# Thai Airways Cuts Flight Frequencies and Suspends Kaohsiung Service Starting May 2026

_Apr 17 10:37_

Tags: Thai Airways, Asia, Europe, route network, airline, new route

Thai Airways is reducing flight frequencies across domestic, Asian, and European routes in May 2026 due to high fuel costs and supply issues, including suspending Kaohsiung service

## Summary

Thai Airways has notified ticket agents of schedule adjustments for May 2026, citing sharply higher fuel costs and softer low-season demand. The airline is reducing frequencies on numerous routes and suspending one service entirely. Affected routes include:
- Khon Kaen: 4 to 3 flights/day (May 1-31)
- Udon Thani: 3 to 2 flights/day (May 1-31)
- Ubon Ratchathani: 14 to 12 flights/week (May 5-28)
- Phnom Penh: 14 to 11 flights/week (May 2-30)
- Singapore: 5 to 4 flights/day (May 2-31)
- Tokyo (Narita): 3 to 2 flights/day (May 11-31, except May 29)
- Beijing: 2 to 1 flight/day (May 7-31, except May 29)
- Shanghai: 2 to 1 flight/day (May 11-31, except May 30)
- Seoul (Incheon): 3 to 1 flight/day (May 8-31)
- Taipei: 3 to 2 flights/day (May 6-31)
- Hong Kong: 4 to 3 flights/day (May 6-31)
- Kaohsiung: Suspended (previously 1 flight/day) (May 8-31)
- Hyderabad: 7 to 5 flights/week (May 4-27)
- Delhi: 22 to 21 flights/week (May 1-29)
- Mumbai: 2 to 1 flight/day (May 1-31)
- Istanbul: 7 to 5 flights/week (May 11-27)
- Frankfurt: 14 to 12 flights/week (May 18-27)
- Munich: 7 to 5 flights/week (May 19-28)
- Copenhagen: 7 to 5 flights/week (May 18-27)
- Oslo: 7 to 5 flights/week (May 18-27)
- Stockholm: 7 to 5 flights/week (May 18-27) The cuts are attributed to Jet A fuel rationing by European suppliers. Passengers are advised to monitor their reservations for updates

## Why it matters

Affects Thai Airways loyalty members and route planners. Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/17/thai-airways-announces-widespread-route-cuts-due-to-fuel-shortage-starting-in-may?omhide=true) — Thai Airways Announces Widespread Route Cuts Due To Fuel Shortage, Starting In May

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