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…
AOT Presses Ahead with 210bn Baht Suvarnabhumi Expansion
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is moving ahead with a major expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport valued at more than 210 billion baht, including a new South Terminal and a separate East…
Passenger Numbers at AOT Airports to Hit 135 Million as Fee Hike Looms
Airports of Thailand (AOT) expects passenger traffic to grow by 3–6% in 2026, reaching between 130 and 135 million travelers, driven by continued expansion in charter flights and a strategy…
New Rules Aimed at Improving Air Safety in Thailand
Indian airline IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights last month after failing to meet new pilot rest regulations on time, prompting concern among Thai aviation stakeholders about readiness for similar rules.…