Airport Fees Set to Increase by 50%
Airports of Thailand (AOT) will increase the international passenger service charge from 730 baht to 1,120 baht starting June 20 across six major airports in Thailand. The revised departure fee…
Tourist Numbers Slip Amid Airline Industry Upheaval
Thailand’s tourism sector recorded a slowdown in the first four months of 2026, with foreign arrivals declining 3.45% year-on-year amid airline disruptions and unrest in the Middle East, according to…
Fuel Surcharges Rise as Airlines Cut Back Schedules
Local airlines are continuing to scale back capacity by merging less profitable flights into remaining services, as they grapple with rising jet fuel costs. At the same time, Japan Airlines…
Thai Airways International Reduces Capacity in May
Thai Airways International has notified ticket agents of a broad reduction in flight frequencies for May 2026, affecting domestic, regional and European routes, as the airline responds to rising fuel…
What to Expect from Thai Airways’ New Business Class on the 777 and A350
Thai Airways is set to phase out first class in favour of an upgraded business class, with its new Royal Silk suites expected to be unveiled at the Aircraft Interiors…
Airlines Adapt Operations Following Ceasefire
Despite a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Thai airlines are continuing to adjust their summer flight strategies as travel demand remains subdued amid lingering concerns over the oil…
Thai Airways removes first class
Photo Credit: Thai Airways Thai Airways is phasing out first class in favour of a new, upgraded business class experience, as part of a broader fleet modernisation strategy. CEO Chai…
Asian airlines cut flight schedules and boost fuel reserves amid supply constraints
Airlines across Asia are cutting flights, carrying extra fuel and adding refuelling stops as the Middle East conflict disrupts jet fuel supplies, compounding already high fuel costs. The closure of…
Scoot bookings remain robust despite Gulf tensions
Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, continues to see solid travel demand from regions unaffected by the Gulf conflict, with operations spanning seven destinations in Thailand. The airline is…
AirAsia Remains Optimistic Amid Rising Cost Pressures
AirAsia has acknowledged that rising airfares are unavoidable amid the ongoing Middle East conflict and global oil crisis, but says it remains confident in travel demand across its network and…