Bangkok Post
Loy Krathong airfare inflation upsets travellers
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Passengers travelling to Chiang Mai for the Loy Krathong festival are advised to check fares and seat availability directly with airlines, as some booking platforms may show much higher prices when seats are running low.
Key facts
- Passengers travelling to Chiang Mai for the Loy Krathong festival are advised to check fares and seat availability directly with airlines, as some booking platforms may show much higher prices when seats are running low.
- The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Thursday it was responding to complaints circulating online about unusually expensive tickets between Bangkok and the northern tourist city.
- The agency said demand for travel between Nov 23 and 26 was higher than usual
- The squeeze is most acute for flights to Chiang Mai on Nov 23–24 and return flights on Nov 25–26, the agency said.
Summary
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Thursday it was responding to complaints circulating online about unusually expensive tickets between Bangkok and the northern tourist city.
The agency said demand for travel between Nov 23 and 26 was higher than usual. Flight schedules are also being adjusted to accommodate lantern-release activities in Chiang Mai, which limited the number of flights and seats.