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.…
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…