AirAsia Reduces Flights by 30% in May-June 2026, Suspends India Routes and Adjusts Suvarnabhumi Operations

Thai AirAsia announces a flight reduction. By about 30% during May-June 2026, affected by fuel prices soaring over three times and the typical travel slowdown, leading to suspended India routes and reduced flights at Suvarnabhumi, while confirming full service coverage at Don Mueang.

Mr. Pairat Pornpattanangkul, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia, revealed that Thai AirAsia must announce a reduction in flights. In the second quarter (May - June 2026) by approximately 30%, due to continuous impacts from aircraft fuel costs rising over threefold and the mid-year low travel season.

Previously, the airline tried to adapt and manage costs fully. With true costs rising, adjusting fares accordingly directly affected travel volume and cabin factor, which decreased. To operate prudently, it became necessary to reduce frequency and temporarily cancel unprofitable routes.

Flight route updates affected by these changes.

To maintain sufficient seat capacity for demand, the airline adjusted both domestic and international flight plans as follows.

• Domestic routes (Suvarnabhumi). Flight schedules reduced, retaining only direct routes between Suvarnabhumi-Chiang Mai and Suvarnabhumi-Phuket during May and June.
• Domestic routes (Don Mueang). All routes continue as usual, but flight frequencies are adjusted to match passenger demand.
• International routes. Temporary suspension of flights mainly in the Indian market, due to high operating costs and inability to offer profitable fares. Meanwhile, markets in China, East Asia, and ASEAN are maintained as the airline strives to sustain operations.

Flights will resume with increased frequency when conditions improve.

Mr. Pairat emphasized that Thai AirAsia has made marketing strategies more flexible and is closely monitoring global fuel prices and tourism demand. If fuel prices drop and travel demand recovers, the airline is ready to quickly restore increased flight services.

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