full capacity.
He said about 1,800 pieces had since been cleared and returned to passengers, leaving around 8,000 awaiting processing.
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