Thai Airways

Airlines and Aviation

Global flight paths pivot to Asia amid escalating Middle East conflict

The sudden closure and restriction of large portions of Middle Eastern airspace in early 2026—triggered by escalating conflict involving Iran,

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Aviation industry pivots to AI and green fuels as passenger habits shift

As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, we take a closer look at three major trends currently transforming the industry.

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Asian carriers suspend Middle East service as US-Israel strikes shut regional airspace

In light of the ongoing strafing of Iran which has gone on since Saturday, 28th February, a number of airlines and hospitality providers have begun taking relevant measures to ensure the safety of their customers.

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Thai Airways prioritises business class as premium demand surges

Thai Airways threw the global commercial aviation sector for a loop as 2026 began when it announced that it was doing away with first class and offering a new option called Business Plus.

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Thai Airways automates baggage handling with SITA

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Jim Thompson and Thai Airways unveil new in-flight collection

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Thai Airways’ Kittiphong Sansomboon talks about rethinking the customer experience

With this year’s World Travel Market currently in full swing in London, Travel Daily Media had the opportunity to catch up with Thai Airways’ chief commercial officer Kittiphong Sansomboon who talked about the various changes happening to the airline.

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Thai Airways chooses IBS Software’s iLoyal to modernise its Royal Orchid Plus loyalty programme

SaaS solutions provider to the travel sector IBS Software announced that its iLoyal platform has been chosen by Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to digitally transform and modernise its Royal Orchid Plus Programme.

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Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines sign joint business agreement

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Turkish Airlines formally signed a joint business agreement yesterday, 1st June, in New Delhi, India.

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Thai Airways marks 120 years of Thai-Norwegian diplomacy

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) continues to elevate its strategic role as a Nordic–Asia Pacific aviation hub with

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Thai Airways chooses Sabre to drive revenue opportunities

Sabre Corporation announced an expansion of its longstanding relationship with Thai Airways.

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Thai Airways resumes service to Brussels

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) formally resumed its Bangkok-Brussels service on Sunday, 1st December.

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IATA World Finance Symposium and IATA World Passenger Symposium start today in Bangkok

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally kicks off two major events today, 30th October, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld in Bangkok, Thailand.