Thai Airways is preparing cash reserves of more than 120 billion baht and stands ready to operate flights on routes where low-cost carriers are facing financial trouble. Chai Eamsiri, Chief Executive Officer of Thai Airways International, said the company views other airlines' crises as opportunities and is prepared to move quickly to seize them. The airline reported a net profit of 1.537 billion baht in the second quarter. Kittiphong Sansomboon, Chief Commercial Officer, disclosed that under the winter flight schedule for 2026/2027, running from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027, Thai Airways will operate a total of 66 routes covering both international and domestic destinations. The new route is Bangkok–Da Nang with 14 flights per week starting 1 December 2026. The airline will also increase frequency within the CLMV group, namely Bangkok–Vientiane and Bangkok–Yangon, to 21 flights per week per route, while Bangkok–Siem Reap will be served with 7 flights per week. On its European network, Thai Airways will operate Bangkok–Amsterdam with 7 flights per week, raise Bangkok–Munich to 10 flights per week, Bangkok–Zurich to 11 flights per week, and Bangkok–Paris to 14 flights per week. In Asia, it will resume Bangkok–Xiamen with 4 flights per week. The company also plans to restructure its fleet to four aircraft types and will begin offering new-look onboard products in mid-2027, along with launching the Junior Sky Explorers programme for children and families and the Royal Orchid Holidays travel programme for routes to Pakistan.
Thai Airways International Public Company LimitedThai Airways is deploying 120 billion baht to launch 66 winter routes and add frequencies, capturing routes abandoned by struggling low-cost carriers.
