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Asia airlines hike fares, eye groundings on fuel crunch risk
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — Airlines in Asia are raising ticket prices and mapping out contingency plans that include grounding planes as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to trigger the worst oil shock since the 1970s.
Iran war has airlines reviewing growth plans as fuel surges
Published on 10/03/2026
» Until last month, airlines couldn’t get new aircraft fast enough, with both Airbus SE and Boeing struggling to keep up with surging demand.
Japan mulls abolishing face-to-face immigration checks amid tourism surge
Published on 09/03/2026
» The Japanese government is moving to abolish with the need for most foreign tourists to meet face-to-face with immigration officers to enter the country as it seeks to streamline entry procedures amid the inbound tourism surge.
Thai tourism faces B40bn revenue collapse
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand could lose more than 40 billion baht in tourism revenue in the worst-case scenario, assuming the Middle East airspace closure lasts for eight weeks, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Airspace closures update, war's impact on sea freight
Online Reporters, Published on 08/03/2026
» The airspace over eight Mideast countries remains closed to commercial flights, but other airports are still operating, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday.
Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stress
Published on 07/03/2026
» Commercial airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them.
Early trip planning urged as Mideast war sends airfares soaring
Online Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» Passengers intending to travel between Asia and Europe will need to plan their trips well in advance to secure reasonable ticket prices, as the Middle East conflict has driven significant demand for a limited number of direct flights, says the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
The long road to war with Iran
Oped, Published on 06/03/2026
» As the conflict with Iran reshapes global security assumptions and energy markets, the debate in the United States has focused largely on why President Donald Trump chose war in the first place. Was it domestic politics, a desire to project strength, a miscalculation, or something else?
Thailand presents ‘The New Thailand’ vision at ITB Berlin 2026
Published on 05/03/2026
» Berlin, 4 March 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling the Kingdom’s latest world-class positioning in Europe at ITB Berlin 2026, the 60th anniversary edition of the world’s largest and most influential travel trade fair, held from March 3-5 at Berlin Expo Center City. With “The New Thailand” vision, TAT strengthens the country’s world-class destination status under the concept “Unforgettable Experience: Healing is the New Luxury”, spotlighting hidden gems, sustainable routes and eco-friendly tourism products tailored to the European market.
Thailand offers visa relief after flights canned
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» The government has introduced visa relief measures after 166 flights were cancelled amid Middle East fighting, with immigration waiving overstay fines for stranded travellers.