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Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsia X are ramping up from Don Mueang this winter

Thai AirAsia (Flight Code: FD) and Thai AirAsia X (Flight Code: XJ) are gearing up to resume temporarily suspended international routes and increase flight frequencies across multiple destinations. This strategic expansion aims to accommodate the surging travel demand during the year-end high season in the fourth quarter (October to December), offering direct flights to up to 46 cities across 53 routes covering ASEAN and the broader Asian region.

For the fourth quarter, Thai AirAsia X is fully prepared to maximize its services, with a strong focus on direct flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Japan, covering four major routes: Tokyo: Up to 21 flights per week. Osaka: Up to 14 flights per week. Sapporo: Up to 4 flights per week (starting October 1), increasing to a maximum of 7 flights per week on December 1, 2026 and Nagoya: 4 flights per week (starting October 2). Furthermore, Thai AirAsia X will operate direct flights to New Delhi, India, at 4 flights per week, and to the highly popular destination of Almaty, Kazakhstan, also at 4 flights per week.

Combined, the two AirAsia affiliate carriers will operate a total of 53 direct routes to 46 cities from Don Mueang International Airport during the 2026 Winter Flight Schedule. This expansive network covers 17 cities in East Asia (including China, Japan, Taiwan, and Macau), 15 cities in ASEAN (including Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Laos), 13 cities in South Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives), and one city in Central Asia (Kazakhstan).

Routes Resuming Service in Quarter 4, 2026

Thai AirAsia (Flight Code FD)

Don Mueang – Kuala Lumpur: Commences 25 October 2026
Phuket – Siem Reap: Commences 25 October 2026
Don Mueang – Gaya, India: Commences 25 October 2026
Don Mueang – Ahmedabad, India: Commences 6 November 2026
Don Mueang – Guwahati, India: Commences 16 November 2026
Don Mueang – Hyderabad, India: Commences 16 November 2026
Don Mueang – Lucknow, India: Commences 16 November 2026
Don Mueang – Jaipur, India: Commences 17 November 2026

Thai AirAsia X (Flight Code XJ)

Don Mueang – Sapporo: Commences 1 October 2026
Don Mueang – Nagoya: Commences 2 October 2026

Thai AirAsia X to launch two routes to Sydney and Melbourne

Thai AirAsia X (flight code XJ) continues its network expansion with direct flights to the two largest cities in Australia, flying direct from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Melbourne and Sydney for the very first time, commencing December 1 and 2, 2022.

Four weekly flights direct to Sydney Airport on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) three times a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Served by the spacious 377-seat Airbus A330 aircraft with 12 upfront business-class reclining seats for extra comfort and 365 economy seats, including a quiet zone from rows 7 – 14, both routes present convenient, economical and affordable travel between Australia and Thailand whether for leisure, visiting friends and family or international studies.

About Thai AirAsia X

Thai AirAsia X (TAAX, flight code: XJ), is Thailand’s first low-cost, medium to long haul carrier. Established in 2014 with the motto “Now Everyone Can Fly Extra Long”, the airline has recently launched direct flights from Bangkok to Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Sapporo (CTS), Osaka (KIX),Sydney (SYD), and Melbourne (MEL). Thai AirAsia X operates a fleet of 6 Airbus A330-300 aircraft, each with a seat configuration of 12 Premium Flatbed and 365 Economy seats (a total of 377 seats). As an affiliate carrier of the AirAsia Aviation Group, the airline’s vision is to solidify their position as the national and global leader in low-cost, long-haul aviation and to build a strong network that will contribute to the connectivity offered in AirAsia’s multiple hubs.

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Thai AirAsix X files for bankruptcy

Thai AirAsia X has filed for bankruptcy protection and reorganization.

The claim has been accepted by a Thai court.

Thai AirAsia X follows Nok Airways and Thai Airways International in their bankruptcy proceedings after the Thai tourist market collapsed due to COVID-19.

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Thai AirAsia suspends flights, cuts pay for employees

Thai AirAsia suspended operations this month. The carrier also cut or deferred salaries for its employees until it can resume operations.

Thai AirAsix X to fly to Sapporo, Hokkaido

Thai AirAsia X (Bangkok-Don Mueang) will launch daily service between the DMK base in Bangkok to Sapporo (Hokkaido Island), Japan starting on April 10, 2018. The new route will be assigned to the Airbus A330-300 aircraft according to Airline Route.

Copyright Photo: AirAsia X (AirAsia.com) (Thai AirAsia X) Airbus A330-343 HS-XTC (msn 692) (Thank You Captain Park) DMK (Michael B. Ing). Image: 930736.

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