Emirates lines up recovery flights for Bangkok from Dubai

Dubai-based Emirates Airline has said that that it will boost its ongoing initiatives to facilitate travel for passengers affected due to the closure of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, by operating two additional, special flights to U-Taphao Airport until December 5 as well as re-instating its scheduled Dubai-Bangkok-Dubai flight effective December 6.

The Dubai-based airline has previously operated a recovery flight each to U-Taphao Airport and Chiang Mai Airport, bringing back close to 600 passengers. It has also offered passengers the option to re-route their travel from alternative airports in Thailand and other South East Asian points such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore or Hong Kong.

A recovery flight will depart Dubai on December 5 and will also bring back 380 passengers. At present the flight is scheduled to operate to U-Taphao Airport, but it may be re-routed to Bangkok if the on-ground situation improves further. Passengers wishing to travel to Bangkok can contact Emirates’ Reservations in their local markets to book themselves on the recovery flight, subject to seat availability. Emirates has also positioned additional flight and cabin crew in Thailand in preparation for the resumption of services.

Richard Vaughan, Emirates Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, East Asia and Australasia said: “As the main terminal is still undergoing checks and cleaning, and flights are being allowed to operate from a smaller facility at the airport, we will only resume operations with the daily, scheduled service between Dubai and Bangkok starting December 6. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and will resume all operations once the situation has returned to full normalcy. The safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost importance and we would not wish to compromise it in any way.”

The airline has requested customers to contact their local Emirates offices for further updates, and before embarking on a journey to and from Bangkok.