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Thai Airways fleet undergoing resurgence
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/11/2022
» Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc, the country's flag carrier, says 60% of the aircraft in its pre-pandemic fleet have now resumed service following a surge in the number of people travelling, adding that the airline plans to gradually deploy nine more aircraft next year.
Two airlines post losses, burdened by fuel prices
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2022
» Bangkok Airways Plc (BA) posted a net loss of 393 million baht in the third quarter, while Asia Aviation Plc (AAV), the major shareholder of Thai AirAsia (TAA), racked up a net loss of 4.1 billion baht as the two carriers were pressured by increasing costs driven by surging fuel prices.
Airline group pushes sustainability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/12/2022
» The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for more commitments to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from producers and airlines next year to help them hit net-zero targets, although Thai Airways has not yet agreed to purchase the fuel.
Phuket steps up Specialised Expo bid
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/02/2023
» Phuket still needs more infrastructure development, particularly logistics, as the province is bidding for a huge international event -- Specialised Expo 2028 -- according to tourism operators in Phuket.
Bangkok Airways expects profit for 2023
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/03/2023
» Bangkok Airways expects its passenger rate to hit 70-80% of the pre-pandemic level this year, roughly 4.4 million people from more than 40,000 flights, and will possibly post an annual profit for the first time since 2019.
U-tapao expansion likely delayed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2023
» U-tapao airport expects a delay to the first phase of its expansion plans as some conditions have not been approved by authorities, with the carrying capacity reduced to less than 12 million passengers in the initial stages, says U-Tapao International Aviation Company (UTA).
Nok Air unfazed by THAI merger proposal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2023
» Low-cost carrier Nok Air has reaffirmed that Thai Airways (THAI) still holds a 13.28% stake as the flag carrier prepares to merge with Thai Smile Airways.
TAT eyes 1m Chinese visitors in October
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/05/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes the Chinese market can surge to 1 million arrivals per month in October, as occurred in 2019, thanks to increasing flight capacity and an influx of demand during high season, with e-visa issues resolved by that time.
Operators express hope post-election
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/05/2023
» Chiang Mai and Phuket tourism operators hope the new government led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) can solve the PM2.5 dust crisis, work to decentralise power, and allocate budget for regional development and restoring tourism competitiveness.
Austria eager to draw more Thai visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/05/2023
» Prospective tourists from Thailand are a primary target within Southeast Asia for the Austrian National Tourism Office (ANTO), bolstered by improved flight frequency, which is set to recover to 50% of the level reached in 2019.