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Thai Smile Takes Its Final Flight: Farewell Fiesta Signals Merger With Thai Airways

Thai Smile Airways bid farewell with its passengers on its final flight before merging with Thai Airways (THAI) on December 31. This came after THAI initiated a five-year business rehabilitation plan in October 2021 to revamp its operations, involving extensive restructuring, job cuts, cost-saving measures, and revenue-boosting efforts. As part of its bankruptcy rehabilitation…

Sky’s The Limit: Nine New Airlines On Board For Thailand Aviation Recovery

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has recently announced the registration of nine new airlines, aimed at boosting the recovery of the aviation industry. They anticipate a significant upturn in passenger traffic, estimating it to reach 127 million this year. Suttipong Kongpool, the Director of CAAT, expressed confidence in Thailand’s aviation sector’s gradual…

Weighing Passengers To Become Standard For Bangkok Airways

Your opportunity to provide input regarding airport and flight procedures in Thailand might soon become a reality. Bangkok Airways is considering joining several international airlines in the practice of weighing passengers before they board their flights. On September 16, it became evident that airlines were becoming more interested in passengers’ weight. Prominent carriers like…

Don Mueang Airport Ranks Among The Most Dangerous Airports In The World

In 2023, The Boutique Adventurer, a well-known travel website, released a list of the 29 most dangerous airports in the world. Among them, Don Mueang Airport secured the 26th position. The list encompasses both newly developed and established airports from various countries, including the United States, France, Japan, and Norway. The ranking is determined based…

Bangkok Airways Triumphs At World Airline Awards For 7th Consecutive Year

During the World Airline Awards 2023 event, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited once again achieved remarkable recognition. The airline proudly received two prestigious awards, namely ‘The World’s Best Regional Airline’ and ‘The Best Regional Airline in Asia,’ securing their position in the spotlight for the seventh consecutive year. The esteemed ceremony took place at…

Thailand Welcomes Really Cool Airlines

Really Cool Airlines plans to commence operations by the end of 2023 Patee Sarasin, CEO of Really Cool Airlines, said: “We are thrilled to introduce Really Cool Airlines and look forward to providing travellers with an exceptional flying experience. Our team of experts has worked tirelessly to create a new standard for the…

Thailand To Build 7 New Airports

The Department of Airports (DOA) plans to spend 50 billion baht on the development of seven new regional airports in around Thailand, in Nakhon Pathom, Bueng Khan, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Phayao, Phatthalung and Satun provinces, reports DailyNews. The department wants to boost connectivity and provide more travel options for Thais and foreign tourists. New airports around Thailand’s lesser-known locations have been in the pipeline…

JetStar, One Of The Most Hated Airlines In The World – Survey

JetStar flights to Asia PHOTO: More problems with JetStar flights to Asia JetStar, a budget airline owned by Australia’s QANTAS Group, has been ranked as the third most unpopular airline in the world, according to a recent survey conducted by currency exchange service S Money. The survey analysed thousands of tweets using an AI…

3 New Airlines Of Thailand To Be Launched Next Year

Photo by VOO QQQ on Unsplash Thailand is set to welcome three new airlines, P80 AIR, Really Cool Air, and Landarch Airline, this year. The ultra-low-cost airline from Malaysia, MYAirline, is also preparing a new route to the Land of Smiles. DailyNews reported today that the three new airlines have applied for operational licenses with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and…

Thai And Thai Smile To Merge

Thai Airways is to merge with Thai Smile to “reduce losses.” The plan is expected to be approved by the end of this year. Piyasvasti Amranand, chairman of THAI’s committee overseeing the airline’s rehabilitation, said the restructuring had been on the cards for a while and had always been part of the plan. “A study about the merger…

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