Airline Safety Ranking Alteration for Thai Airways
Thai Airways International, the flag carrier of Thailand, has received a significant boost to its reputation with a perfect 7/7 safety rating from AirlineRatings [1][3]. This upgrade places Thai Airways in the top tier of global carriers when it comes to passenger safety.
The upgrade is a testament to the airline's improved financial position following its business rehabilitation. Thai Airways has emerged leaner, stronger, and more focused after a significant restructuring process and sustained recovery efforts [1]. The airline has managed to reduce its debt burden and introduce new revenue-generating initiatives.
The safety rating upgrade is based on a range of factors, including ICAO and IOSA audits, FAA and EU blacklists, incident history, and financial viability [1][3]. This upgrade is particularly significant because it reflects renewed confidence in the airline's financial stability and operational improvements.
Thai Airways operates a fleet of 77 aircraft, with an average age of 10.2 years. The fleet consists of Airbus A320-200, A330-300, A350-900, Boeing 777-200ER, 777-300ER, 787-8, and 787-9 aircraft [2]. The limited number of parked aircraft suggests that Thai Airways has effectively managed its fleet utilization, aligning capacity with demand.
The upgrade restores trust in Thailand's national carrier and signals a new chapter for Thai Airways. This comes at a time when the airline is positioning itself to resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) [1]. The new brand campaign, "Fly for the New Pride," launched by Thai Airways, signifies a refreshed identity and renewed confidence.
Sources: [1] Thai Airways International. (2025, June). Thai Airways' Safety Rating Upgraded to Perfect 7/7 by AirlineRatings. Retrieved from https://www.thaiairways.com/news/thai-airways-safety-rating-upgraded-to-perfect-77-by-airlineratings/ [2] Thai Airways International. (n.d.). Fleet. Retrieved from https://www.thaiairways.com/fleet/ [3] AirlineRatings. (2025, June). Thai Airways International Earns Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating. Retrieved from https://airlineratings.com/news/thai-airways-international-earns-perfect-7-star-safety-rating/
The safety rating upgrade of Thai Airways International, driven by factors including financial viability, reflects a positive shift in the airline's business operations and financial stability. This improvement, along with the airline's renewed focus and revitalized identity, may attract investors as Thai Airways prepares to resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
