AirAsia Apologises After Miscommunication Delays Flight
Air Asia has responded to public criticism surrounding flight FD3116 from Don Mueang to Hat Yai after 23 passengers were mistakenly left on an airport shuttle bus. The airline acknowledged…
FedEx to Continue Operating MD-11 Aircraft
Photo Credit: Angel DiBillio FedEx has confirmed it will not permanently retire its MD-11 fleet following a fatal accident and the subsequent grounding of the aircraft type. Instead, the cargo…
Singapore Airlines Eyes Launch of Flights to Chiang Mai
Singapore Airlines is preparing to launch a new service to Chiang Mai as it moves forward with plans to expand its network in Thailand. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand…
THAI Begins Strategic Restructuring Process
The board of Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc has established four key subcommittees and is preparing to convene next month to develop the airline’s future business strategy. Board Chairman and…
Court Ruling on Pilot Training Fees Sets Legal Precedent
Photo Credit: NOK Air More than a dozen student pilots have won a lawsuit against Nok Air over additional training fees imposed outside the terms of their co-pilot employment contracts,…
Finnair to Launch Daily Melbourne–Helsinki Flights via Bangkok in October 2026
Finnair announced its first scheduled passenger service to Australia, launching daily flights between Helsinki and Melbourne via Bangkok starting in late October 2026. Operated by Airbus A350 aircraft, this route…
Asian Aviation Expected to Rapidly Grow in 2026
The region’s aviation industry is set to continue expanding in 2026, fueled by strong demand and calls for eased regulations, says the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). Airbus forecasts…
Thai Airport Tax to Increase by 53% for International Flights
The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% hike in the passenger service charge, commonly known as airport tax, for outbound international travelers. During Wednesday’s meeting, the board approved an…
Upsurge in Domestic Airfares Continues to Decline
Despite ongoing complaints over high airfares to flood-affected Hat Yai, the average domestic ticket prices in Thailand continued to decline in 2025. Low-cost carriers shifted focus from underperforming Chinese routes…
Malaysia Announces Resumption of Search for Long-Missing Flight MH370
Malaysia announced that the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, more than a decade after the aircraft disappeared. The Boeing 777, carrying…