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Thai AirAsia dusts off idled jets to serve China

CEO sees ‘strong earnings momentum’ as advance bookings start picking up

Thai AirAsia jets are parked at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. (Bangkok Post File Photo)

The budget carrier Thai AirAsia plans to resume operating eight aircraft that were idled during the pandemic and is considering shifting planes from other areas to cater to the growing number of visitors from China.

SET-listed Asia Aviation Plc, the operator of the country’s biggest low-cost airline, also expects improved earnings growth with the resumption of more flights to Chinese cities, chief executive officer Santisuk Klongchaiya said during an interview in Bangkok on Thursday.

“Our advance bookings have demonstrated strong…

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