Thai airports to verify baggage scales ahead of holiday travel

Thai Airports Tighten Bag Checks Before Holiday Travel

File photon courtesy of iStock | via The Thaiger THAILAND - Thai airports are set to reassure holiday travellers, as the Deputy Minister of Transport, Mallika Chiraphanwanit, orders accuracy checks on luggage scales. This initiative comes as airports prepare for the busy 2026 new year travel season, aiming to prevent disputes over excess baggage fees and enhance airline safety. Mallika's directive, issued on December 6, calls for collabo…

Thai airports to verify baggage scales ahead of holiday travel

Thai airports to verify baggage scales ahead of holiday travelLegacyMallika Chiraphanwanit, the Deputy Minister of Transport, has directed the Department of Airports to collaborate with local agencies to inspect the accuracy of luggage weighing scales at airports under its jurisdiction. This initiative aims to reassure passengers ahead of the new year period. Yesterday, on December 6, Mallika Chiraphanwanit instructed airports under the Departme…