Thai AirAsia pins growth hopes on China, long-haul marketsThai AirAsia (TAA) is targeting 6-9% year-on-year revenue growth in 2026, supported by 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor, assuming an optimistic tourism outlook. In 2019, TAA operated 63 aircraft with a seat capacity of 26.1 million, serving 22.1 million passengers. Last year, it operated 62 aircraft with a seat capacity of 25.2 million and carried 21 million passengers. She said the airline plans to increase marketing and content visibility in the European and Russian markets, banking on growth in long-haul travel to Thailand. Under its five-year plan, AirAsia Group has confirmed orders for 354 A321neo and A321LR aircraft, as well as 20 A321XLR aircraft, with 25-30% allocated to Thai AirAsia.

Source: Bangkok Post February 25, 2026 23:35 UTC