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DARK SECRETS: World cup hits local flight seat capacity | Vintage Vibes

The FIFA World Cup logo is pictured in a mall in the Qatari capital Doha on Oct 13, ahead of the tournament. (AFP photo)

The World Cup 2022 in Qatar scheduled to start next month has affected seat capacity to Thailand during the high season as airlines pivot to routes that serve football fans.

The number of flights to Thailand planned for October to March increased by 74.1% from the summer schedule this year, but remained 67.6% lower than the same period before Covid-19, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).

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