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Suvarnabhumi runway subsidence delays five airlines
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Flights operated by five airlines were delayed after the main landing gear of a China Airlines aircraft sank into the runway surface at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat said.
Key facts
- Temporary repairs have been completed and no further delays linked to the incident have been reported
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Summary
Temporary repairs have been completed and no further delays linked to the incident have been reported. However, experts are still investigating the subsidence and assessing whether more extensive repairs are needed.
The China Airlines aircraft was operating on the Suvarnabhumi–Kaohsiung route. China Airlines, Thai Airways and Vietjet were among the five carriers whose flights were delayed.