Thai Airways Aims to Clear 5,000 Stranded Bags at Bangkok Airport Within 72 Hours

Thai Airways vows to clear 5,000 stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi Airport within 72 hours after severe flooding disrupted operations.

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September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bangkok, Thailand — Thai Airways is working to resolve a backlog of over 5,000 passenger bags stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport following days of heavy rain and flooding in the capital. The airline’s CEO, Chai Eamsiri, confirmed that all affected luggage will be cleared within 72 hours.

The disruption, caused by intense rainfall and subsequent flooding, led to significant delays in baggage handling and forced the airline to temporarily reduce departures from Bangkok by 30% to 40%. Affected passengers are being rebooked with partner airlines where possible, while military personnel have been deployed to assist with ground operations.

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Chai Eamsiri acknowledged the challenges faced by travelers and expressed regret over the inconvenience. The airline has also announced that it is mobilizing additional staff to expedite the delivery of lost luggage to passengers. Officials remain focused on restoring normal operations as the weather begins to stabilize.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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