Bangkok Airports Set Sights on 26% Increase in Passenger Numbers by 2029
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is aiming for Bangkok’s two main airports to handle approximately 120 million passengers annually by 2029, as the government accelerates efforts to position the country as…
Thai Airways Unveils New Business Class and Premium Economy for Boeing 777 and 787-10 Fleet
Thai Airways is preparing a major cabin upgrade with the introduction of new Royal Silk business class suites and premium economy seating on its upcoming Boeing 777 and Boeing 787-10…
International Interest Rises Following Route Expansion
Krabi International Airport is attracting increasing attention from international airlines as new route proposals from Finland and Scandinavia are set to enhance tourism growth and support regional economic development, according…
Thailand government pushes for expansion of secondary city air routes
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is introducing financial incentives for airlines launching new routes to secondary cities as part of efforts to boost regional tourism and local economies. Under the initiative,…
Boeing Faces Massive 777X Retrofit Programme as Stored Aircraft Require Extensive Rework Before Delivery
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg revealed during the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call that around 30 completed Boeing 777X aircraft currently stored at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, will require extensive…
Thai Aviation Sector Braces for More Challenging Quarters Ahead
Thailand’s aviation sector is expected to face mounting pressure in the second and third quarters of 2026 as soaring jet fuel prices linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continue…
AirAsia CEO Criticises Proposed Tax Increase on International Travellers
Tony Fernandes has sharply criticised Thailand’s planned increase in passenger service charges (PSC) for international travellers, warning that the higher fees come at the worst possible time for the aviation…
Thai Airways International Expands Europe Network Despite Jet Fuel Concerns
Thai Airways International plans to expand its European flight network while closely managing fuel costs and route operations amid concerns over geopolitical tensions and the ongoing conflict in the Middle…
Asiana Airlines to Cease Operations in December
Asiana Airlines will officially cease operations on 17 December 2026, nearly 40 years after its founding, as it becomes fully integrated into rival Korean Air following a US$2 billion takeover.…
AEROTHAI Clarifies TG029 Go Around Incident, Confirms ATC Procedures Met International Safety Standards
Thailand’s Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) has issued a statement clarifying the incident involving flight TG029 on the Ubon Ratchathani – Suvarnabhumi Airport route after information shared on social media…