This move comes as the carrier faces a surge in travel demand due to passengers shifting their travel plans from the Middle East to Europe.
At a video conference with investors on March 11, Cherdchom stated that most of the airline's flights to Europe this month have reached 90 per cent of seat capacity. She also signaled that Thai Airways may continue to raise fuel surcharges if oil prices continue to climb. The CFO advised passengers planning to travel to book their tickets early before fares increase further, as the number of tickets on routes to Europe and other destinations will be very limited over the next two weeks.
Regarding business prospects, Cherdchom said it is still too early to forecast passenger demand in the second quarter of 2026 due to unpredictable developments in the Middle East.
In 2025, Thai Airways recorded a net profit of THB 30.9 billion (about USD 975 million), reversing a net loss of THB 26.9 billion in 2024. The airline's revenue increased by 1.3 per cent to THB 190 billion, reflecting a gradual recovery from court-supervised debt restructuring initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
