AEROTHAI Cuts Air Navigation Fees 30% to Help Airlines Lower Fares

Thansettakij•Economy•24d ago

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AEROTHAI is implementing a 30% reduction in air navigation charges and extending payment terms for airlines to alleviate financial burdens and boost liquidity.

•AEROTHAI will reduce air navigation charges for domestic flights by 30%.
•Airlines will receive extended payment terms, paying 50% of service fees on time and the remaining 50% within an additional 30 days.
•These measures are intended to assist airlines impacted by global situations and energy price fluctuations, aiming to support the aviation industry's short-term survival.
•AEROTHAI is also focusing on long-term growth by improving air traffic management efficiency, including optimizing flight routes to reduce fuel consumption and enhance safety.

Overview

•Pattarapong has ordered the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) to propose relief measures for airlines and enhance liquidity.
•AEROTHAI will reduce air navigation charges for domestic flights by 30% to ease airline operating costs.
•AEROTHAI will extend payment terms for airlines, allowing them to pay 50% of service charges on the original due date and the remaining 50% within 30 days.
•These payment extension measures are effective between May - June 2026.
•These measures are implemented to address urgent issues and maintain liquidity for airline operators affected by the global situation and energy price volatility.
•AEROTHAI believes reducing flight fees will lead to increased flights, not reduced revenue, while improving airline liquidity.
•Pattarapong also instructed AEROTHAI to accelerate the disbursement of the 2026 annual budget, strictly adhering to regulations, to stimulate cash flow and support the national economy.
•AEROTHAI is to revise and improve the 2027 annual budget allocation plan, considering necessity, investment value, and maximum benefit for the public and nation.

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Key Quotes

Surachai

"Regarding whether these measures will affect AEROTHAI's revenue, we believe that reducing flight service fees will lead airlines to open more flights, resulting in no decrease in revenue, but increased liquidity for these airlines."

มาตรการดังกล่าวจะกระทบต่อการสูญเสียรายได้บวท.หรือไม่นั้น เรามองว่า การลดค่าบริการเที่ยวบินจะทำให้สายการบินต่างๆเปิดเที่ยวบินเพิ่มขึ้น ส่งผลให้รายได้ไม่ได้ลดลง แต่สายการบินเหล่านี้มีสภาพคล่องเพิ่มขึ้น

Key Entities

Person

Pattarapong(ภัทรพงศ์)

Official who ordered AEROTHAI to implement measures to support airlines.

Mr. Surachai(นายสุรชัย)

An individual quoted by AEROTHAI regarding the effectiveness of proposed measures for airlines.

Organization

AEROTHAI(บวท.)ℹ️

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand, responsible for air traffic control and implementing measures to support airlines.

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Company(บริษัท วิทยุการบินฯ)ℹ️

The company referred to as AEROTHAI, tasked with implementing cost-saving measures for airlines.