Thai AirAsia

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joined Thai AirAsia for a special activity taking place on the Bangkok-Krabi route on 29-30 June 2020, aimed at rebuilding confidence and…

Asia Aviation (AAV) has returned to the SET100 Index while also securing a spot on the Thailand Sustainability Investment Index (SETTHSI) according to an announcement by the Stock…

Asia Aviation Plc. (AAV), majority shareholder of Thai AirAsia (TAA), has released its operating results for Quarter 3 of 2017 with AAV achieving revenues of Baht 8,734 Million and net…

Thai AirAsia will significantly boost its Indian network next month with the launch of two new routes. The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier will kick off its expansion on 28 September…

AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides…

AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch a new service allowing Thai travellers to fly direct to the Maldives. Commencing on 11 August 2017, the low-cost carrier will operate daily…

AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

Bali gets another Chinese connection Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China) When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017 Who? Garuda Indonesia Why? Part of the Indonesian…

AirAsia saw a sharp rise in its passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2017. In the first three months of the year, the group's five short-haul budget airlines carried a combined total…

Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Air Canada Why? National carrier continues to expand…

AirAsia broke through the 50 million passenger barrier again in 2016, as demand for its short-haul flights continued to flourish. The low-cost carrier group boarded a total of 56.59m…

Two Thai airlines have received belated Christmas presents from Airbus, with the arrival of brand new aircraft in the first week of January. Last week, Bangkok Airways took delivery…

Thai AirAsia has taken delivery of a new type of aircraft that will allow it to carry more passengers and reduce its carbon emissions. The new Airbus A320neo is the latest version of the…

Thai AirAsia is doubling the frequency of its Bangkok-Hanoi route with the launch of a second daily flight. Effective 9 December 2016, the low-cost carrier will add a new evening…

Thai AirAsia is expanding its Indian network with the launch of direct flights from Bangkok to Kolkata. The new route will commence on 16 December 2016, with daily flights connecting…

The AirAsia Group will be moving its operations at Yangon International Airport from Terminal 2 to the new Terminal 1 on 28 June 2016. Passengers travelling on all flights operated by…

King Power, the Thai duty-free giant, has acquired a stake in Thai AirAsia. The low-cost carrier's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld, has sold his 39% stake in the airline's parent company,…

AirAsia recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2016. The group's short-haul airlines in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India and the Philippines carried a…

AirAsia has increased its connectivity to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand, with the launch of two new daily flights. Effective 28 April, Thai AirAsia started flying direct…

Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Laos, Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to add a second route to the landlocked Southeast Asian country. The Bangkok-based…

Thai AirAsia has launched its first ever international flight from southern Thailand's Hat Yai Airport. The new service will operate daily between Hat Yai and Johor Bahru, in southern…

AirAsia is capitalising on the Chinese visitor boom in Chiang Mai with the launch of a new direct service to the northern Thai city from Changsha. The capital of central China's Hunan…

AirAsia has expanded its presence in China with the launch of one new route to Shantou, in the populous Guangdong province, and the announcement of plans for a second. The low-cost…

Thai AirAsia will launch daily direct flights between Bangkok and Kochi from 16 May 2016, marking the first direct connection between the cities. Flights will depart the Thai…

Thai AirAsia is launching two new domestic routes to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand. Effective 28 April 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer daily flights to Khon Kaen…

AirAsia has carried 50 million passengers in a single year for the first time in its history. The group's portfolio of five short-haul carriers, based in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,…

AirAsia has announced plans to launch a new direct flight connecting Bangkok with Luang Prabang. The new service will commence on 24 March 2016, operating daily from the Thai…

AirAsia has announced plans to expand its operations from Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand. On 1 April 2016, the airline will add two new routes from Hat Yai, connecting…

Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch the first direct service between Phuket and Wuhan. Commencing on 1 February, in time for Chinese New Year, the new route will operate daily…

AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard. On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…

AirAsia has continued to expand its operations from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport with the announcement of new domestic routes to Chiang Mai and Hat Yai. The low-cost carrier recently…

AirAsia will continue its international expansion from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport in November 2015, with the launch of new direct services to Macau and Singapore. Following the launch of…

Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch two new routes connecting Pattaya with mainland China, as it makes the resort town its fifth operating base in Thailand. The low-cost carrier…

AirAsia has signed an agreement that will lead to the training of more Thai pilots. The low-cost carrier's Bangkok-based subsidiary, Thai AirAsia, has joined forces with the Bangkok…

AirAsia achieved a rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2015, driven by a strong increase in demand for its Thai flights. In total, AirAsia's short-haul airlines carried…

Thai AirAsia experienced a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2015. The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier handled 3.7 million passengers in the three-month period,…

Thai AirAsia has expanded its domestic network with the launch of a new overland transfer service to the city of Surin, northeast Thailand. Commencing on 14 May 2015, passengers will…

Thai AirAsia has assured its investors that it is on track to meet its 2015 targets, following recent setbacks in the Thai aviation sector. The company held an open meeting at the Stock…

Thai AirAsia has continued its domestic expansion with the launch of a new route to Buriram, in northeast Thailand. The new service will operate daily, direct from Bangkok's Don…

AirAsia has launched a new travel pass intended to offer passengers cheaper flights across the ASEAN region. The new AirAsia ASEAN Pass is available for purchase from airasia.com,…

AirAsia continued to experience rising passenger traffic in 2014, driven by its operations in Thailand. The group, comprising the short-haul low-cost carriers in Malaysia, Thailand,…

Thai AirAsia X, the long-haul unit of Thai AirAsia, has unveiled plans to launch a new service to Sapporo. Flights commence on 1 May 2015 and will operate daily, direct from Bangkok's Don…

Thai AirAsia X has launched a new booking option that allows passengers to purchase flights over the counter at 7 Eleven stores. Launched in partnership with Counter Service, the new…

AirAsia has abolished fuel surcharges across all of its routes, including long-haul services with AirAsia X. The low-cost carrier said that, effective immediately, none of its…

Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch three new domestic routes on the same day in 2015. On 9 February 2014, the low-cost carrier will add twice daily flights to Nan and Loei in…

AirAsia launched a new domestic Thai route on 1 November 2014, connecting the northern city of Chiang Mai with Surat Thani, gateway to the southern island of Koh Samui. Flights will…

AirAsia has announced plans to ramp up its flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap - the gateway to Angkor Wat. Commencing on 1 December 2014, the low-cost carrier will  offer three…

AirAsia is launching a new service linking two of Thailand's foremost tourist destinations - Chiang Mai and Koh Samui. Commencing on 1 November 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…

AirAsia will provide a new Chinese connection for the Thai resort province of Krabi, with the launch of direct flights from Guangzhou. Commencing on 6 November 2014, the new…

AirAsia continued to experience rising passenger traffic in the second quarter of the year. The low-cost carrier group boarded 11.3 million passengers in the three-month period, up…

AirAsia experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of the year, as new aircraft deliveries helped boost seat capacity. The group, comprising units in…

AirAsia X has launched a new regional subsidiary in Thailand. The new long-haul low-cost carrier was officially unveiled at an event in Bangkok on Tuesday (22 April 2014), with CEO…

Thai AirAsia will now enable its customers to purchase tickets in 7-11. The low-cost carrier has joined forces with Counter Service to allow flights to be booked and paid for at any…

AirAsia achieved strong growth in passenger traffic last year, as new aircraft deliveries boosted demand. The low-cost carrier group carried 42.6 million passengers in 2013, 25% more than…

Thai AirAsia has unveiled a new service to China, plus additional flights on two other international routes. Commencing on 21 February 2014, the low-cost carrier will launch the first…

Thai AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion into China, with the launch of a new service to the city of Changsha. Commencing on 24 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…

AirAsia is expanding its operations to more cities in northern Thailand, with the launch of a new shuttle bus service. Passengers will now be able to travel to Pai and Sukhothai on a…

AirAsia has posted an increase in profits for the third quarter of the year, driven by its fleet expansion and surging passenger traffic. Releasing its results this week, the low-cost…

AirAsia will launch a new service between Chiang Mai and Hong Kong early next year. Commencing on 7 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate daily services on the route, using…

AirAsia experienced a strong increase in passenger traffic in the third quarter of the year. The budget airline group carried 10.6 million passengers in the three months to 30…

AirAsia has made it easier for passengers to connect between flights in Bangkok, with the launch of its 'Fly-Thru' service. Passengers connecting from one AirAsia flight to another at…

AirAsia is increasing the number of connections it offers to Krabi, with new routes from Chiang Mai and Singapore and extra flights from Bangkok. Commencing on 25 November 2013, the…

The Thai government has officially approved the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) for Thai AirAsia X, the new Bangkok-based long-haul low-cost carrier. The decision means that Thai…

Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…

  Thai AirAsia is adding a route from Bangkok to Kunming, Yunnan province on 15 November, it has been announced. The service is the second flight from the capital of Yunnan to an…

AirAsia saw a strong rise in traffic in the second quarter of 2013, as new aircraft deliveries allowed it to add new flights. The low-cost carrier's four regional subsidiaries…

AirAsia will become the first low-cost carrier to operate flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat. From 1 October 2013, the airline's Thai subsidiary will…

AirAsia has announced plans to launch its first flights to Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar. Commencing in October 2013, the route will be operated by the low-cost carrier's…

AirAsia has reported a strong set of financial results for the first quarter of 2013, boosted by its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries. Indonesia AirAsia achieved a 104% jump in…

Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport has seen a severe drop in passenger traffic this year, following AirAsia's move to the Thai capital's second airport, Don Mueang. According to the…

Bangkok's Don Mueang airport reopened yesterday, with AirAsia its anchor client. In a ceremony complete with pop music, clowns on stilts and a fashion show, the airport's relaunch was in…

AirAsia is continuing its expansion into China with the launch of flights from Bangkok to X'ian - the capital of Shaanxi province and home of the Terracotta Warriors. From 16 November 2012,…

AirAsia has confirmed plans to boost its services between Thailand and Myanmar. The low-cost carrier will offer four weekly flights (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) between…

AirAsia has confirmed that it will transfer all Bangkok operations to the city's Don Mueang International Airport by 1 October 2012. Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said that the…

The Thai government has approved a scheme to redevelop Bangkok's Don Mueang airport and use it as a base for more domestic and low-cost flights. The scheme, proposed by Airports of Thailand…

Thai AirAsia’s initial public offering (IPO) got underway today (23 May). The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier has priced its shares at THB3.70 (US$0.12) each. With 1,212.5 million shares on…

Bangkok second airport, Don Mueang has resumed flight operations four months after it was forced to close due to severe flooding. The hub, in northern Bangkok, will reopen today following a…