Frequencies slashed, routes to Shanghai and Riyadh shelved
PUBLISHED : 24 Apr 2026 at 15:57
Thai AirAsia X has reduced flights to four destinations in three countries and temporarily terminated services to two nations in response to high fuel prices in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The medium- and long-haul budget airline said in a statement on Friday it had reduced frequencies from Bangkok to Tokyo and Osaka in Japan, and Almaty in Kazakhstan and Delhi in India.
The carrier has also temporarily frozen flights to Shanghai in China and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia until June 30, it added.
Pattra Boosarawongse, chief exeuctive officer of the airline, said the decision was necessary due to continued jet fuel price hikes spurred by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which also affects its Middle East route.
Thai AirAsia X did not provide details on schedule change but Ms Pattra said the airline would try to offer enough frequencies on popular routes to Japan.
“We want to assure our passengers that we have meticulously managed our schedule to maintain sufficient flight frequencies, guaranteeing that guests travelling during the upcoming consecutive holidays will reach their destinations smoothly,” she said.
