Thai Airways to Phase Out First Class and Standardize Cabin Upgrades Across Fleet
Thai Airways plans to completely phase out First Class and upgrade its Business Class cabins across all routes. CEO Chai Eiamsiri announced that over the next two to three years,…
Thai Airlines Accelerate Fleet Growth in Response to Potential Pilot Shortage
Thailand’s airlines are expanding fleets to pre-COVID levels, with Vietjet Thailand targeting 50 aircraft by 2028 amid fears of a pilot shortage over the next two years. Woranate Laprabang of…
Thailand Achieves Milestone in Aviation Safety Certification
Thailand has successfully passed a significant safety audit conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), highlighting the country’s position as a leader in aviation safety, according to the Civil…
Thailand Urged to Establish as Regional Aviation Center
Photo Credit: SKY ICT The government and related agencies are being urged to prioritize transforming Thailand into a regional aviation hub to help invigorate the country’s economy amid ongoing challenges.…
THAI Airlines Recovers but Continues to Confront Challenges
Following its resumption of trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on August 4, Thai Airways International (THAI) has experienced a remarkable surge in its share price, increasing over…
Nok Air Responds to Safety Concerns
Photo Credit: Andre Wadman Nok Air has submitted documentation to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to address safety concerns after the authority ordered the suspension of its international…
First C909 aircraft arrives in Thailand from Laos
Photo Credit: Lao airlines Thailand has celebrated the arrival of its first commercial flight featuring a Chinese-made small aircraft, with Lao Airlines’ C909 landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan…
Optimistic Fourth-Quarter Forecast for THAI
The fourth-quarter prospects for Thai Airways (THAI) remain bullish, with an estimated load factor exceeding 80%, fueled by both international demand and Thai tourists favoring Asian destinations, particularly China and…
Thailand’s Nok Air Suspended from International Flights Due to Safety Concerns
Photo Credit: Nok Air The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has directed Nok Air to suspend its international routes and possibly restrict its domestic expansion plans. This move comes…
Bangkok Airways Modifies Plan for New Fleet
SET-listed Bangkok Airways has decided to cancel its plans to add two additional single-aisle aircraft to its fleet, primarily due to sluggish traffic on the Thai-Cambodian routes. Nevertheless, the airline…