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  • TravelTAT and EVA Air soar to new heights with fresh partnership deal

    TAT and EVA Air soar to new heights with fresh partnership deal

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and EVA Air today announced the renewal of their strategic partnership by signing a new Letter of Intent (LOI) in a move set to send tourists flocking to the Land of Smiles. The renewal of vows builds on the soaring success of their previous partnership, unveiling a dynamic game plan to ramp up tourism…

  • Thailand NewsAirlines to add 73,000 seats for new year travel in Thailand

    Airlines to add 73,000 seats for new year travel in Thailand

    Six airlines are set to increase their seat offerings by over 73,000 during the new year period to prevent excessive price hikes during the festive season. This effort, led by the Transport Ministry, involves collaboration with Thai Airways International and other members of the Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT), including Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and…

  • GuidesCan you ask for more food in any Thai airlines if you are not full?

    Can you ask for more food in any Thai airlines if you are not full?

    If you have ever been on a flight, chances are that their in-flight meals aren’t the most appetising thing that you ever come across, nor will the portion sizes leave you feeling full afterwards. But the burning question is can you ask for more food while on a flight on a Thai airline? In most cases, you definitely can! A…

  • Thailand NewsThai beauty queen sparks online drama over airline seat

    Thai beauty queen sparks online drama over airline seat

    A misunderstanding involving Thai beauty queen Nampech Teeyapa and renowned YouTuber Spin9 has sparked significant online drama. Nampech criticised an airline for providing a lower-grade seat than she expected despite paying nearly 400,000 baht, which she believed would secure her a Qsuite seat. However, her ticket was for a standard business class seat on a Boeing 777-300ER, which does not…

  • Business NewsThai AirAsia seeks govt aid amid demand slump and tax cuts

    Thai AirAsia seeks govt aid amid demand slump and tax cuts

    Thai AirAsia, experiencing a downturn in demand during the second and third quarters of 2023, now seeks government intervention to boost the stagnant local purchasing power. Chief Executive Santisuk Klongchaiya noted that the seasonal nature of tourism has resumed, with the average load factor for the domestic market in the second quarter decreasing to 90% from 94% year-on-year. Despite the…

  • Thailand NewsTaking off: Really Cool Airlines CEO ready to revolutionise air travel

    Taking off: Really Cool Airlines CEO ready to revolutionise air travel

    After 14 years as the mastermind behind Nok Air, Really Cool Airlines CEO Patee Sarasin is back with a daring new venture promising to shake up the airline industry. At 62, Patee believes that the winds of change are about to sweep through the world of air travel. Having witnessed the tumultuous impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation…

  • Business NewsBudget airlines push jet fuel tax cut to reduce airfare prices

    Budget airlines push jet fuel tax cut to reduce airfare prices

    Budget airlines have issued an appeal to the Finance Ministry to reduce the excise tax on jet fuel, to help mitigate their operational costs with the fragile state of the industry. Following a meeting with representatives from low-cost airlines, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat reported that the carriers discussed economic challenges and reiterated their commitment to supporting government measures aimed…

  • Technology NewsHow airlines are revolutionising flight management with cutting-edge AI technology

    How airlines are revolutionising flight management with cutting-edge AI technology

    In today’s world where efficiency and timeliness are paramount, airlines are increasingly adopting advanced technology to maintain their competitive edge. A major airline near Luton Airport has integrated AI to revolutionize its flight management processes. The airline’s new control centre utilizes a generative AI tool named Jetstream, which is designed to streamline operations and address issues for pilots and crews…

  • Thailand NewsAirfares drop for popular domestic routes ahead of Songkran

    Airfares drop for popular domestic routes ahead of Songkran

    Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced a decrease in airfares for three popular domestic routes by 3.8% to 14% starting this Friday, in line with the Songkran festival. The fares for the six airlines offering flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Phuket have been set at a maximum of 3,000 baht (US$80) per one-way trip. The anticipated fares for…

  • Business NewsThailand’s aviation hub plans receive airline approval

    Thailand’s aviation hub plans receive airline approval

    The Thai government’s initiative to transform the country into an aviation and logistics hub has been met with approval from airlines. However, concerns regarding congestion at major airports and the significant investment required to accommodate increasing demand persist. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently unveiled plans to capitalise on Thailand’s strategic location in Southeast Asia to attract more international airlines to…

  • Thailand NewsNeos Air takes off on Milan-Brno-Phuket route: Thai welcome extravaganza marks grand inauguration

    Neos Air takes off on Milan-Brno-Phuket route: Thai welcome extravaganza marks grand inauguration

    Neos Air‘s maiden flight on the Milan-Brno-Phuket route was greeted with a vibrant Thai traditional welcome dance and personalised greetings, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The spectacular event aimed to immerse passengers in the richness of local culture, enhancing their travel experience. Italy’s Neos Air, with Flight NO216, officially launched its operations on this exciting route, landing…

  • Thailand NewsIndiGo unleashes Phuket frenzy: Boosts flights, beats malfunction woes

    IndiGo unleashes Phuket frenzy: Boosts flights, beats malfunction woes

    In a bold move to amplify global ties, IndiGo, India‘s high-flying airline, unleashed a flight bonanza, with additional routes from Mumbai to Phuket and the revival of operations from Bengaluru to the Thai hotspot. But that’s not all—this strategic move comes amidst a soaring demand for year-end getaways. IndiGo is set to soar to new heights with extra flights connecting Mumbai…

  • World NewsKorean Air’s icy debacle: Glass fragment found in iced coffee

    Korean Air’s icy debacle: Glass fragment found in iced coffee

    Korean Air, South Korea’s national airline, faces a credibility crisis following an incident where a passenger discovered a glass fragment in his iced coffee. The passenger, travelling from Guangzhou, China to Incheon International Airport, distinctively felt the shard, approximately 0.5 centimetres long and 0.1 centimetres thick, in his mouth. Upon discovery, the cabin crew suggested the passenger induce vomiting in…

  • Transport NewsThailand’s airlines resist price war despite rising operational costs

    Thailand’s airlines resist price war despite rising operational costs

    Despite escalating operational costs, Thailand’s airlines are unlikely to trigger a new price war, while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) intends to retain the existing ceiling for ticket prices. This information was shared by Suttipong Kongpool, the CAAT director, during a seminar co-hosted by the Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) and CAAT this week. Suttipong indicated that with…

  • Business NewsTicket turbulence: Thai airlines aim to price things right amid rising costs

    Ticket turbulence: Thai airlines aim to price things right amid rising costs

    Thai airlines plan to explain the accusations of raising ticket prices amid higher jet fuel costs. The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) announced it will host a seminar to clarify airfare structures and CAAT price regulations following consumer complaints. Nok Air CEO Wutthiphum Jurangkool stated that price increases mainly occurred during extended holidays due to high demand, impacting last-minute bookings.…

  • World NewsDangerous photo stunt goes viral as airline staff pose on Boeing wing

    Dangerous photo stunt goes viral as airline staff pose on Boeing wing

    A startling video clip, capturing airline staff members posing for photos and dancing on the wing of a Boeing 777 aircraft, has ignited worldwide controversy. The engaging but potentially dangerous stunt was performed while the flight awaited departure for Zurich. The video, captured by passengers from inside the terminal, showcased flight attendants and ground crew members of a Swiss International…

  • Transport NewsPassenger criticises air hostess over luggage assistance refusal

    Passenger criticises air hostess over luggage assistance refusal

    [An UPDATE to this story paints a different perspective to the original confrontation with the air hostess over the passenger’s luggage.] An incident occurred yesterday when a woman took to social media to criticise an air hostess for refusing to assist her with her luggage. The woman, who was on a VietJet airline flight, lamented the poor service and asked…

  • Transport NewsDelta Airlines passengers endure 44°C heat for 4 hours on Las Vegas runway

    Delta Airlines passengers endure 44°C heat for 4 hours on Las Vegas runway

    On a Delta Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta, passengers were forced to wait for four hours on the tarmac in searing temperatures of up to 44°C, further exacerbated by non-functioning air conditioning. This resulted in several passengers, including air hostesses, fainting and needing immediate medical attention. A foreign media outlet reports that this extreme situation was due to…

  • Business NewsThai, Bangkok Airways report first-quarter earnings surge

    Thai, Bangkok Airways report first-quarter earnings surge

    Thai Airways International Plc and Bangkok Airways Plc have experienced a significant increase in their first-quarter earnings as tourists return to Thailand in growing numbers. Thai Airways reported a net income of 12.51 billion baht for the three months through March, a considerable improvement from the 3.25 billion baht net loss they incurred during the same period last year. Meanwhile,…

  • Business NewsGo First files for bankruptcy amid faulty engine woes and mounting debt

    Go First files for bankruptcy amid faulty engine woes and mounting debt

    Struggling Indian airline Go First declared bankruptcy yesterday, attributing it to the “faulty” Pratt & Whitney engines that grounded about 50% of its fleet. The airline’s collapse is the first Indian airline bankruptcy since Jet Airways in 2019, highlighting the intense competition in the aviation sector, where rivals IndiGo and the recently merged Air India and Vistara dominate. Go First…

  • Thailand NewsNok Air slammed for ill treatment of a disabled passenger

    Nok Air slammed for ill treatment of a disabled passenger

    A Thai man slammed Nok Air airline for the appalling treatment of his disabled father that descended into a farcical game of musical chairs. The man revealed on TikTok that he booked special seats for his parents, because his father is disabled, but was told to move to facilitate some VIP passengers. The airline denied the accusation, saying “one of…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s first ever seaplane airline to launch this summer

    Thailand’s first ever seaplane airline to launch this summer

    Thailand‘s first-ever seaplane airline ‘Siam Seaplane‘ is preparing to launch this summer to take the kingdom’s tourism industry to the next level. Siam Seaplane has formed partnerships with 60 luxury hotels and resorts, including top brands Intercontinental and Four Seasons. In an interview with AirwaysMag, Chief Business Operator Dennis Keller revealed that the company faced plenty of setbacks during the…

  • Covid-19 NewsAirlines up in arms over increase in Covid measures due to influx of Chinese travellers

    Airlines up in arms over increase in Covid measures due to influx of Chinese travellers

    Worldwide airline lobby group International Air Transport Association (IATA) is up in arms over global plans to re-introduce Covid-19 restrictions for passengers arriving from China. The IATA says such measures represent a “knee-jerk” reaction to China’s recent lifting of Covid restrictions. Such a reintroduction of measures for travellers is being criticised by the IATA as it says science should supersede politics.…

  • Thailand NewsCAAT warns Thai VietJet for cancelling three Phuket – Bangkok flights in one day

    CAAT warns Thai VietJet for cancelling three Phuket – Bangkok flights in one day

    UPDATE The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has warned Thai VietJet that the airline will be punished if it doesn’t start complying with aviation rules. The warning comes after Thai VietJet cancelled three services on its Bangkok – Phuket route on Thursday. A flight from Bangkok to Phuket was cancelled due to accumulated delays at Suvarnabhumi Airport, says Thai…

  • Thailand NewsCathay Pacific boosts flights to Thailand

    Cathay Pacific boosts flights to Thailand

    Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget subsidiary Hong Kong Express are boosting flights to three major tourist destinations in Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. Cathay’s Hong Kong – Bangkok route will be increased from twice to four times per day next month, according to Chairman of Cathay Pacific Patrick Healy. In January, the airline will…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways is recruiting a new CEO

    Thai Airways is recruiting a new CEO

    Debt-ridden Thai Airways is looking to hire an “ethical” Chief Executive Officer to steer the airline in the flight direction. After a year without a CEO, the nation’s flag carrier posted a job advertisement on LinkedIn looking for a highly-qualified aviation expert to take on the tall order of getting THAI back off the ground. THAI needs a leader who…

  • Thailand NewsTHAI expects bankruptcy court to approve revised rehabilitation plan

    THAI expects bankruptcy court to approve revised rehabilitation plan

    Thai Airways International (THAI) is expecting its revised rehabilitation plan to be approved by the Central Bankruptcy Court. The submitted revision comes after the ailing carrier bounced back better than expected after its Covid-19-induced downfall. But, its rehab plan hasn’t come without pushback from some creditors. Chai Eamsiri, the airline’s acting chief financial officer and senior chief, says once the…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways sells five Airbus A340s stored away for 13 years

    Thai Airways sells five Airbus A340s stored away for 13 years

    Thai Airways (THAI) has found a buyer for five dusty Airbus A340s which have gone unused for 13 years. Thailand’s flag carrier has sold one A340-500 and four A340-600 planes for a total of 350 million baht. The transaction is sure to help THAI on its road to financial recovery since the Bankruptcy Court approved a debt restructuring plan for…

  • World NewsAirAsia launched a “super-app” to compete with the likes of Grab

    AirAsia launched a “super-app” to compete with the likes of Grab

    The popular low-cost Malaysian airline, AirAsia, debuted its “super app” for ride-hailing in Thailand today, which provides a variety of services ranging from car rides similar to Grab, and Bolt, to flight reservations and food ordering, in an already booming industry. There are currently 3,000 registered drivers in the Bangkok metropolis, with ambitions to recruit more as tourism slowly picks…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways to auction off Boeing 737-400 Airframe via Facebook Live

    Thai Airways to auction off Boeing 737-400 Airframe via Facebook Live

    After reporting a net loss of nearly 3.4 billion baht on revenue in Q1, cash-strapped Thai Airways are continuing their online yard sale in a bid to make some extra money. This time, the airline is auctioning off an entire Boeing 737-400 airframe via Facebook Live on their page TG Warehouse Sale this Wednesday, May 25, at 3pm. A TG…