CAAT warns airline passengers to check immediately as the Israel-Iran conflict begins to affect flights. Airlines are rerouting, and Middle Eastern countries have closed their airspace due to the situation.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) issues a warning to the public and passengers regarding the military tensions between Israel and Iran. Air and missile strikes have been exchanged, causing several Middle Eastern countries to close or restrict their airspace to ensure civilian flight safety.
The Israeli government has announced the closure of its airspace to all civilian flights and urges the public to avoid traveling to airports within the country. This remains in effect until further notice, while authorities Iran has closed its entire national airspace as a safety measure. Similarly, several countries in the region have declared closures or reductions in airspace usage due to the rapidly escalating conflict.
Reports also indicate that other countries in the region, such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait, have partially closed their airspace as precautionary measures to address security risks, which may affect flight routes connecting Europe, Asia, and the Asia-Pacific.
This situation has forced many airlines to reroute flights to avoid high-risk areas, reducing air traffic in the region and potentially impacting international flights that normally pass through the Middle East. Therefore, passengers planning to travel during this period, especially on routes to Europe, the Middle East, or requiring connections in third countries, should closely monitor airline information and check flight status before departure.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand advises passengers to verify their rights with airlines initially, as transit countries may not have passenger protection laws like Thailand. However, passengers departing from Thailand are covered by related regulations, such as rights to care during delays or cancellations. To ensure full protection of their rights, passengers encountering service issues can file complaints via complaint.caat.or.th.
CAAT will continue to monitor the situation with security agencies and airlines to assess potential impacts on Thai passengers, ensure aviation safety, and provide periodic updates to the public.
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