Thailand's Suvarnabhumi airport baggage backlog expected to clear within 3-4 days
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport is working to clear a backlog of 8,000 pieces of luggage caused by flooding that prevented staff from reaching work. The government has deployed military personnel to assist with logistics while Thai Airways manages the specialized sorting process.
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BANGKOK: 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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