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…
Airlines Eager to Increase Direct Flight Services
Several international airlines from the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Japan are interested in expanding direct flight routes to Thailand, according to the Airports of Thailand (AoT). Potential new…
Air France launches Paris-Phuket service
Photo Credit: AOT Phuket’s tourism industry received a substantial boost with the arrival of Air France’s inaugural Paris-Phuket flight on Friday, November 28. This new route is part of the…
Travel Concerns Reduce Following Rapid Software Update from Airbus
Travel concerns diminished on Saturday as Airbus swiftly addressed a technical issue with a software update for 6,000 of its popular A320 passenger jets. The aircraft manufacturer’s quick intervention came…
New AirAsia Group Prepare to Lead Operations of Seven Airlines
Photo credit: Bangkok Post All airlines operated by AirAsia will be consolidated under the new AirAsia Group by next month following the completion of Capital A’s restructuring, with the goal…