The Managing Director of the company Thai Airways International, Chai Eamsirigave the Thai press a few details about the 2025/2026 winter programme. These include a major expansion of the airline's services to Thailand. China.
The carrier currently flies to Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming and Guangzhouwith 42 weekly flights. From winter 2025-2026, the airline will be doubling its number of flights. frequencies to Beijing and Guangzhou. These will increase from 7 to 14 flights a week. Thai will also be relaunching its services to Xiamen, Chongqing and Changshawhich it served before Covid. The company will also be inaugurating new routes to Wuhan and Shenzhen.
This expansion should double capacity in China. As well as point-to-point traffic, revitalise the airline's Bangkok hub. Thai hopes to reposition itself as a transfer airline between Europe and China.
This strategy aims to maintain passenger numbers in the low season, optimise the use of airport slots and diversify risks. " We want to consolidate our position as a regional hub, linking Asia and beyond "said Chai Eamsiri.
Waiting for new aircraft
Thai Airways is also planning to open a route to Gaya, India. The airline also plans to strengthen its domestic services with the arrival of new aircraft. The current fleet comprises 78 aircraft, including 58 wide-body jets. An Airbus A321neo will join the fleet this month, followed by another A321neo and a Boeing 787-9 by the end of the year. These aircraft will be assigned to routes to China and India in late 2025 or early 2026.
Fifteen more A321neo will be delivered from next year onwards. While waiting for his new Boeing 787 Dreamliner - which is not due to be delivered untilfrom 2028the Thai carrier will be leasing 8 to 10 wide-body aircraft. At the same time, Cabin refurbishments are planned for the A320, Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350. to harmonise the in-flight experience. By 2033, Thai Airways International should have 150 aircraft, including 64 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
