Why don't US airlines fly to Thailand?


Why don't US airlines fly to Thailand? The Thai air regulator does not meet the FAA standards for airline oversight. More importantly there is not enough premium fare traffic between the two countries. Most of the traffic are leisure travellers who are content with a stopover in another Asian city.


Which Airlines to avoid international?

And here are the worst international airlines in 2023, according to Bounce.
  • Wings Air (0.37)
  • Lion Air (0.61)
  • Jetstar Airways (0.94)
  • flydubai (1)
  • VivaAerobus (1.18)
  • Wizz Air (1.31)
  • Ryanair (1.63)
  • WestJet (1.66)


Why are British Airways not flying to Thailand?

This is because this route yields low tourist traffic and there is tight price competition from Middle East carriers. “We regularly keep our extensive global network under review and have taken the decision to extend the suspension of our Bangkok service,” BA was quoted by TTG Media as saying.


Why are flights to Thailand so high?

Increased Demand for Thai Destinations This ever-growing demand means that airlines can charge higher prices, especially during peak seasons. Moreover, as more direct routes to less-touristed areas in Thailand are established, airlines often set higher introductory prices.


Which US cities fly direct to Bangkok?

Popular flights with American Airlines
  • Los Angeles (LAX)to. Bangkok (BKK) Round trip. ...
  • Dallas (DFW)to. Bangkok (BKK) Round trip. ...
  • Phoenix (PHX)to. Bangkok (BKK) Round trip. ...
  • Miami (MIA)to. Bangkok (BKK) ...
  • Chicago (ORD)to. Bangkok (BKK) ...
  • New York (JFK)to. Bangkok (BKK) ...
  • San Francisco (SFO)to. Bangkok (BKK) ...
  • Charlotte (CLT)to. Bangkok (BKK)


Is it cheaper to fly to Bangkok or Phuket?

The popular resort island of Phuket and its world-class beaches lies almost 500 mi from Bangkok, but despite the distance, it's cheaper to fly into Bangkok and get a connecting flight to Phuket International Airport (HKT) than to fly directly to Phuket.


What airlines to avoid in USA?

Which airline would you avoid flying with at all costs:
  • Spirit Airlines 21.06%
  • Allegiant Air 16.36%
  • American Airlines 14.40%
  • Frontier Airlines 14.30%
  • Delta Air Lines 12.63%
  • JetBlue 12.63%
  • Alaska Airlines 10.68%
  • Southwest Airlines 10.28%


What airlines to avoid in 2023?

Frontier is the worst US airline in 2023, and Spirit isn't far behind, according to recent study — see the list of the top 10 airlines
  • Frontier was named the worst US airline in 2023 by claims management company AirAdvisor.
  • Spirit, another low-cost airline, was ranked the second-worst on the list.


What is the only US state with no flights?

Delaware is the 2nd smallest state, just slightly larger than Prince Edward Island (by far the smallest Canadian province). It's also the 6th least populated state, with 1 million people, about the same as Nova Scotia. What is this? But what made Delaware a commercial flight-free state is really its location .


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