CAM uncertain on Siam Air’s comeback

The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) told the Times yesterday that it has not received any request for information or assistance regarding the suspension of Siam Air’s daily flights between Bangkok and Macau.
“From the information gathered through the Macau International Airport Company Ltd (CAM), the airline was informed and agreed to make arrangements for their passengers and tour operators one week prior to their flight suspension,” said the office in a statement.
“Also according to CAM, the company can resume its flights as soon as they meet the airport’s financial requirements,” GGCT added.
Siam Air stopped operating on Friday as it had failed to fulfill the financial requirements imposed by the company that manages the local airport.
CAM was not able to provide the number of passengers affected, saying that they are not expecting any problems as travelers had been notified prior to the temporary suspension.
“We have come into a consensus a period of time before a temporary suspension, therefore the airline should have enough time to inform the affected passengers and make necessary arrangements,” a CAM spokesperson told the Times.
“CAM has no clear picture of when Siam Air van resume their flights, but we welcome them back whenever they can fulfill the financial requirement,” the spokesperson added.
The Times contacted Siam Air’s head office in Bangkok but received no reply by press time. LV