23 signals tagged Thai Airways.
New Rove members who join with a referral link, and the people who refer them, each receive 1,000 miles instead of the usual 500 through September 18, 2026.
Royal Orchid Plus members earn miles on Asiana flights only through 15 October 2026 and may book award seats for travel through 16 December 2026.
India's civil aviation ministry summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson after 17 passengers and cabin crew were injured on a Phuket to Delhi flight.
22 ticketed passengers were denied boarding on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Beijing after celebrity fans breached the jetbridge.
Royal Orchid Plus members must still meet the old criteria after Thai Airways postponed status qualification changes due on 5 August 2026 until further notice.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was detained at Jakarta airport after customs found over 70,000 ecstasy pills and methamphetamine in his luggage. He tested positive for three drugs and admitted to prior smuggling trips
Aegean Miles+Bonus members will earn up to 50% fewer miles on Thai Airways premium cabins starting July 15, 2026, with business class earnings dropping from 200%/150% to 125%/110%
Thai Airways is reviewing crew regulations and tightening security controls after a flight attendant was arrested for smuggling heroin in Melbourne, potentially leading to stricter screening for crew and passengers
A Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested by Australian Border Force after 1kg of heroin was found in the lining of her 12 tote bags at Melbourne Airport
Thai Airways will retrofit its Boeing 777-300ER fleet and introduce new Boeing 787s with a consistent Thompson Aero VantageNOVA business class product starting mid-2027, eliminating first class
Thai carriers are cancelling and reducing flights across domestic, regional, and intercontinental routes due to soaring Jet A-1 fuel costs. Thai Airways has suspended specific Bangkok routes through September 2026, while Thai Lion Air suspends or cuts frequency on multiple…
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue paid status match for US and Canada residents ends June 13, 2026. Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways are no longer eligible sources
The Thai government has proposed that Thai Airways increase domestic service to secondary airports like Krabi and Ubon Thani, and open new international routes from Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong to these regional destinations
Effective May 27, 2026, Lufthansa Miles&More has expanded its high cancellation fees to award tickets, charging up to 1,500 Euro for Lufthansa Group flights depending on the fare class, while partner flights remain cheaper
Air France-KLM's paid status match to Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum has expanded to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with eligibility based on elite status from over two dozen partner airlines
Thai Airways has introduced its new Airbus A321neo aircraft on the Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI) domestic route, featuring a new business class cabin with 16 staggered seats
Thai Airways Silver members can upgrade to Royal Orchid Plus Gold status for 24 months by transferring 25,000 miles from credit card partners and purchasing a 330,000 THB voucher between June 1 and November 30, 2026
Thai Airways is cutting fuel surcharges by up to 30% on international award tickets issued and flown between May 25 and July 31, 2026. The reduction applies universally across partner programs like ANA and Lufthansa, not just Royal Orchid Plus
Thai Airways is extending Gold and Platinum status for Royal Orchid Plus members whose status expires between June 1 and December 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue updated its paid status match: BA UK elites are back, Aegean is added, but Asiana, Ethiopian, and Hainan are removed. Valid for 12 months
Star Alliance has opened a new 1,400 sqm lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3, featuring a 700 sqm outdoor garden and 24-hour access for eligible passengers
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
China Southern has sold its fleet of 10 Boeing 787-8s to Bohai Leasing via Avolon for approximately $532 million. The aircraft are expected to be acquired by Thai Airways to expand its widebody fleet
