Thai AirAsia Cuts Flight Schedule by 30% in May-June, Reveals Which Routes Will Be Affected

Thai AirAsia announced on April 28 a 30% reduction in flights for the second quarter (May-June 2025), citing continued pressure from elevated jet fuel costs and reduced mid-year travel demand. Domestically, the airline will temporarily suspend certain routes from Suvarnabhumi Airport while maintaining full coverage from Don Mueang. Internationally, the focus is on reducing flights to India due to high operational costs that make profitable pricing impossible.

AirAsia CEO Pairatchl Pornpattananangkur stated the airline has been managing costs to the fullest extent possible, but rising fuel prices—which have increased more than threefold—have forced fare increases that reduced passenger volumes. With mid-year traditionally being a slow travel period, the airline needed to adjust flight frequencies and temporarily suspend unprofitable routes while maintaining adequate capacity.

Domestically, Suvarnabhumi service has been reduced to only direct flights to Chiang Mai and Phuket during May and June, while Don Mueang maintains full route coverage. Internationally, India routes are being temporarily suspended, while operations continue on China, Southeast Asia, and ASEAN routes.

However, the airline is monitoring the situation closely and stands ready to quickly restore flights if fuel prices decline and travel demand increases.

Temporarily suspended domestic routes from Suvarnabhumi (May 1-June 30, 2025): - Suvarnabhumi-Buriram - Suvarnabhumi-Chiang Rai - Suvarnabhumi-Khon Kaen - Suvarnabhumi-Hat Yai - Suvarnabhumi-Krabi - Suvarnabhumi-Surat Thani - Suvarnabhumi-Nakhon Si Thammarat - Suvarnabhumi-Udon Thani (from April 28) - Suvarnabhumi-Narathiwat (from April 21)

(Don Mueang direct flights to these destinations continue normally)

Temporarily suspended international routes: - Don Mueang-Guwahati (April 29-October 24, 2025)