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Greater Bay Airlines Halts Hong Kong-Bangkok Flights Amid Fuel Crisis

4/16/2026

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Greater Bay Airlines has suspended flights between Hong Kong and Bangkok for four months, with no operations from May 11 to September 22 from Hong Kong and May 12 to September 30 from Bangkok.
The suspension is due to rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict and a volatile market environment.
The conflict, especially the war in Iran, has driven oil-market volatility and affected airline operations across Asia.

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Story summary

Greater Bay Airlines has suspended flights between Hong Kong and Bangkok for four months, with no operations from May 11 to September 22 from Hong Kong and May 12 to September 30 from Bangkok.
The suspension is due to rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict and a volatile market environment.
The conflict, especially the war in Iran, has driven oil-market volatility and affected airline operations across Asia.