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Travel chaos in Thailand: 25 flights canceled – passengers in turmoil!
Travel disruptions to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi and Phuket due to cancellations and an earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025.
Travel chaos in Thailand: 25 flights canceled – passengers in turmoil!
Recently, passengers were... Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok and on Phuket International Airport surprised by massive flight cancellations. A total of 25 flights came to a standstill at both airports, affecting not only domestic but also international routes.
How Travel and Tour World reported, flights to Techo International, Samui, Hong Kong, Perth and Bengaluru were particularly affected. The cancellations occurred predominantly during the day and evening, and most of the affected flights were operated by Airbus A320 and ATR aircraft.
Details about the flights
Here is an overview of the canceled flights:
- Von Suvarnabhumi:
- SWM679, A320, Techo International, Mo-Sa 20:10
- SWM675, A320, Techo International, Mo-Sa 14:40
- SWM673, A320, Techo International, Mo-Sa 09:35
- BKP181, A319, Samui, Fr 17:25
- CXA854, A321, Xiamen Gaoqi International, Fr 12:15
- BKP185, AT72, Samui, Do 19:20
- BKP115, ATR, Samui, Do 09:15
- Von Phuket:
- CPA770, A21N, Hong Kong International, Mi 11:50
- JST72, A21N, Perth International, So 14:25
- AKJ624, B38M, Bengaluru, Mo, Di, Do 13:40
The reasons for the cancellations are varied and include weather conditions such as storms and strong winds as well as operational challenges and necessary adjustments to the airlines' flight schedules. The impact on travelers is huge, with many fearing for their travel points and potentially having to accept higher costs for alternative flights. Airlines are obliged to inform their passengers accordingly, offer compensation and manage rebookings.
Higher context
As part of these disruptions, it is also worth noting that a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on March 28, 2025 affected air traffic in several Southeast Asian countries. The Myanmarese Mandalay Airport suffered significant damage, but airports in Thailand, including Suvarnabhumi, remained unharmed and quickly resumed operations. However, a disaster area was declared in Bangkok when a 30-story building collapsed in Chatuchak.
To ensure the safety of travelers, recommends this Foreign Office Appropriate measures: Subscribe to news about travel events, register in crisis preparedness lists and pay attention to weather reports during your trip.
The security situation in Thailand is described as follows: Although international air travel is not restricted, there are ongoing risks to travel to border areas and a travel warning has been issued for certain provinces. Travelers should also exercise caution, especially in tourist hotspots, and familiarize themselves with local conditions to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Overall, Thailand remains a fascinating destination, but provides insight into the fragile structures of the travel industry and the importance of being alert to unpredictable events.