Aircraft operated by Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok. "Airlines cannot get a strong load factor except during long holidays. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, right, met with leaders of eight airlines on Aug 28 and vowed to upgrade tourist entry services. Wichan CharoenkiatpakulNuntaporn Komonsittivate, head of commercial operations at Thai Lion Air, said the average load factor for its domestic flights dropped to 75%. IATA yesterday reported an increase of 105.8% for Asia-Pacific airlines in July traffic compared to the corresponding period last year, while load factor increased to 84.5%.

Source: Bangkok Post September 08, 2023 06:56 UTC