Thai AirAsia X has reduced flight frequencies to several destinations and suspended services on two international routes amid rising jet fuel prices and operational challenges in the Middle East.
The low-cost carrier announced on April 24, 2026, that it will cut services from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, Osaka’s Kansai International Airport, Kazakhstan’s Almaty International Airport, and India’s Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Separately, flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport have been suspended since April 17, 2026, while Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport services will halt from April 14 through June 30, 2026.
Chief Executive Officer Pattra Boosarawongse stated that the airline made the difficult decision to scale back operations, particularly in the second quarter, due to prolonged surges in global aviation fuel prices and issues affecting Middle East routes. She noted that schedules were adjusted to maintain capacity for Thailand’s May 1-7 holiday period.
Affected passengers are receiving notifications via email and SMS 10 to 30 days in advance, with flexible recovery options available. The airline operates Airbus A330-300 aircraft on these long-haul routes, where fuel costs represent a major expense. Boosarawongse indicated readiness to restore services as fuel prices stabilize and demand recovers.