Suvarnabhumi Airport Mobilizes Staff to Assist Passengers Amid Israel-Iran Unrest

Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) has quickly mobilized staff to provide care and assistance to passengers affected by the ongoing situation between Israel and Iran.

According to Thai News Agency, the airport began its efforts on the night of February 28, 2026, aiming to ensure convenience and safety for passengers. The unrest has led to flight cancellations by eight airlines, including EL AL Israel Airlines, Air Arabia, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Arkia Israel Inland Airlines, and Kuwait Airways, affecting a total of 16 flights, with 14 outbound and 2 inbound flights initially disrupted.

The situation escalated further as of the morning of March 1, 2026, when World2Fly also announced flight cancellations. This brought the total disruptions to 32 flights, split evenly between 16 outbound and 16 inbound flights. In response, Suvarnabhumi Airport has deployed staff across various locations to provide information and assistance, offering drinking water to passengers awaiting check-in. Additional waiting areas have been set up, including temporary seating on the second floor of the arrivals terminal near Gate 1 and Gate 10.

Close coordination with airlines has been maintained to manage flights and ensure passenger safety. The airlines have arranged accommodation for passengers with canceled flights, ensuring that no departing passengers were left stranded at the airport. Passengers planning to travel to the Middle East or nearby regions are advised to monitor their flight status through the airline's website, application, counters at Suvarnabhumi Airport, or direct contact channels.

For further information on services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, passengers can contact the AOT Contact Center at 1722, available 24 hours a day.