SriLankan Airlines Suspends Bangkok Country Manager After Airport Altercation

SriLankan Airlines has suspended its Country Manager in Bangkok following a physical altercation at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on April 2. The incident occurred while flight crew members were preparing for duty check-in. According to the airline's statement, the Country Manager entered the passenger check-in area and engaged in a confrontation with the operating flight crew and a station manager. One report indicated the clash may have stemmed from an alleged attempt to transport prohibited substances, leading to an accusation that a pilot assaulted the officer. The airline issued a statement on April 16, clarifying the situation and confirming the suspension.