Airlines cancel 108 flights to make way for 200,000 lanterns in Chiang Mai

VNExpress - Nov 5, 2026

Airlines have canceled 108 flights and retimed 80 at Chiang Mai International Airport over Nov. 21-28 to avoid more than 200,000 lanterns expected to be released during northern Thailand's Yi Peng festival.

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