Thousands of travelers stranded in Asia: airports struggle with chaos!

Thousands of travelers stranded in Asia: airports struggle with chaos!

Thousands of passengers are stranded as flight cancellations cause chaos in Thailand, but also in China, Japan and Indonesia. At Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, the largest airport in Thailand, many travelers had to cancel flights they had already planned. Among the canceled connections are, for example, flights VZ 2105 and VZ 115 from Chiang Mai. Airlines such as Thai Airways and VietJet are in the process of accommodating passengers, but the situation remains confusing. Further developments are uncertain as more deletions are expected throughout the day, reports Travel and Tour World.

But there is unrest not only in Thailand. Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport in China also had to cancel several flights, including CSN5430 to Harbin and CBJ5895 to Changchun. Something similar happened at Harbin Taiping International Airport with cancellations such as CSN5429 to Qingdao and CSN5981 to Changsha. Fukuoka Airport in Japan also reported cancellations, including ORC63 to Miyazaki and IBX15 to Sendai. It seems as if the entire region is affected by these unexpected flight cancellations.

Travel provider and waiting situation

Passengers who were on vacation or on a business trip and are now dependent on information and solutions are particularly affected. Many of them are waiting in the waiting areas of the airports while the airlines try to rebook at least some of the passengers on other routes.

The current situation is not only causing annoyance but also uncertainty among travelers. Further information about current departures can be found online, including at Airport Info Live.

Travel advice for Thailand

Foreign Office gives practical recommendations to make the trip as safe as possible. This includes subscribing to the newsletter or using the “Sicher Reisen” app, as well as registering in the crisis preparedness list.

It is also advisable to find out about entry requirements from the relevant authorities or embassies. Travelers visiting Thailand should also make sure they have adequate travel health insurance. Especially in these times of uncertain flight situations, it is important to be well informed.

Given the tense political situation in the country, especially in the southern provinces, experts advise caution. Military conflicts and an increased risk of terrorist attacks in certain regions can create additional uncertainties that travelers should not underestimate.

The tropical conditions in Thailand, particularly in the rainy season from May to October, often also present challenges when it comes to weather conditions and their impact on infrastructure. Landslides and floods can also complicate the situation on site.

For all those who find themselves in this situation, we can only hope that the flight plans will become clear soon. Until then, patience is required - and perhaps one or the other has a good knack for the next steps in this messy situation.