PHUKET International Airport was without air conditioning for five hours today as the Electricity Office replaced cables. The aircon went down at 9am and was due to be restored at 2pm.
A backup generator was available to maintain essential services but not sufficient to power the airconditioning.
Departing and arriving tourists noted staff in many parts of the airport using hand-held fans.
There were no immediate reports of conditions in the Immigration departure and arrival halls, where delays at times can mean tourists have to spend 40 minutes or more queuing.
Phuket Tourists Face AirCon-Free AirportA backup generator was available to maintain essential services but not sufficient to power the airconditioning.
Departing and arriving tourists noted staff in many parts of the airport using hand-held fans.
There were no immediate reports of conditions in the Immigration departure and arrival halls, where delays at times can mean tourists have to spend 40 minutes or more queuing.
Latest Electricity updates left Phuket International Airport without air conditioning for five hours as cables were upgraded.
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Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable. Someone needs firing. Probably the same person who is reluctant to put in the "snake" queuing system for check in and immigration.
Posted by Peter on April 6, 2011 08:11