THAI to increase ticket pricesChai Eamsiri, chief executive officer of Thai Airways, says there are plans in case the Middle East crisis escalates further. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)The war in the Middle East has driven up operating costs for Thai Airways International (THAI), forcing the national carrier to increase average ticket prices by 10-15%. Chai Eamsiri, THAI chief executive, said jet fuel prices had surged from around US$80 per barrel before the conflict to US$220, and could climb further to US$240 if the war drags on for another two months. The airline has implemented dynamic pricing by limiting low-fare ticket availability, lifting average fares in line with market conditions, to help manage the impact. If approved, the airline may reduce base fares to balance the overall increase within the 10-15% range, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 23, 2026 12:10 UTC