Suvarnabhumi reports 47 flight cancellations

2026-03-02 - 09:34

SUVARNABHUMI — 2 March 2026, Suvarnabhumi Airport said on 2 March 2026 that ongoing unrest in the Middle East has led eight airlines to cancel a total of 47 flights. The cancelled services comprise 24 outbound and 23 inbound flights. The affected carriers are EL AL Israel Airlines, Air Arabia, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways and World2Fly. Between 28 February and 2 March 2026, a total of 108 flights were cancelled, including 58 outbound and 50 inbound services, according to the airport. Airport coordinating closely with airlines Suvarnabhumi Airport said it is closely monitoring the situation and continuing to coordinate with affected airlines to ensure passengers are properly assisted. At present, no departing passengers have been left stranded at the airport, as airlines have informed travellers in advance and managed the situation effectively. The airport has deployed staff to facilitate passengers and set up drinking water service points for those waiting to contact airlines until the situation eases. The airport advised passengers planning to travel to countries in the Middle East or nearby areas to check flight statuses closely with their airlines via websites, mobile applications, airline counters at the airport or other direct contact channels. Passengers can obtain further information on airport services from the AOT Contact Center by calling 1722, available 24 hours a day.