BANGKOK — Nok Air announced today that it will canceled 20 flights scheduled to fly on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
After the strike by pilots Sunday , Nok Air announced today via their official social media accounts that 20 more domestic flights will be canceled on Tuesday. Though no reason was given, Nok Air said affected passengers will be contacted directly by the airline.
Nok Air CEO Patee Sarasin said Nok Air has adequate arrangements with partner airlines to transport passengers affected by the canceled flights, Matichon Online reported.
A source from Nok Air said the cancellation is part of the adjustment the airline is trying to make in accordance to its current number of pilots, according to Matichon.
On Tuesday, Nok Air was warned by the Ministry of Transport that it could lose its operating license if it repeats the poor handling of the crisis that left hundreds of passengers stranded last weekend.
Patee said the strike that left more than 3,000 passengers stranded on Sunday was the result of some pilots not being able to pass its improved standards.
The pilot who was later fired, Sanit Kongpetch, said Nok Air failed to deal with a pilot shortage and instead has been posing unqualified trainees as pilots.
Nok Air said passengers who apply for refund will receive a full refund in 4 to 6 weeks.