Thai Airways to clear 5,000 bags stranded at Bangkok airport, CEO says
Authorities said 8,000 bags remain stranded as Thai Airways deploys extra staff and expects to clear the backlog within 3 to 4 days.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, severe flooding in Bangkok, Thailand, disrupted operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport, leaving thousands of passengers stranded for hours without luggage as ground handling failures crippled service.
- Deep floodwaters prevented hundreds of essential ground staff from reaching their shifts, forcing Thai Airways International to grapple with acute personnel shortages that triggered widespread baggage sorting failures.
- More than 10,000 pieces of baggage accumulated between September 26 and 29, with about 8,000 items currently awaiting processing as Thai Airways attempts to clear the backlog.
- Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the government mobilized 100 Royal Thai Air Force personnel to assist with baggage handling, while Thai Airways reduced daily flights by 30% to stabilize operations.
- Authorities expect to clear the remaining backlog within three to four days, though the airline has suspended cargo acceptance at its terminal until October 6 as flooding continues to disrupt city infrastructure.
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Thailand's Suvarnabhumi airport baggage backlog expected to clear within 3-4 days
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.
Thai Airways enlists Royal Thai Air Force to clear 8,000 stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi
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…
Thailand Airport Chaos: Thai Airways Flights & Baggage Halt
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BANGKOK, Sept 29 : Around 5,000 bags from Thai Airways flights remain at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport following intense rain and flooding in the Thai capital, but these would be cleared within 72 hours, the airline's chief executive Chai Eamsiri told reporters on Tuesday.
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