Thai Airways enlists Royal Thai Air Force to clear 8,000 stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi

Flooding at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport has stranded around 8,000 pieces of baggage, with the disruption initially affecting more than 10,000 bags from September 26 to 29.

Thai Airways, with support from the Royal Thai Air Force, aims to clear the backlog within three to four days by maximizing sorting and handling capacity.

As part of the response, the airline has temporarily suspended cargo acceptance and reduced flights to alleviate operational stress.

This coordinated effort focuses on employing additional personnel for transportation tasks, allowing Thai Airways staff to concentrate on specialized baggage sorting.

BANGKOK, Oct 1 — About 8,000 pieces of baggage remain stranded at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after flooding disrupted airport operations, with authorities expecting to clear the backlog within three to four days as additional personnel are deployed.

More than 10,000 pieces of baggage accumulated between Sept 26 and 29 after flooding prevented Thai Airways staff from travelling to work, disrupting baggage sorting and handling operations.

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said Thai Airways International could sort and clear up to 2,000 pieces of baggage a day when operating at full capacity.

He said about 1,800 pieces had since been cleared and returned to passengers, leaving around 8,000 awaiting processing.

“Thai Airways is working to clear the backlog of both baggage and passengers, particularly transit passengers, who still make up a large number,” he told reporters at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday.

Phiphat said the government has mobilised additional support, with the Royal Thai Air Force deploying 100 personnel to assist with lifting, transporting and other baggage-handling operations.

He said baggage sorting would remain with Thai Airways personnel as it required specialised expertise, while military personnel would focus mainly on lifting and transportation.

“Baggage sorting requires specific skills and expertise. Therefore, we are adding manpower to assist with lifting and transportation so that Thai Airways staff can focus fully on tasks requiring their expertise,” he said.

Meanwhile, Thai Airways has temporarily suspended inbound, outbound and transit cargo acceptance at its Suvarnabhumi cargo terminal from Sept 30 to Oct 6 as flooding continues to disrupt staff travel and warehouse operations.

The airline has also reduced some flights to ease operational pressure and accelerate clearance of the baggage backlog. — Bernama

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曼谷素万那普机场发生洪水，导致约 8000 件行李滞留。9 月 26 日至 29 日期间，受影响的行李超过 10000 件。

泰国航空公司在泰国皇家空军的支持下，计划通过最大限度地提高分拣和处理能力，在三到四天内清除积压货物。

作为应对措施的一部分，该航空公司已暂时停止接收货物并减少航班，以缓解运营压力。

这项协调行动的重点是雇用更多人员从事运输任务，使泰国航空公司的员工能够专注于专门的行李分拣工作。

曼谷，10 月 1 日——洪水扰乱了曼谷素万那普机场的运营，导致约 8000 件行李滞留在机场。当局预计，随着增派人员的部署，将在三到四天内清理积压的行李。

9 月 26 日至 29 日期间，洪水导致泰国航空公司员工无法上班，造成 1 万多件行李积压，扰乱了行李分拣和处理作业。

泰国副总理兼交通部长皮帕·拉差吉帕卡恩表示，泰国国际航空公司满负荷运营时，每天最多可以分拣和清理 2000 件行李。

他说，目前已有约 1800 件行李被清关并归还给乘客，还有约 8000 件行李等待处理。

“泰国航空公司正在努力清理积压的行李和旅客，特别是过境旅客，他们仍然占很大比例，”他周三在素万那普机场告诉记者。

皮帕特表示，政府已调动更多力量支援，泰国皇家空军已部署 100 名人员协助进行吊装、运输和其他行李处理作业。

他表示，行李分拣仍将由泰国航空公司的员工负责，因为这需要专门的技术，而军方人员将主要负责搬运和运输。

“行李分拣需要特定的技能和专业知识。因此，我们正在增加人手来协助搬运和运输，以便泰航员工能够全身心投入到需要他们专业技能的工作中，”他说。

与此同时，由于洪水持续影响员工出行和仓库运营，泰国航空公司已于 9 月 30 日至 10 月 6 日期间暂停素万那普机场货运站的入境、出境和中转货物接收工作。

该航空公司还减少了一些航班，以缓解运营压力并加快清理积压行李。——马新社

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