Thai Airways Cancels 37 More Flights as Bangkok Flood Disruption Continues

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Bangkok travel remains affected by flooding-related operational disruption at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where Thai Airways has cancelled 37 additional domestic and international flights scheduled from September 29 through October 1, 2026. Travelers are also facing delays and baggage-handling problems at the airport.

The cancellations are part of a broader disruption affecting Thai Airways flights to and from Bangkok during a period covered by the airline’s passenger policy through October 11. Travelers with upcoming flights should check their booking status directly with the airline before leaving for the airport.

What Happened

Thai Airways cancelled 37 additional flights across domestic and international routes between September 29 and October 1. The cancellations include four international flights scheduled for October 1.

The airline has attributed the disruption to flooding-related operational problems affecting flights to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Reports also identify a significant baggage backlog and wider baggage-handling difficulties at the Bangkok hub.

Thai Airways has issued an official flooding-related passenger policy covering domestic and international flights to or from Suvarnabhumi Airport between September 26 and October 11, 2026. The policy confirms that the disruption is being handled under special passenger arrangements during this period.

The verified cancellation figure applies to the 37 additional flights scheduled through October 1. It does not mean that 37 flights are cancelled throughout October. The wider policy period continues through October 11, but the status of individual flights can change and must be confirmed with Thai Airways.

What This Means for Travelers

Passengers booked on Thai Airways through Suvarnabhumi may face a cancellation, delay or problems retrieving checked baggage. The impact may extend beyond travelers whose flights are cancelled, as baggage-handling issues can affect journeys that are still operating.

Domestic and international passengers are both within the scope of the airline’s flooding-related policy when their flights are to or from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers connecting through Bangkok should therefore check each sector of their itinerary rather than relying only on the status of the first or final flight.

Thai Airways’ policy provides two important remedies. Passengers may change their travel dates without a change fee, and passengers whose flights are cancelled may receive a full refund. The practical process may depend on how and where the ticket was purchased, so travelers should confirm the available option with Thai Airways or their booking provider.

A flight showing as scheduled is not a guarantee that the journey will run normally. Delays and baggage-handling problems remain part of the current disruption, and travelers should be prepared for a journey that takes longer than planned.

What Travelers Should Do Now

Check the latest status of every Thai Airways flight on your itinerary before travelling to Suvarnabhumi. Confirm directly with Thai Airways, the airport or the relevant booking provider rather than relying on an earlier itinerary notification.

If Thai Airways has cancelled your flight, ask about the available rebooking or refund options under the airline’s flooding-related policy. The policy allows a date change without a change fee, while cancelled flights may qualify for a full refund.

If your flight is still operating, allow additional time for airport procedures and baggage issues. Keep essential medication, documents and other necessary items in hand luggage where possible, while staying within the airline’s baggage rules. Travelers should not assume that checked baggage will move through the airport normally while the backlog continues.

Passengers with onward connections should review the full itinerary and contact the airline or booking provider if a delay could affect the next flight. If the journey is time-sensitive, ask what alternatives are available before departing for the airport.

Travelers who are not flying with Thai Airways should still confirm their own flight status and any relevant instructions with their airline. The verified passenger remedies described here are Thai Airways’ policy and should not be assumed to apply to other carriers.

Keep records of booking details and any communication about a cancellation, delay or baggage problem. If plans change, confirm the new travel date, routing and baggage arrangements in writing before heading to the airport.

What Is Confirmed

• Thai Airways cancelled 37 additional domestic and international flights scheduled between September 29 and October 1, 2026.
• Four of the affected flights were international services scheduled for October 1.
• Flooding-related operational disruption is affecting flights to and from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.
• Travelers are experiencing cancellations, delays and baggage-handling problems, including a major baggage backlog.
• Thai Airways’ official passenger policy covers relevant flights between September 26 and October 11, 2026.
• Under that policy, passengers may change travel dates without a change fee, while passengers whose flights are cancelled may receive a full refund.

Sources

Primary sources

• Ticket Handling Procedures for Flooding in Bangkok — Agent Update 29 September 2026
• Ticketing Procedures & Agent Advice

Independent reporting

• “การบินไทย” แจ้งยกเลิก 37 เที่ยวบินช่วง 29 ก.ย.-1 ต.ค.นี้
• Thai Airways cancels 37 more flights
• Thai Airways cancels 37 more flights at Suvarnabhumi amid flood-hit baggage backlog

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