Airlines eager to reopen Japan routes

Local airlines are preparing to add more international flights from Bangkok as Asian countries reopen.

Local airlines are banking on borders reopening in Asian countries, but are cautiously planning their routes as a weak currency and high fuel costs still afflict the industry.

Tassapon Bijleveld, chief executive of Thai AirAsia X (TAAX), said Japan's planned reopening on Oct 11 has been a tremendous help in driving load factor for all routes to this country.