British Airways extends Bangkok suspension into 2023 – Business Traveller

I thought this would interest readers as I know a number of you travel to Thailand and sometimes with British Airways.

Yesterday news emerged on social media to the effect that BA would be extending its longstanding suspension of its London-Bangkok route until 2023.

(Knowing how airlines work, it might be extended even further nearer the time).

Until now the official suspension date had been until October 2022. This seemed logical as the peak season for travel to Thailand is during the winter months.

I therefore asked BA today and here is its reply:

“We regularly keep our extensive global network under review, and we’ve taken the decision to extend the suspension of our Bangkok service. We’re in contact with affected customers to apologise, advise them of their consumer rights and offer them alternative options, including a refund or rebooking.”

Personally I am sad at…