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AOT: 3,000 Flights Daily for CNY, Tourism Rebounds on India, China, Malaysia Routes

AOT: 3,000 Flights Daily for CNY, Tourism Rebounds on India, China, Malaysia Routes

MGR Online•Economy•3h ago

Reader Briefing

Thai aviation shows strong recovery during the Chinese New Year period, with a significant increase in flights and passenger numbers, particularly on routes to India, China, and Malaysia.

  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand reported an average of 2,910 flights per day during the 10-day Chinese New Year period.
  • •Flight volume increased by 8.3% compared to the same period last year, indicating a tourism sector recovery.
  • •Key international routes showing recovery include Thailand-China, Thailand-India, and Thailand-Malaysia.
  • •Major airports like Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, and Chiang Mai experienced high flight volumes.

Overview

  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AOT) revealed air travel in Thailand is becoming increasingly vibrant.
  • •The active air travel period began around February 10, 2026.
  • •An average of 2,895 flights per day were serviced starting from February 10, 2026, a 7% increase from the previous year.
  • •The Chinese New Year holiday period was observed from February 17–26, 2026, totaling 10 days.
  • •During the 10-day Chinese New Year period, a total of 29,096 flights were projected, averaging 2,910 flights per day (an 8.3% increase compared to 2025).
  • •The Thailand-China route was the busiest international route with approximately 330 flights per day, showing significant recovery after January 2026.
  • •Thailand-India saw an average of 130 flights per day, and Thailand-Malaysia averaged 98 flights per day, both showing continuous growth.
  • •AOT confirmed readiness with air traffic management measures, personnel, and technology to ensure efficiency and safety for all flights, supporting the growth of Thai aviation, economy, and tourism.

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Key Quotes

สุรชัย หนูพรหม
"The atmosphere of air travel in Thailand has started to become continuously bustling."
บรรยากาศการเดินทางทางอากาศของประเทศไทยเริ่มกลับมาคึกคักต่อเนื่อง
สุรชัย หนูพรหม
"These trends reflect that travel demand began to increase before the festival and continued to expand into the Chinese New Year period."
แนวโน้มดังกล่าวสะท้อนให้เห็นว่าความต้องการเดินทางเริ่มเพิ่มขึ้นตั้งแต่ช่วงก่อนเทศกาล และขยายตัวต่อเนื่องเข้าสู่ช่วงเทศกาลตรุษจีน
สุรชัย หนูพรหม
"The flight figures during this Chinese New Year are a clear positive sign that Thai aviation is strongly recovering."
ตัวเลขเที่ยวบินในช่วงตรุษจีนปีนี้ เป็นสัญญาณบวกที่ชัดเจนว่า การบินของไทยกลับมาฟื้นตัวอย่างแข็งแรง

Key Entities

Organization

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand(วิทยุการบินฯ)ℹ️
The organization that reported on flight volumes and air traffic during the Chinese New Year.
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Company Limited(บริษัท วิทยุการบินแห่งประเทศไทย จำกัด)ℹ️
The full legal name of the organization responsible for air traffic control and reporting.

Person

Surachai Nuaprom(สุรชัย หนูพรหม)
Acting Director General of the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand, who provided insights into air travel trends.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️
A major airport in Thailand that experienced high flight volumes during the Chinese New Year.
Don Mueang International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง)ℹ️
A major airport in Thailand that experienced high flight volumes during the Chinese New Year.
Phuket International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต)ℹ️
A major airport in Thailand that experienced high flight volumes during the Chinese New Year.
Chiang Mai International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่)ℹ️
A major airport in Thailand that experienced high flight volumes during the Chinese New Year.