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Airlines push Pita to help reduce expenses

Airlines are urging the new government to relieve the huge burden from exaggerated operational costs, which is 15-20% higher than in other countries, attributed largely to taxes on fuel, revenue and importing aircraft, saying this issue should be fixed within the first 100 days.

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AirAsia reassures market over restructuring worries

Thai AirAsia insists that restructuring of the group in Malaysia will not affect operations in Thailand, while group chief executive Tony Fernandes will continue to guide the aviation business as he prepares to shift focus from airlines to other businesses.

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Thai AirAsia X refund plan set to be submitted soon

Thai AirAsia X expects to submit a rehabilitation plan by mid-April, compensating all passengers affected by Covid-19 within the next 4-5 months.

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Chinese tourism influx raises fears

An overload of tourists and an overwhelmed Thai healthcare system are issues to monitor next year after China fully reopens, with up to 500,000 tourists projected to start travelling during Chinese New Year.

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Another Xi term sits well with business sector

The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) started on Sunday in Beijing, with Xi Jinping likely to be re-elected as the country's president during meetings behind closed doors at the Great Hall of the People.

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Airlines eager to reopen Japan routes

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.

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AirAsia X set to ramp up cargo services

AirAsia X plans to ramp up its cargo service to increase its revenue contribution to 20-25%, from single digits, in addition to synergising passenger routes with airlines in its group to improve efficiency as airfares rise.

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Thai AirAsia X ramps up Australian flights

With a lack of inbound flights still posing a challenge for tourism, Thai AirAsia X is planning two new routes to Australia and one to India to increase seat capacity, as the markets have shown signs of recovery following the lifting of all travel restrictions.

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Carriers wary despite drop in fuel price

Despite a downward trend in fuel prices, airlines remain cautious about energy costs and still have to maintain low fare promotions to sustain travel demand.

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Seat shortage stymies tourism recovery

The shortage of airline seats remains a major obstacle for the recovery of Thai tourism as most European flag carriers have not resumed flights and frequencies to the pre-Covid level.

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The long road to recovery

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on June 17 that Thailand plans to lift most of its travel restrictions and virus containment measures from July 1.

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Thai AirAsia X to honour paid bookings

Thai AirAsia X is committing to paying a refund in full to all 6,500 paid bookings during the two years of the pandemic, even as the airline is undergoing bankruptcy.

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Thai AirAsia X bankruptcy filing accepted by court

After more than two years without passenger flights, Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) filed for bankruptcy protection, with the case accepted by a Thai bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

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Desperate for change

Hopes are high for the Bangkok governor election on Sunday, as it will be the first time in nine years that residents have been able to cast a ballot to choose the capital's leadership.

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Thai AirAsia seeks solid recovery plan

Thailand should draw up a long-term recovery plan for tourism as part of the national agenda instead of waiting for organic growth as the travel market remains stagnant, with lower demand than in previous years, according to the executive chairman of Thai AirAsia.

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Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Oil price hike hits airlines' profits

The oil price surge has taken a toll on airlines' profitability, disrupting the opportunity to capitalise on rising domestic demand.

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