THAI Airways has officially implemented a rescheduling / rerouting fee waiver.
The official announcement from THAI Airways starts, "Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) implemented a rescheduling/rerouting fee waiver for the passengers who hold tickets in sector to/from Bangkok which is booked on/before 14 October 2016 for the travel date between 14 October 2016 - 14 November 2016."
The Thai airline has also set some fine print, with some conditions regarding re bookings. For a reschedule or changes in reservation, passengers are allowed to change travel date so long as the date is within the date of ticket validity. In addition, extension is allowed until November 14, 2016. These two stipulations allow for a rebook free of fees and surcharges.
With regard to rerouting flights, travelers can do this free of fees and surcharges as long as the flight is within ticket validity. Again, extension is allowed until November 14, 2016, but travelers should be aware that other fare differences and respective taxes may be charged.
All tickets must be rebooked following the above conditions and within the ticket expiry date. For emergencies, passengers are advised to contact the THAI Contact Center at Tel. +662-356-1111.
This waiver is done in favor of its passengers, who may be stuck in Thailand or about to be stuck in Thailand in the wake of the sudden passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Besides the rerouting, many businesses have been closed in the last month and important events and festivals have been cancelled according to another article on Travelers Today.
Expected to last around a year with limitations on alcohol sales, Thailand has also issued a list of places and events that are popular tourist attractions that could be closed, postponed or cancelled.
At 88 years old, King Bhumibol has been leading the nation for 70 years, and the people of Thailand have very deep love and respect for the monarch. Most locals are seen wearing black or white as a sign of mourning, and travelers are encouraged to do the same.
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