Bangkok Airways halts flights to Lampang, Mae Hong Son amid smog crisis

Airline announces suspension of services on northern routes from March 15 to April 20 due to reduced visibility

 

Bangkok Airways has announced it will cancel all flights between Suvarnabhumi Airport and the northern destinations of Lampang and Mae Hong Son from March 15 to April 20. 

 

The decision comes as the region grapples with severe smog fuelled by wildfires in northern Thailand and neighbouring countries.

 

The airline said services would be grounded because of worsening visibility due to haze.

 

Passengers affected by the cancellations are advised to contact Bangkok Airways’ customer service hotline on 1771 for further information and assistance. Alternatively, they can reach the Mae Hong Son station directly on 06-5504-6864.
  

Despite the flight cancellations, the Mae Hong Son Office of Natural Resources and Environment has reported a significant decrease in wildfire activity compared to the previous year.

 

It said hotspots had dropped from 758 between January 1 and February 28 last year to 97 over the same period this year.

(2025/03/05-00:00)