News / Lost opportunity for Thai air cargo as neighbours impose ban on new charters

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China, South Korea and Japan have all issued bans on new charter and scheduled flights from Thailand, citing safety concerns following the release of an ICAO report.

The report notes concerns over non-compliance and the issue of operators’ certificates in Thailand.

While the ban is largely expected to affect low-cost carriers, Thai Airways said it would be cancelling some five charter flights to Japan and South Korea.

The timing is a particularly tough blow to the carriers, coming just ahead of the Thai ...