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Israeli airspace restricted, few flights to Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» Israeli airspace will remain closed to most commercial flights until mid-April, with only two Israeli airlines allowed to operate infrequent flights between Tel Aviv and Thailand, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised on Sunday.
Air travel crisis could spread beyond Asia
Published on 28/03/2026
» The aviation crisis starting to grip Asia is threatening to intensify and spread to Europe and beyond, as energy turmoil caused by the Iran war collides with seasonal travel demand.
Bangkok Airways to raise domestic airfares by up to 20%
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/03/2026
» SET-listed Bangkok Airways plans to increase domestic airfares by 15-20% from April 1 to counter rising fuel costs and a 3% decline in second-quarter forward bookings, and may negotiate with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to extend the airfare ceiling if operating costs continue to soar.
Tourism under cost pressure
News, Published on 28/03/2026
» Surging energy prices are disrupting tourism in Phuket, Pattaya and Ayutthaya, raising costs and weakening bookings ahead of the peak travel period of Songkran.
Thai New Year to see surge in flights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has forecast a surge in air travel during the Songkran holiday, with more than 25,000 flights expected nationwide during April 10–19.
Cathay to increase fuel surcharge for all flights by 34%
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/03/2026
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will increase its fuel surcharge for all flights by 34% from April - the second increase in two weeks - citing "considerable pressure" as conflict in the Middle East impacts oil prices.
Signs of jet fuel hoarding emerge in Asia
Published on 25/03/2026
» Signs are growing that Asian countries are hoarding jet fuel after the Iran war sent oil prices surging, reflecting growing strain on the aviation industry.
Philippines declares energy emergency as fuel supplies run short
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» MANILA — The Philippines declared a national energy emergency as the conflict in the Middle East threatens fuel supplies and the country’s economy.
Civil Aviation Authority moves to ease flight prices as Songkran looms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is stepping up oversight of airfares amid disruptions linked to the situation in the Middle East, and is working with six airlines to cut ticket prices during the upcoming Songkran holiday by 15–30% while adding more than 29,000 seats over this busy period.
US officials downplay controller 'distraction' in New York crash
AFP, Published on 25/03/2026
» NEW YORK - US officials on Tuesday played down speculation that distracted air traffic controllers might have contributed to a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.