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Surging fuel costs dent airlines' performance

Despite growing revenue in the second quarter, surging fuel costs of 43-49% contributed to an operating loss of 2 billion baht for Thai AirAsia and a 39.3% decline in operating profit for Bangkok Airways.

Massive flight cuts hit Thai regional status

Massive flight cuts hit Thai regional status

Thailand's regional ranking for airline seats fell to No.3 for the second consecutive month due to massive flight cuts, with Vietnam claiming No.2 as demand grows.

Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge

Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge

Despite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.

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Bomb joke delays flight from Krabi

A Thai couple were arrested after a bomb scare delayed a Suvarnabhumi-bound Thai AirAsia flight at Krabi airport for about four hours on Sunday evening.

Thai AirAsia apologises for shuttle bus mix-up

Thai AirAsia has issued an apology after 23 passengers were left aboard a shuttle bus at Don Mueang airport and nearly abandoned as their flight prepared for departure, until a woman raised the alarm about her missing friend.

Power bank explodes on domestic flight

A power bank explosion triggered chaos on a flight from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat on Saturday morning, forcing passengers and crew to extinguish a midair fire.

AirAsia reassures market over restructuring worries

Thai AirAsia insists that restructuring of the group in Malaysia will not affect operations in Thailand, while group chief executive Tony Fernandes will continue to guide the aviation business as he prepares to shift focus from airlines to other businesses.

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Airlines juggle demand as fares skyrocket

Airlines juggle demand as fares skyrocket

Global aviation has experienced a promising start to the year as travel restrictions have been lifted, allowing people to fly with fewer barriers.

Thai AirAsia X refund plan set to be submitted soon

Thai AirAsia X refund plan set to be submitted soon

Thai AirAsia X expects to submit a rehabilitation plan by mid-April, compensating all passengers affected by Covid-19 within the next 4-5 months.

Thai AirAsia dusts off idled jets to serve China

Thai AirAsia dusts off idled jets to serve China

The budget carrier Thai AirAsia plans to resume operating eight aircraft that were idled during the pandemic and is considering shifting planes from other areas to cater to the growing number of visitors from China.

Thai AirAsia gears up for China revival

Thai AirAsia gears up for China revival

The budget carrier Thai AirAsia is preparing its pilots and cabin crew for the return of Chinese tourists, previously its largest customer group, as the airline resumes routes across China.

Thai AirAsia aims to lure 20m passengers next year

Thai AirAsia aims to lure 20m passengers next year

Thai AirAsia is setting goals for next year in line with tourism growth and revenue from the international market increasing to 60%, up from 40%, aiming for total passengers of at least 20 million.

Don Mueang readies for direct Fukuoka flights

Don Mueang readies for direct Fukuoka flights

Thai AirAsia launches its inaugural flight to Fukuoka via Don Mueang. This route launch comes just in time with the further relaxation of travel protocols and visas for foreign travellers to Japan.

Japan the top market for Thai tourists

Japan the top market for Thai tourists

Late last month, after a period of more than two years, some good news arrived at last for Thai tourists, after the main Asian outbound markets -- Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan -- announced the full reopening of their borders.

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Seat shortage stymies tourism recovery

The shortage of airline seats remains a major obstacle for the recovery of Thai tourism as most European flag carriers have not resumed flights and frequencies to the pre-Covid level.

Thai AirAsia X bankruptcy filing accepted by court

After more than two years without passenger flights, Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) filed for bankruptcy protection, with the case accepted by a Thai bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

High oil prices hinder airlines' recovery

Volatile oil prices continue to cast a shadow over any recovery in the aviation sector, even as tourism shows signs of improvement as a result of border entry relaxations during the first quarter this year.

Thai AirAsia seeks solid recovery plan

Thailand should draw up a long-term recovery plan for tourism as part of the national agenda instead of waiting for organic growth as the travel market remains stagnant, with lower demand than in previous years, according to the executive chairman of Thai AirAsia.

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TAT teams up with Thai AirAsia in push for tours

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to attract 1.75 million tourists from short-haul markets this year as more countries reopen, and will partner with Thai AirAsia (TAA) to bring in at least 18,000 package tours over the next few months.

Thai AirAsia eyes year of regional growth

The aviation sector can recover from the pandemic by pursuing international routes after more Asian countries eased travel curbs amid regional pent-up demand, according to the head of Thai AirAsia (TAA).

AirAsia prepares regional routes to spur intra-Asean travel

AirAsia aims to spur intra-Asean travel with new regional routes, while Thai AirAsia hopes the Red War football match in July will drive demand from neighbours to Thailand.

AAV pulls in B14bn from capital-raising strategy

SET-listed Asia Aviation (AAV), the majority shareholder of Thai AirAsia (TAA), completed fundraising of 14 billion baht to strengthen its financial position for a future rebound.

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