16 flights delayed due to Don Mueang power outage

[News Bandit]

BANGKOK, Oct 14- Power failure at Thailand’s Don Mueang Airport Sunday morning delayed 16 flights, according to Airports of Thailand (AoT) President Anirut Thanomkulbutra.

The power blackout occurred at the arrival and departure terminals for about half an hour in the morning and was caused by heavy rain and thunderstorm.

Flying Officer Anirut explained that although the airport has a power backup system, it provides electricity which is used only for essential areas of the airport.

Meanwhile, Don Mueang Airport Director Paranee Watthanothai said that the power outage took place at around 4.50 am.

The blackout caused some 16 flights to be delayed for 20-25 minutes each.

On Oct 1, Don Mueang Airport relaunched its full services for low cost airlines, after operations ceased in 2006 following the opening of the new Suvarnabhumi Airport and the government’s single airport policy. (MCOT online news)
 

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