Greater Bay Airlines has suspended its flights between Hong Kong and Bangkok for more than four months amid surging fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
The airline’s website on Thursday showed no flights from Hong Kong to Bangkok between May 11 and September 22, and none from Bangkok to Hong Kong between May 12 and September 30.
The carrier said it had adjusted its services due to rising fuel prices and apologised to affected travellers.
“Due to the continued rise in fuel prices and the constantly changing market environment, Greater Bay Airlines has made short-term adjustments to services on certain routes,” the airline said.
“We will proactively contact the affected passengers and make appropriate arrangements to minimise any inconvenience caused to them. Greater Bay Airlines sincerely apologises to the affected passengers.”
The United States-Israel war on Iran has continued to affect airlines, with oil markets remaining volatile since the conflict broke out at the end of February and led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 per cent of the world’s oil supply passes.
