Thai Airways International fleet

Thai Airways International operates a fleet of wide-body and narrow-body aircraft from Airbus and Boeing.

Current fleet

As of February 2026, Thai Airways International operates the following aircraft:[1]

Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
F C W Y Total Ref
Airbus A320-200 20[2] 168 168 [3]
174 174
Airbus A321neo 1 31[4] 16 159 175 [5] Deliveries commenced 2025.[5]
Airbus A330-300 6 31 48 185 264 [6] Three aircraft were acquired from Virgin Atlantic.[7]
Four aircraft to be retired by 2033.[8]
263 294
Airbus A350-900 23 32 289 321 [9] To be retrofitted with new Royal Silk and Economy cabins, along with the introduction of Economy Plus seats, starting in 2028.[10][11]
33 301 334
30 309 339
Boeing 777-200ER 3[12] 30 262 292 [13] To be retired by 2026.[14]
Boeing 777-300ER 17 8 40 255 303 [15] To be retrofitted with new Royal Silk and Economy cabins, along with the reintroduction of Economy Plus seats and removal of first class seats, starting in 2027.[16][17][18]
42 306 348
Boeing 787-8 6 10[19] 22 234 264 [20] Two will be leased to LOT Polish Airlines.[21] Ten former China Southern Airlines aircraft[22] to be leased from Avalon Leasing.
Boeing 787-9 4 42[23][24] 30 262 292 [25] Deliveries are planned to begin in 2027 with 35 options.[26]
Six orders were converted to 787-10s.[27]
268 298
Boeing 787-10 6 TBA Orders were converted from 787-9s.[27]
Total 80 89

Fleet development plans

Airbus A320

Thai Airways took delivery of its first Airbus A320-200 in 2012 to operate for Thai Smile, the airline’s subsidiary whose main role was to serve domestic and short regional flights. In the beginning, the aircraft had an all-economy 3-3 configuration, with the first four front rows sold as Smile Plus Class. During the rehabilitation process of Thai Airways, it was announced that Thai Smile would be merged into the mainline. The aircraft were consecutively transferred to Thai Airways from May 2023 until January 2024, and the retrofit plan was announced later in February 2024. The plan includes installing 12 new business class seats, replacing the former economy seats, arranged in a 2-2 configuration across the first three rows, along with wireless in-flight entertainment. The retrofitted aircraft will primarily operate on domestic routes once the Airbus A321neo has been delivered.[28][29]

Airbus A321neo

In February 2024, Thai Airways entered into a lease agreement with AerCap for ten Airbus A321neo aircraft.[30] In addition, the airline finalized a separate agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital for the lease of eight additional A321neos.[31] On 22 April 2025, Thai Airways signed a lease agreement with China Aircraft Leasing Group for nine aircraft, marking the first collaboration between the two companies.[32] The following day, the airline further expanded its fleet through a lease agreement with BOC Aviation for five Airbus A321neos.[33] In total, the airline has secured 32 aircraft under these lease agreements, significantly strengthening its narrow-body fleet.

All aircraft will be equipped with the latest generation of Thompson Vantage seats, featuring 16 fully lie-flat beds in Business Class arranged in a 2-2 / 1-1 configuration. Each aircraft will also offer Wi-Fi connectivity and a new in-flight entertainment system to enhance the passenger experience.[34][35]

Thai Airways took delivery of its first A321neo on 24 December 2025, with its inaugural flight scheduled for 22 January 2026, on the Bangkok–Singapore route.[36]

Airbus A330-300

Thai Airways placed an order for twelve Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which were delivered to the airline between 1994 and 1998. The airline later placed additional orders and leases for another fifteen aircraft, delivered between 2009 and 2013. In 2018, three aircraft underwent a cabin retrofit program that equipped them with fully lie-flat Thomson Vantage seats in a “throne” seat configuration, while the older twelve aircraft were phased out between 2013 and 2017. Thai Airways later retired twelve of the fifteen remaining Airbus A330-300s, citing financial difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[37][38]

Following the airline’s financial recovery and the lifting of lockdown restrictions, Thai Airways signed a lease agreement with CDB Aviation for two used Airbus A330-300 aircraft on 2 January 2024.[7] Both aircraft were formerly operated by Virgin Atlantic and were delivered in October 2024. They are equipped with 1-1-1 herringbone business class seats and a premium economy cabin. The airline later signed a lease agreement with Avolon for another used Airbus A330-300, also previously operated by Virgin Atlantic, which was delivered in August 2025.

Airbus A350-900

Thai Airways announced a purchase deal for four Airbus A350-900s in 2011, along with lease agreements with Aviation Lease and Finance Company (ALAFCO) for six additional aircraft and two from CIT Aerospace International. All twelve aircraft were delivered between 2016 and 2018. The airline later signed lease agreements with various companies for eleven used Airbus A350-900s, the majority of which were previously operated by Hainan Airlines and delivered between 2023 and 2024.[39][40] In 2025, Airbus and Thai Airways signed a Letter of Intent to retrofit the Airbus A350-900 fleet. The retrofit will include new Business and Economy Class seats, the introduction of a Premium Economy Class, and improvements to in-flight entertainment. Retrofitting is expected to begin in 2028.[10][11]

Boeing 777

Thai Airways operates two Boeing 777 variants: three Boeing 777-200ERs and seventeen Boeing 777-300ERs.

Boeing 777-200ER

Six aircraft were purchased and delivered to Thai Airways in 2006.[27] They are currently being phased out, with completion expected by 2029.[8]

Boeing 777-300ER

Thai Airways initially leased five Boeing 777-300ERs from Jet Airways between 2011 and 2013, before the board of directors announced purchase and lease agreements for fourteen Boeing 777-300ERs on 13 June 2011. The batch was delivered between 2012 and 2015. The airline later signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation for another three aircraft, which are equipped with Royal First Class cabins and were delivered in 2022.[41] In 2025, the airline announced a cabin retrofit program for its fourteen Boeing 777-300ERs, which will soon be equipped with new business class seats featuring privacy doors and enhanced comfort. The new cabin configuration will also introduce a premium economy class and a 3-4-3 economy class layout.[34] The airline also purchased four of the previously leased aircraft from BOC Aviation.[42]

Boeing 787

Thai Airways currently operates two Boeing 787 variants: six Boeing 787-8s and three Boeing 787-9s, and will soon operate six Boeing 787-10s.

Boeing 787-8

Thai Airways leased six Boeing 787-8s from International Lease Finance Corporation in 2011, which were delivered to the airline in 2014 and 2015. On 23 October 2025, the airline held its annual general meeting, where one of the main topics of discussion was the decision to lease 8–10 wide-body aircraft. The plans under consideration included two options: leasing eight Airbus A330-200s, previously operated by American Airlines, from Jetran; or leasing ten Boeing 787-8s, previously operated by China Southern Airlines, from Avolon. However, both options were initially rejected due to concerns over outdated technology.[43][44] Subsequently, the decision was revised, with Thai Airways choosing the latter option and proceeding to lease ten Boeing 787-8s from Avolon. The agreement is currently ongoing and is expected to be completed by February 2026, with a discount already offered by the lessor.[45]

Boeing 787-9

Thai Airways announced plans to lease two Boeing 787-9s from ILFC in 2011, which were delivered to the airline in 2016. On 20 February 2024, Thai Airways announced an order for 45 Boeing 787-9s directly from Boeing, along with options for an additional 35 aircraft. These options can be converted to the larger Boeing 787-10 or the Boeing 777X series as the airline seeks to modernize and expand its widebody fleet and international network. Thai Airways’ Boeing 787-9s will be equipped with GEnx engines.[30] To meet demand in high-traffic Asian markets, the airline converted six of its aircraft orders to the Boeing 787-10.[27] These Boeing 787s will also feature new business class seats, premium economy, and economy class—similar to the retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs.[34] Additionally, Thai Airways has signed lease agreements with AerCap for four Boeing 787-9s—one of which has already been delivered—and with Air Lease Corporation for another three.[46][47] In total, Thai Airways is scheduled to take delivery of 44 Boeing 787-9s and 6 Boeing 787-10s. Two of the Boeing 787-9s leased from AerCap were delivered in May 2024 and October 2025.[47]

Fleet History

Airbus A340

One of the former Thai Airways Airbus A340-500 aircraft is currently in service with the Royal Thai Air Force.

Thai Airways initially ordered three Airbus A340-500s and four Airbus A340-600s in 2003, before adding one additional A340-500 and one A340-600 in 2004. The purpose of the order was for Thai Airways to operate direct non-stop flights from Bangkok to New York using the Airbus A340-500, which was configured with 60 business-class seats, 42 premium economy seats, and 113 economy-class seats, competing with Singapore Airlines. Meanwhile, the Airbus A340-600, configured with 8 first-class, 60 business-class, and 199 economy-class seats, was intended to operate non-stop flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles.

The New York flight began on 1 May 2005 but was discontinued on 1 July 2008 due to major financial losses. The Los Angeles service was later converted to a one-stop flight via Incheon Airport in 2012, before being discontinued in 2015. After both routes were terminated, the aircraft were grounded at Don Mueang Airport and U-Tapao Airport and listed for sale on Thai Aircraft Trading website. One Airbus A340-500 was sold to the Royal Thai Air Force in 2016. The remaining aircraft were sold to Hua An Aviation Parts Co., Ltd. in 2022 and delivered to the company between 2024 and 2025.[48][49][50]

Airbus A380

Airbus A380-800

The airline ordered six Airbus A380-800s, which were delivered between 2012 and 2013. The aircraft were configured with 12 first-class seats, 60 business-class seats, and 435 economy-class seats, and operated on Thai Airways routes to Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Osaka Kansai, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Tokyo Narita.

The fleet was grounded in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was initially expected to return to service in 2024. However, the plan to revive the aircraft was abandoned in 2022 due to high operating costs. All aircraft were stored at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and U-Tapao Airport and listed for sale on the Thai Aircraft Trading website. The entire fleet was sold in 2024 to an undisclosed customer.[51][52][53][54]

Former fleet

Thai Airways International Historical Fleet[55]
Aircraft Total Year Introduced Year Retired Replacement Notes
ATR 42-300 2 1990 1998 None
ATR 72-200 2 1990 2009 None Transferred to Nok Air.
Airbus A300B4 14 1977 1998 Airbus A300-600
Airbus A330-300
Boeing 777-200
Airbus A300-600 21 1985 2014 Airbus A320-200
Airbus A330-300
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Airbus A310-200 2 1988 2001 Airbus A330-300 Transferred from Thai Airways Company.
1998 None Crashed as flight TG261.
Airbus A310-300 2 1990 1993 Airbus A330-300 Acquired from Canadian Airlines.
1992 None Crashed as flight TG311.
Airbus A340-500 3[56] 2005 2012 Airbus A350-900
Boeing 777-300ER
All aircraft are listed for sale.[56]
1 Sold to Royal Thai Air Force.[57]
Airbus A340-600 6[56] 2005 2015 Disposed to Hua An Aviation Parts Co. Ltd.
Airbus A380-800 6 2012 2020 Airbus A350-900
Boeing 777-300ER
Early retirement due to COVID-19 pandemic.[58]
All six aircraft are to be sold off.[59]
BAe 146-100 1 1989 1991 Boeing 737 Classic
BAe 146-200 1 1989 1989
BAe 146-300 9 1989 1998
Boeing 737-200 3 1988 1993 Boeing 737-400 Transferred from Thai Airways Company.
Boeing 737-400 6 1990 2018 Airbus A320-200
3 2004 None Transferred to Nok Air.
1 2001 Destroyed by explosion as flight TG114
Boeing 747-200B 6 1979 1997 Boeing 747-300
Boeing 747-400
Boeing 747-200SF 1 1996 1999 None Leased from Atlas Air
Boeing 747-300 2 1987 2007 Boeing 747-400
Boeing 747-400 16 1990 2020 Airbus A350-900
Boeing 777-300ER
Early retirement due to COVID-19 pandemic.
2 2011 HS-TGH & HS-TGJ Converted into Freighters
Boeing 747-400BCF 2 2012 2015 None Converted from Passenger Boeing 747-400
Disposed to Aerotranscargo
Boeing 777-200 8 1996 2020 Airbus A350-900
Boeing 777-300ER
Early Retirement due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Boeing 777-300 6[56] 1998 2020 Airbus A350-900
Boeing 777-300ER
Early retirement due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Boeing 777F 2 2010 2012 Boeing 747-400BCF Leased from Southern Air
Canadair Challenger CL-601-3A-ER 1 1991 Unknown None
Convair 990 Coronado 2 1962 Unknown None Operated by Scandinavian Airlines.
Douglas DC-6B 7 1960 1964 None First aircraft in fleet.
Leased from Scandinavian Airlines.
Douglas DC-8-33 7 1970 1978 None
Douglas DC-8-62 6 1972 1984 None Leased from Scandinavian Airlines.
Douglas DC-8-61CF 2 1977 1979 None Leased from Seaboard World Airlines.
Douglas DC-8-62AF 1 1979 1982 None
Douglas DC-8-62CF 2 1984 1985 None Leased from Scandinavian Airlines
Douglas DC-8-63 3 1974 1985 Airbus A300
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-41 3 1970 1972 None Leased from Scandinavian Airlines.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 7 1975 1987 Airbus A310
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 3 1987 1998 Airbus A310 Disposed to Northwest Airlines.
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 4 1991 2006 Boeing 777-200ER Disposed to UPS Airlines.
Short 330 4 1988 1992 Boeing 737 Classic Transferred from Thai Airways Company.
Short 360 2 1988 Unknown
Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III 14 1964 1968 None Leased from Scandinavian Airlines.
1 1967 Crashed as flight TG601.

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