THAI shares plunge during airport chaos
Analysts have turned bearish on Thai Airways International (THAI) shares, warning that the flag carrier could miss out on the aviation industry's fourth-quarter growth momentum if it fails to resolve its crisis management issues within 1-2 weeks.
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Israel-bound plane diverted after co-pilot stabs captain
JERUSALEM – The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv tried to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot, but passengers then held him down while other pilots landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.
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Blame game for floods steps up
The government failed to manage the flood crisis, issuing warnings too late and responding ineffectively, says People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.
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Only 18% of 10,000-bag backlog cleared at Suvarnabhumi
A total of 10,000 pieces of luggage piled up at Suvarnabhumi airport between Sept 26 and 28 as a result of flooding and operational failures by Thai Airways International, with only 18% cleared as of Wednesday, according to Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
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BMA says it's on top of Chao Phraya water levels
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has assured residents that Chao Phraya water levels remain manageable, as they are already falling in Klong Chan and other flooded areas.
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Travel agents call for passenger protection
The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is urging the government to amend passenger protection regulations to extend coverage to associated costs beyond airfares in the event of flight disruptions, as massive flight cancellations by Thai Airways (THAI) are estimated to cost tour companies more than 10 million baht in damages.
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