Airlines Waive Rebooking Fees on Bangkok Tickets

Thai Airways and some other airlines have waived their rebooking fees and refund conditions following the bomb which went off at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok on Monday, killing over 21 and leaving more than 120 injured, some seriously.

Thai Airways is offering a waiver on its flight change surcharge until 18 September 2015. The airline will waive the flight change surcharge for tickets issued by Thai Airways sales offices in Thailand as well as overseas, as well as tickets issued online through its website prior to, or on, 17 August 2015 for travel between 18 August to 18 September 2015.

The waiver for flight changes will be allowed one time only for all routes specified on the passenger ticket, with the same ticket validity as specified in the original ticket and/or by 18 September 2015.

Hong Kong Airlines has also waived the rebooking charges for all tickets issued worldwide (irrespective of fare type) on/before 18 August 2015 for travel with Hong Kong Airlines (HX) confirmed booking involving Bangkok between 18 August and 1 September 2015.

Many other airlines have also waived the rebooking and/or refund charges. However, as each airline's terms and conditions are different, travellers are advised to contact the airline directly to see whether their ticket can be changed or refunded without charge.