SEVERAL Thai carriers have had to make adjustments to their operations in Bangkok as a result of prolonged flooding in some parts of the capital.
Nok Air will continue to operate its flights to 15 domestic destinations out of Suvarnabhumi Airport till January 31. The budget carrier previously relocated to Suvarnabhumi from its hub at Don Muang Airport (TTG Asia e-Daily, October 25), which remains closed due to the floods.
Thai Airways International (THAI) and Bangkok Airways have also been affected, with both carriers having to relocate their head office operations owing to severe flooding on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road—with water levels reportedly reaching up to 90cm this morning.
THAI transferred ticketing services to its Larn Luang, Silom and Suvarnabhumi Airport branches, while Bangkok Airways’ moved its ticketing services to Suvarnabhumi.
Both airlines continue to operate daily flights to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Meanwhile, with reports coming in that Rama II Road – the main highway from Bangkok to the country’s south – might become inundated by floods, THAI has decided to launch a Southern Thailand Flood Relief special fare.
The tactical offers 47-58 per cent off regular ticket prices on the flag carrier’s routes to Surat Thani, Krabi, Phuket, Hat Yai and Koh Samui, valid for travel from today till December 10.
