THAI Faces Pressure to Raise Ticket Prices
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly increased operating costs for Thai Airways International (THAI), with jet fuel prices more than doubling. This surge has compelled the national…
Dassault Eyes Growth Opportunities in Southeast Asia
Dassault Aviation remains optimistic about growth in Thailand and the wider Southeast Asian market, as it introduces its new ultra-long-range business jet, the Falcon 10X, targeting demand from Asia’s family-owned…
Vietnam Alerts Airlines to Potential Flight Cuts Amid Fuel Supply Concerns
Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has cautioned domestic airlines to prepare for possible flight reductions starting in April 2026, as jet fuel supplies tighten export restrictions linked to escalating Middle…
Thai Airways Set to Benefit from Middle East Airspace Closures
Thai Airways International (THAI) could benefit from airspace closures across several Middle Eastern countries amid rising tensions in the Gulf, despite facing higher fuel costs, according to analysts. Thanapol Jiratanakij,…
Bangkok Set to Join Riyadh Air’s Initial Network for Northern Summer 2026
Riyadh Air is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Northern Summer 2026 schedule, with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport expected to be among the airline’s first destinations, according to Airport Coordination Limited’s…
Thai Airways Plans 10–15% Increase in Ticket Prices
Thai Airways International plans to increase ticket prices by 10–15% as the airline moves to offset rising fuel costs and manage surging travel demand, particularly from passengers redirecting trips from…
Bangkok Airways Expands Regional Network Under New Strategic Direction
Bangkok Airways is redefining its strategic direction for 2026, moving beyond its long-standing boutique airline positioning toward a model centred on sustainability and strengthened regional connectivity. The shift signals a…
Asia Airlines Hike Ticket Prices, Warn of Possible Groundings Over Fuel Supply Risks
Airlines across Asia are raising ticket prices and preparing contingency plans — including the possibility of grounding aircraft — as the escalating Middle East conflict raises fears of a major…
Thai AirAsia Bets on China and Long-Haul Routes for Growth
Photo Credit: AX GROUP Thai AirAsia (TAA) is targeting 6–9% year-on-year revenue growth in 2026, driven by 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor, assuming a strong tourism recovery.…
Asia-Pacific Aviation Services Market Forecast to Reach US$138.7bn by 2044
The Asia-Pacific aviation services market is forecast to reach US$138.7 billion by 2044, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%, according to Airbus’s latest Global Services Forecast. Growth…