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Thai AirAsia to end Don Mueang-Incheon route after 12 years
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BANGKOK — Thai AirAsia will permanently end its direct Don Mueang-Incheon service from 25 October, bringing the 12-year route to an end amid high fuel costs, changing travel patterns and intense competition.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — Thai AirAsia will permanently end its direct Don Mueang-Incheon service from 25 October, bringing the 12-year route to an end amid high fuel costs, changing travel patterns and intense competition.
- The decision comes after Thai AirAsia reported a net loss of 2.326 billion baht in the second quarter of 2026, as a sharp rise in jet fuel prices pushed fuel expenses up 43% year on year
- The airline also cut capacity by 13% during the quarter.
- The airline will gradually shift aircraft and resources towards domestic routes and markets in Vietnam and other CLMV countries, where it sees stronger returns.
- South Korean media reported that at least 91 Thai group tours, involving 9,947 people, cancelled trips to South Korea in 2023 following issues related to the Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA).
Summary
The airline will gradually shift aircraft and resources towards domestic routes and markets in Vietnam and other CLMV countries, where it sees stronger returns.
The decision comes after Thai AirAsia reported a net loss of 2.326 billion baht in the second quarter of 2026, as a sharp rise in jet fuel prices pushed fuel expenses up 43% year on year. The airline also cut capacity by 13% during the quarter.