Thai Aviation Sector Braces for More Challenging Quarters Ahead
Thailand’s aviation sector is expected to face mounting pressure in the second and third quarters of 2026 as soaring jet fuel prices linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continue…
AirAsia CEO Criticises Proposed Tax Increase on International Travellers
Tony Fernandes has sharply criticised Thailand’s planned increase in passenger service charges (PSC) for international travellers, warning that the higher fees come at the worst possible time for the aviation…
Thai Airways International Expands Europe Network Despite Jet Fuel Concerns
Thai Airways International plans to expand its European flight network while closely managing fuel costs and route operations amid concerns over geopolitical tensions and the ongoing conflict in the Middle…
Asiana Airlines to Cease Operations in December
Asiana Airlines will officially cease operations on 17 December 2026, nearly 40 years after its founding, as it becomes fully integrated into rival Korean Air following a US$2 billion takeover.…
AEROTHAI Clarifies TG029 Go Around Incident, Confirms ATC Procedures Met International Safety Standards
Thailand’s Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) has issued a statement clarifying the incident involving flight TG029 on the Ubon Ratchathani – Suvarnabhumi Airport route after information shared on social media…
Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger fuel surcharges by up to 14%
Cathay Pacific will reduce fuel surcharges on passenger flights by up to 14% starting Saturday, easing fees after several increases introduced since March amid volatility in global fuel prices. The…
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…