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Thai Airways was under financial pressure even before the coronavirus outbreak caused passenger numbers to plummet. The airline’s new team faces challenges including cutting costs, managing a mixed fleet, coping with loss-making subsidiaries as well as healing long-time rifts between government-appointed management and airline veterans.
Mr. Thaworn Senneam, Deputy Transport Minister, and Mr. Jua Ratchasri, Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Transport, and entourage visited Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and followed up on the policy granted to THAI as well as progress made. THAI has cancelled flight operations in June - August 2020 due to the COVID 19 outbreak. Korakot Chatasingha (fifth from left), Director of Thailand Regional Sales, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), as the President of the Board of Airline Representatives Business Association (BAR)Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) received two Skytrax Awards for the World’s Best Airline Lounge Spa and the Best Airline Staff in Asia at the Skytrax 2019 World Airline Awards Ceremony that was held at the Paris le Bourget Exhibition Centre, Musee de l’Air de l’Espace, ParisThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of roundtrip Bangkok-Zurich flights with a special menu created by a Michelin Star Chef. Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj, Executive Vice President, Commercial, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), and Mrs. Netnapang Thirawas, Chief Executive Officer, Customer Services, THAI Smile AirwaysThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held a meeting in order to generate an accurate understanding regarding the rehabilitation process and to seek support among debenture holders and financial institution representatives.Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is operating two special Bangkok-Frankfurt flights in August 2020 for those who wish to travel to Germany and Thais stranded in Germany who wish to be repatriated.Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will operate three special flights from Bangkok-London for those who wish to return to the United Kingdom and for stranded Thais in the UK who wish to be repatriated.Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) launched “Destination Menu by THAI Catering” by five THAI Catering international chefs under “The Taste of Travel” conceptThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) filed the business reorganization petition with the Central Bankruptcy Court and the court later accepted the business reorganization petition on 27 May2020.The Corporate Image and Communication Department of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has clarified that due to the temporary suspension and disruption of operations following the COVID-19 outbreak which resulted in a significant number of passengers being unable to travelToday (19 May 2020) - Mr. Chakkrit Parapuntakul, Second Vice Chairman and Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), said the Thai Cabinet approved the reform plan for THAI which will be implemented through the business reorganization chapter under the auspices of thFollowing the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announcement prohibiting international flights into Thailand until 30 June 2020, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has to suspend operations for one more month in June 2020.Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has clarified that it has no intention to file for bankruptcyTHAI Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) celebrates its 60th birthday anniversary with the THAI 60th AnniversaryThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) collaborated with Wunderman Thompson to launch the “THAI Stay Home Miles Exchange” Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) Campaign, following the Government’s policy requesting Thais to stay home, to offer ROP members with one mile for every four hours of stMr. "We have to prioritize our budget to help people in the future. Thai Airways International will resume international flights on 37 routes starting Aug. 1, one month later than originally planned.The national flag carrier plans resumption of services on 26 routes, including to and from Paris, New Delhi, Guangzhou and Frankfurt.On Aug. 2, services will resume on the Beijing, Brisbane and Brussels routes, followed by those to Auckland and Jakarta the following day.The timing of resumption of flights to Milan, Rome, Moscow, Vienna, Stockholm, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Sendai, Kathmandu, Oslo and Colombo are yet to be announced.Meanwhile, THAI’s sister company, Thai Smile Airways, will resume operations of all domestic routes on June 19.The ailing national flag carrier is now under court sanctioned bankruptcy protection and is undergoing a process of rehabilitation.Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn disclosed that, during the first five months of this year, there were 690,000 tourist arrivals, a drop of 59.97 percent, or 10 million fewer than during the same period last year.Revenues from tourist arrivals for the same period dropped 489 billion baht (US$15.8 billion), or 59.57 percent, to about 332 billion baht.Domestic journeys in the same period were recorded at 40.1 million, representing a sharp drop of 58.19 percent, while revenues from domestic tourism also dropped 57.86 percent to about 191 billion baht. - Thai Airways will waive the refund fee for all bookings affected by flights cancellations between 25 March 2020 to 31 May 2020 - Totally unused tickets will be refunded in full - Partially used tickets refunds will be calculated based on flight(s) flown 20 May 2020 by Seher Asaf The government of Thailand is allowing national flag carrier Thai Airways International to restructure under the supervision of the local bankruptcy court. This is an important step for [Thai Airways] to change in order to become a stronger and more sustainable entity,” the carrier said on its website.The airline said yesterday that it will extend international flight cancellations until the end of June after the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand extended its ban on international flights coming in to Thailand for another month.
Thai Airways was under financial pressure even before the coronavirus outbreak caused passenger numbers to plummet. The airline’s new team faces challenges including cutting costs, managing a mixed fleet, coping with loss-making subsidiaries as well as healing long-time rifts between government-appointed management and airline veterans.
Mr. Thaworn Senneam, Deputy Transport Minister, and Mr. Jua Ratchasri, Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Transport, and entourage visited Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and followed up on the policy granted to THAI as well as progress made. THAI has cancelled flight operations in June - August 2020 due to the COVID 19 outbreak. Korakot Chatasingha (fifth from left), Director of Thailand Regional Sales, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), as the President of the Board of Airline Representatives Business Association (BAR)Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) received two Skytrax Awards for the World’s Best Airline Lounge Spa and the Best Airline Staff in Asia at the Skytrax 2019 World Airline Awards Ceremony that was held at the Paris le Bourget Exhibition Centre, Musee de l’Air de l’Espace, ParisThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of roundtrip Bangkok-Zurich flights with a special menu created by a Michelin Star Chef. Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj, Executive Vice President, Commercial, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), and Mrs. Netnapang Thirawas, Chief Executive Officer, Customer Services, THAI Smile AirwaysThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held a meeting in order to generate an accurate understanding regarding the rehabilitation process and to seek support among debenture holders and financial institution representatives.Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is operating two special Bangkok-Frankfurt flights in August 2020 for those who wish to travel to Germany and Thais stranded in Germany who wish to be repatriated.Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will operate three special flights from Bangkok-London for those who wish to return to the United Kingdom and for stranded Thais in the UK who wish to be repatriated.Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) launched “Destination Menu by THAI Catering” by five THAI Catering international chefs under “The Taste of Travel” conceptThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) filed the business reorganization petition with the Central Bankruptcy Court and the court later accepted the business reorganization petition on 27 May2020.The Corporate Image and Communication Department of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has clarified that due to the temporary suspension and disruption of operations following the COVID-19 outbreak which resulted in a significant number of passengers being unable to travelToday (19 May 2020) - Mr. Chakkrit Parapuntakul, Second Vice Chairman and Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), said the Thai Cabinet approved the reform plan for THAI which will be implemented through the business reorganization chapter under the auspices of thFollowing the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announcement prohibiting international flights into Thailand until 30 June 2020, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has to suspend operations for one more month in June 2020.Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has clarified that it has no intention to file for bankruptcyTHAI Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) celebrates its 60th birthday anniversary with the THAI 60th AnniversaryThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) collaborated with Wunderman Thompson to launch the “THAI Stay Home Miles Exchange” Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) Campaign, following the Government’s policy requesting Thais to stay home, to offer ROP members with one mile for every four hours of stMr. "We have to prioritize our budget to help people in the future. Thai Airways International will resume international flights on 37 routes starting Aug. 1, one month later than originally planned.The national flag carrier plans resumption of services on 26 routes, including to and from Paris, New Delhi, Guangzhou and Frankfurt.On Aug. 2, services will resume on the Beijing, Brisbane and Brussels routes, followed by those to Auckland and Jakarta the following day.The timing of resumption of flights to Milan, Rome, Moscow, Vienna, Stockholm, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Sendai, Kathmandu, Oslo and Colombo are yet to be announced.Meanwhile, THAI’s sister company, Thai Smile Airways, will resume operations of all domestic routes on June 19.The ailing national flag carrier is now under court sanctioned bankruptcy protection and is undergoing a process of rehabilitation.Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn disclosed that, during the first five months of this year, there were 690,000 tourist arrivals, a drop of 59.97 percent, or 10 million fewer than during the same period last year.Revenues from tourist arrivals for the same period dropped 489 billion baht (US$15.8 billion), or 59.57 percent, to about 332 billion baht.Domestic journeys in the same period were recorded at 40.1 million, representing a sharp drop of 58.19 percent, while revenues from domestic tourism also dropped 57.86 percent to about 191 billion baht. - Thai Airways will waive the refund fee for all bookings affected by flights cancellations between 25 March 2020 to 31 May 2020 - Totally unused tickets will be refunded in full - Partially used tickets refunds will be calculated based on flight(s) flown 20 May 2020 by Seher Asaf The government of Thailand is allowing national flag carrier Thai Airways International to restructure under the supervision of the local bankruptcy court. This is an important step for [Thai Airways] to change in order to become a stronger and more sustainable entity,” the carrier said on its website.The airline said yesterday that it will extend international flight cancellations until the end of June after the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand extended its ban on international flights coming in to Thailand for another month.