Thai Airways has addressed the recent incident at Chiang Mai Airport where an attempt by a Canadian passenger to open a plane door while waiting to take off caused several flights to circle without being able to land. The disruption occurred yesterday (February 7), leading to temporary chaos as flights were unable to land at the airport.
Chiang Mai Airport experienced significant disruption when a 40-year-old passenger, Wong Sai Heung, reportedly in a state of panic, tried to open the door of a plane that was about to take off. This action stopped the departure of flight TG121, which was scheduled to leave Chiang Mai at 21:05, and detained the aircraft for some time on runway 36 in Chiang Mai.
The following day, February 8, Thai Airways Public Company Limited explained the delay of flight TG121 from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. The flight was carried out with an Airbus A320 aircraft, which was in the stage of alignment on the runway when the incident occurred.
After the technical staff undertook thorough checks and safety compliance measures, the aircraft was cleared for take-off at 00:34 on 8 February. All passengers, pilots and crew were confirmed safe after the incident was resolved, KhaoSod reported.
In related news, Thai Airways has responded to passenger criticism over the diversion of a flight from Bangkok to Melbourne diverted to Sydney due to weather conditions. On February 1, the airline announced legal action against the passenger’s social media posting, reaffirming its commitment to safety standards.
The aim of the move was to protect the reputation of the airline and its staff from unwarranted attacks. Public support for Thai Airways’ decision reflected sentiments of respect and prevention of baseless accusations.
The airline emphasized its commitment to global aviation safety standards, stressing the importance of maintaining public trust. The legal proceedings underscored Thai Airways’ commitment to preserving its image while prioritizing safety and security measures.
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