Jaipur, May 12, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) – Passengers travelling to Thailand from Jaipur have received a major setback after AirAsia temporarily suspended its Jaipur-Bangkok flight service from Monday due to rising aviation fuel costs.
With the suspension of the direct service, passengers will now have to rely on connecting flights from cities such as Delhi or Mumbai to reach Bangkok, leading to higher travel expenses and longer travel time.
According to available information, the airline has also temporarily halted flights operating between Lucknow and Bangkok.
The decision has raised concerns among tourism and travel sector businesses, as a large number of passengers from Jaipur used the direct flight service for travel to Thailand.
Aviation experts said continuously rising Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices are significantly increasing airline operating costs. They noted that fuel expenses form a major part of international flight operations, and routes with lower passenger demand are usually the first to face suspension during periods of rising costs.
Experts said the Jaipur-Bangkok sector was among the routes facing economic pressure due to limited demand.
Travel agencies also said the suspension may lead to higher ticket prices for passengers planning Thailand trips in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the proposed Jaipur-Dubai flight service is also expected to face delays. Aviation industry experts believe airlines are currently cautious about launching new international routes due to tensions in West Asia, including the Iran-Israel situation, along with rising operational risks and costs.
Experts further indicated that several international flight routes may continue to face disruptions until fuel prices and global conditions stabilise.
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