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Asian aviation set to surge in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2025
» Asia-Pacific aviation is expected to keep growing next year driven by robust demand, while airlines want eased regulations to help an industry encountering supply chain constraints and geopolitical challenges, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
Bangkok Airways keen on passenger numbers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/03/2025
» Bangkok Airways is aiming for a post-pandemic high of 4.7 million passengers this year, based on optimism about Thai tourism driven by interest in HBO's The White Lotus TV series.
Passengers record satisfaction with airlines
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/11/2024
» Airline passenger satisfaction remained high and stable this year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), though the association suggested investing more in technology to meet customer demand.
Confidence craters in tourism sector
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/10/2024
» The tourism confidence index in the third quarter plunged year-on-year and remained below the benchmark, hampered by sluggish spending from factory closures, unemployment, rising non-performing loans and severe flooding in both Thailand and abroad, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Thailand eyes B1.8tn in tourism revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/09/2024
» Thailand is on course to welcome 12.2 million foreign arrivals in the last four months of 2024, lifting annual arrivals to almost 36 million and generating 1.8 trillion baht in revenue this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thai AirAsia is focusing on opening new routes to India and within Southeast Asia in the second half to offset unrecovered flights to China, which are still hampered by the sluggish economy and higher competition from domestic travel.
Thai Vietjet anticipates breaking even within this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thai Vietjet (TVJ) is planning to replace its whole fleet of Airbus aircraft with Boeing 737 MAXs and is aiming to expand the fleet to 50 aircraft by 2028, while aiming to break even this year.
IATA sees gradual recovery in Asia-Pacific aviation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/06/2023
» The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects Asia-Pacific aviation to gradually recover throughout this year, despite some hiccups in the supply chain and a few Covid travel restrictions still being in place.
Spring Airlines sees recovery in flights
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2023
» Flights between Thailand and China on Spring Airlines have recovered to 50% of pre-pandemic levels and are expected to resume normal frequencies this year, aided by high demand and a forecast of 5% Chinese GDP growth.
Tourism index up in Q4
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/01/2023
» The tourism confidence index in the fourth quarter still lagged behind the corresponding period prior to the pandemic, while the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) said tourism scams can be found everywhere.