Bangkok Airways seeks 30 new jets to tap tourism boom

Bangkok Airways seeks 30 new jets to tap tourism boom

Bangkok Airways is gearing up to order as many as 30 new aircraft as it renews its ageing fleet and plans for a tourism boost driven by the popularity of the television series The White Lotus .

Thailand’s Unstoppable Rise to Global Travel Dominance Fueled by The White Lotus and Soaring 2025 Tourism - Travel And Tour World

Thailand’s meteoric rise as one of the world’s top travel hotspots can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the massive success of HBO’s The White Lotus, whose current season is set in this vibrant destination. According to recent data from Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance comparison platform, Thailand has surged into the top 15 most popular global destinations for 2025, seeing a 12% increase in popularity since 2024. This…

According to Bloomberg, the Thai regional operator Bangkok Airways is planning to evaluate Boeing, Airbus and Embraer as part of its fleet renewal plan for the next four to five years. In an interview on 18 March in Bloomberg, Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, CEO of Bangkok Airways, said that he was planning to open discussions with the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, Boeing, Airbus and Embraer for at least 20 aircraft, while options for 10 …

Bangkok Airways wants to expand and consider ordering 30 new narrow hull aircraft. This is reported "CH-Aviation". Specifically, it is about 20 aircraft from Airbus, Boeing or Embraer with an option for ten more. The airline currently has a particularly high demand because of the popular TV series "The White Lotus", which is filmed on Thai holiday island Koh Samui.

Bangkok Airways lays out fleet renewal plans for 30 new jets

Regional Thai operator Bangkok Airways is considering Boeing, Airbus and Embraer as part of fleet renewal plans over the next four to five years, according to Bloomberg.  On March 18, 2025, Bloomberg reported that the Bangkok Airways CEO Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth announced that the airline was in the market for up to 30 narrowbody aircraft.  In an interview, Prasarttong-Osoth told the global news outlet that he plans to open discussions with B…

Bangkok Airways Plans Major Fleet Expansion with 30 Jet Order

Bangkok Airways, a prominent regional airline based in Thailand, is poised for a significant expansion as it plans to acquire up to 30 new aircraft to modernize its aging fleet and capitalize on a burgeoning tourism boom spurred by the hit television series The White Lotus. This strategic move comes as the carrier anticipates a surge in passenger demand, particularly to key tourist destinations like Koh Samui, where it enjoys a unique advantage …