BANGKOK (NNT) – The government is setting its sights on attracting 40 million foreign tourists in 2024, up from 27 million in 2023, bolstered by the launch of nine new airlines. This target comes as the nation’s tourism industry shows signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, aided by relaxed travel restrictions and the reopening […]
Airfares are expected to gradually fall next year due to an increase in licensed airlines and a higher number of aircraft in the air transport sector, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). Thai Smile set to cease its flight operations by the end of this year The CAAT said on Tuesday night […]
Phuket welcomed tourists from the first flight from Uzbekistan Airlines. Russian Plane Breaks Down While Taking Off in Phuket On Saturday (December 2nd) at the Phuket International Airport officials and staff welcomed the first flight from Uzbekistan Airlines which is a direct flight from Uzbekistan to Phuket. In total 140 tourists arrived at the airport […]
Thai Smile Airways, a subsidiary of Thai Airways, is set to cease its flight operations by the end of this year. Announced by Thai Airways, the move involves Thai Smile’s 20 Airbus A320 aircraft being integrated into the parent company’s operations. Surat Thani governor slams Thai Smile’s flight axe plan Starting December 31, Thai Airways […]
Thai investors are set to launch five new airlines, pouring in a minimum of 3.85 billion baht. These carriers are poised to commence operations in 2024, aiming to tap into Thailand’s burgeoning aviation market, projected to be worth 320 billion baht next year. Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines Agree on Joint Operations According to the […]
Airports of Thailand (AoT) has forged an alliance with Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding of Germany to collaborate on best practices in airport cargo operations and route development. Government Plans Construction of Second Airport in Chiang Mai The collaboration was made official with the conclusion of a Sister Airport Agreement (SAA) on Sept 20 at a ceremony […]
Bangkok Airways has introduced weight measurement for all passengers before boarding, effective until October 31st, assuring that the information obtained will be kept confidential. Bangkok Airways suspends Bangkok-Hat Yai and Bangkok-Da Nang services The airline said in a statement that the weighing of passengers is in line with the standard measures of the International Civil […]
The governor of Surat Thani has asked Thai Smile Airways not to cease its flight services to the southern province in order to protect its tourism. Committee Approves Merger Between THAI and Thai Smile Airways Governor Wichawut Jinto said on Sunday that people earlier complained to him that Thai Smile Airways would stop its flight […]
