Thailand has extended financial measures to help its carriers to weather the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) says in a 10 July announcement that it will be extending relief measures for the airline industry until the end of September.
Airports of Thailand, which operates a large number of major Thai gateways, including Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport, will halve its landing and parking fees for operators. Airlines that have suspended all flights during the period will also receive waivers on these fees.
The CAAT will also extend credit terms and waive penalties or surcharges for airlines that had previously failed to pay fees.
The move comes amid tightened restrictions in several parts of the country following a record surge in infections, which has prompted carriers to suspend all or a large number of domestic…
