# Thai Airways

23 signals tagged Thai Airways (airline).

## Rove doubles referral bonus to 1,000 miles through Sept 18

Sep 16 · 2 sources · Copa Airlines, Frontier, Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, ConnectMiles, Fortune Wings Club, Frontier Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Lotusmiles

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-doubles-signup-bonus-to-1-000-miles-through-september-18)

## Thai ROP ends Asiana earning 15 October and awards 16 December

Aug 26 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Asiana Club, Royal Orchid Plus, Star Alliance, airline, loyalty program

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-royal-orchid-plus-warns-of-asiana-star-alliance-exit-mileage-accrual-and-aw)

## Air India A320neo drops 300 ft over Odisha, 17 injured

Aug 12 · 1 source · Air India, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Delhi, India, Odisha, Phuket, airline, safety & operations, industry news

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-india-pilot-tests-positive-for-marijuana-following-mid-air-drop-incident)

## Thai Airways denies 22 boarding after Suvarnabhumi gate breach

Aug 6 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Bangkok, Beijing, Thailand, other, airline, safety & operations, other relevant news

22 ticketed passengers were denied boarding on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Beijing after celebrity fans breached the jetbridge.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-denies-boarding-to-22-passengers-after-celebrity-fans-storm-jetbrid)

## Thai postpones Royal Orchid Plus status changes due 5 August 2026

Aug 5 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Royal Orchid Plus, Bangkok, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-royal-orchid-plus-scraps-changes-to-august-5th-program-qualification-criter)

## Malaysia Airlines Pilot Caught Smuggling 70K Ecstasy Pills in Indonesia

Aug 3 · 3 sources · Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Indonesia, Malaysia, other, airline, other relevant news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/malaysia-airlines-pilot-caught-smuggling-70k-ecstasy-pills-in-indonesia)

## Aegean Miles+Bonus Reduces Mileage Earnings For Thai Airways Premium Fares Effective July 15, 2026

Jul 14 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Aegean Miles+Bonus, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

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%

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aegean-miles-bonus-reduces-mileage-earnings-for-thai-airways-premium-fares-effec)

## Thai Airways CEO Vows Stricter Crew & Passenger Screening After Drug Smuggling Scandal

Jun 30 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Australia, policy change, airline, devaluation, safety & operations, service policy change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-ceo-vows-stricter-crew-passenger-screening-after-drug-smuggling-sca)

## Thai Airways Flight Attendant Arrested for Smuggling 1kg Heroin into Australia

Jun 29 · 2 sources · Thai Airways, Australia, Bangkok, Melbourne, other, airline, safety & operations, other relevant news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-flight-attendant-arrested-for-smuggling-1kg-heroin-into-australia)

## Thai Airways to Launch New VantageNOVA Business Class and Drop First Class Starting Mid-2027

Jun 16 · 1 source · Delta, Thai Airways, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-to-launch-new-vantagenova-business-class-and-drop-first-class-start)

## Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, and Thai AirAsia Cut Regional Flights Amid Fuel Squeeze

Jun 14 · 1 source · Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Asia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, route network, airline, new route

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 Asian services

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-thai-lion-air-and-thai-airasia-cut-regional-flights-amid-fuel-squee)

## Air France & KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match for US & Canada Ends June 13

Jun 11 · 1 source · Air Canada, Air France, Air France-KLM, Delta, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, United Airlines, Flying Blue, Canada

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-paid-status-match-for-us-canada-ends-june-13)

## Thai Airways Pressured to Add Secondary Airport Routes

Jun 1 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Krabi, Malaysia, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Singapore, Thailand, Ubon Thani, route network

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-pressured-to-add-secondary-airport-routes)

## Lufthansa Miles&More Introduces Up to 1,500 Euro Award Cancellation Fees

May 29 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Thai Airways, Miles&More, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-miles-more-introduces-up-to-1-500-euro-award-cancellation-fees)

## Flying Blue Paid Status Match Expands to New Regions in May 2026

May 27 · 3 sources · Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, EVA Air, Emirates

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-paid-status-match-expands-to-argentina-chile-brazil-d)

## Thai Airways Rolls Out New A321neo Business Class on Bangkok-Chiang Rai Route

May 26 · 1 source · Thai Airways, other, airline, award redemption, other relevant news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-rolls-out-new-a321neo-business-class-on-bangkok-chiang-rai-route)

## Thai Airways “Rise To Gold” Tier Upgrade Campaign June 1 – November 30, 2026

May 25 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Royal Orchid Plus, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-rise-to-gold-tier-upgrade-campaign-june-1-november-30-2026)

## Thai Airways Reduces Fuel Surcharges by Up to 30% on Award Tickets Through July 31, 2026

May 25 · 1 source · ANA, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, ANA Mileage Club, Lufthansa Miles&More, Royal Orchid Plus, Middle East, promotion, airline, loyalty program

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-reduces-fuel-surcharges-by-up-to-30-on-award-tickets-through-july-3)

## Thai Airways Extends Royal Orchid Plus Gold & Platinum Status Through June 30, 2027

May 22 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Royal Orchid Plus, loyalty program, policy change, airline, elite status, award redemption, promotion, program change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-extends-royal-orchid-plus-gold-platinum-status-through-june-30-2027)

## Flying Blue Paid Status Match Adds BA UK and Aegean, Removes Asian Carriers

May 1 · 6 sources · Aegean Airlines, Air China, Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Hainan Airlines

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transfer-chase-points-to-air-france-klm-flying-blue-with-20-bonus-worth-it)

## Star Alliance Opens New Lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3

Apr 28 · 1 source · ANA, Air China, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-opens-new-lounge-at-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport-termina)

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

Apr 17 · 1 source · 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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-cuts-flight-frequencies-and-suspends-kaohsiung-service-starting-may)

## China Southern Sells 10 Boeing 787-8s to Bohai Leasing, Likely for Thai Airways

Mar 3 · 1 source · Avolon, Bohai Leasing, China Southern, Thai Airways, China, airline, merger & acquisition, industry news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/china-southern-sells-10-boeing-787-8s-to-bohai-leasing-likely-for-thai-airways)

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