India, Nov. 4 -- Thailand's Chiang Mai International Airport has announced the cancellation of 108 flights and rescheduling of 80 others ahead of the Yi Peng and Loy Krathong festivals, citing aviation safety concerns over the release of thousands of sky lanterns.

According to a report in Khaosod English, flight changes will be in effect between November 21 and 28, as authorities prepare for the release of more than 200,000 sky lanterns and smoke lanterns within the airport's flight safety zone during the celebrations on November 24 and 25.

Thailand's Yi Peng and Loy Krathong festivals are two traditional celebrations that take place around the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, usually in November. While Loy Kratho...