Thai Airways plans jet orders as carrier rebounds from pandemic

BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Thai Airways International Pcl said it will begin talks with aircraft manufacturers to purchase 30 new widebody jets as tourists return to Thailand and the carrier looks to rebound from the pandemic.

The airline will formally send out a so-called request for proposal to both Airbus SE and Boeing Co. next week for aircraft it expects to receive starting in 2026, Chief Executive Officer Chai Eamsiri said in an interview in Istanbul on Sunday (June 4) The airline is also looking to add several more A321neos for its regional Thai Smile unit, the CEO said.