Acting Aerothai president, Surachai Nuprom, said today (Mar 18) that since the conflict was triggered by strikes on Tehran by the US and Israel on Feb 28, a significant impact has been observed on incoming flights by airlines based in the Middle East.
According to president, carriers in the region have cancelled about 1,000 flights to Thailand. About 600 of the flights were destined for Suvarnabhumi airport while 400 were scheduled to arrive at Phuket airport, reports the Bangkok Post.
Krabi, Chiang Mai and Don Mueang airports also recorded such flight cancellations. The discontinued journeys constituted about three percent of all incoming flights during the period.
Mr Surachai acknowledged aviation will likely grow at a limited pace this year, projecting only three percent expansion from last year, as the Middle East tumult, airspace closures and the ongoing energy crisis have prompted airlines to raise fares, dampening travel demand.