United airlines add daily flight between Bangkok and Hong Kong
United Airlines announced on Wednesday that it will expand its service to Asia, becoming the sole U.S. carrier offering daily flights to both Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Bangkok,…
Thai Airways Reduces Baggage Allowance for Some Economy Class Passengers: What You Need to Know
Starting April 1, Thai Airways will be reducing the checked baggage allowance for certain Economy Class tickets. The standard weight limit for some economy fare classes will drop from 25kg…
CAAT to Implement Airfare Price Controls Ahead of Songkran Holidays
The Transport Ministry has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to tackle the issue of high airfares during long weekends and holiday periods in preparation for the Songkran…
Boeing to Resume Certification Flight Tests for 777X
Boeing is set to resume flight testing of the 777X, with the first flight potentially scheduled for January 15, following a pause initiated in August 2024 after severed thrust links…
Thai Airports Get Ready for Increased Traffic During Chinese New Year
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has instructed Airports of Thailand (AoT) to prepare for an influx of tourists during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. Mr. Suriya indicated that approximately 4…
Thai Lion Air Anticipates Decline in Chinese Market
Thai Lion Air predicts a stagnant Chinese market this year due to declining safety confidence in Thailand and a sluggish mainland economy throughout 2025. CEO Aswin Yangkirativorn indicated that safety…
Chief of AoT Anticipates a Busy Christmas
Airports of Thailand (AoT) anticipates a 13.32% increase in domestic and international flights at Don Mueang Airport during the New Year, with approximately 717,002 passengers expected to pass through its…
Allowing Foreign Pilots Has Contributed to Reducing Fares
The ministry of Transport has stated that granting foreign pilots permission to operate flights in Thailand is a temporary measure aimed at addressing the increased flight demand that local airlines…
737MAX production put on hold
Boeing has yet to resume 737 MAX production a month after the IAM machinists union strike ended, but plans to do so later this month, according to FAA Administrator Mike…
TAT Aims to Encourage US Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to Thailand
The Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to encourage US airlines to operate the first-ever direct flights to Thailand, as it appears unlikely that Thai carriers will introduce these routes following…