Turkish Airlines said it increased its seat capacity offered to passengers by 17.2% in June, 2022 compared to same period of 2019 and carried a total of 6.9m passenger while reaching 83.6% load factor. Prof Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman, said: “As Turkish Airlines family, we were expecting a summer season with high passenger demand and we were ready for it. As our performance improves every day, we are reaching results even better than the optimistic forecasts by the international authorities for the post-pandemic era. This success is due to the exceptional travel experience offered with Turkish hospitality and our colleagues who channel their excitement and energy to the sky. I extend my thanks to our Turkish Airlines family and our 6.9m guests who met with us over the clouds.” Cargo and Mail volume increased by 17.7% during the month compared to same period of 2019 and reached 146,0000 tons.<br/>
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Japanese airline ANA Holdings Inc said on Monday it had finalised an order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX jets first announced in January 2019 that also includes options for another 10 of the narrowbody type. The carrier also said it would switch two of 20 777-9 passenger planes it has on order to the 777-8F freighter model as part of efforts to expand its cargo business. The 737 MAX planes, intended to replace older 737-800 jets on domestic routes, will be delivered from the financial year starting in April 2025, the airline said in a statement. ANA did not provide the value of the deal. The order for 20 737 MAX 8 planes would be worth $2.4 billion based on Boeing’s latest list prices available on its website, but airlines typically receive substantial discounts on orders. ANA had placed its initial non-binding order for the planes two months before the 737 MAX was grounded globally after a second deadly crash. The Japanese airline noted that 46 airlines worldwide have resumed 737 MAX flights since the United States lifted a grounding order in November 2020 and the model has been operating smoothly.<br/>
Thai Airways International (TG, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) will reactivate three mothballed A330-300s and two B777-200s due to a rapid recovery in demand, especially on its European routes, Chief Commercial Officer Nond Kalinta told the Nation Thailand. "We believe this year's high season will see the highest number of passengers in the last two years. The airline expects 4.48m passengers for the whole year and a total income of THB80b baht ($2.2b) thanks to the lifting of travel restrictions for foreigners since July 1. For THAI, the average load factor is now at 70-80%, with European markets having the highest load factor at 90%. The advance booking rate in July is now at 60% and is rising continually," Nond said. The airline mothballed the bulk of its widebody fleet after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thailand implemented strict travel restrictions, which were eased only in November 2021, practically halting Thai Airways' passenger operations except for repatriation charters. As the airline entered into judicial restructuring, it announced plans to simplify its fleet. First, it retired all B747-400s, B777-200s, and B777-300s. Subsequently, it also retired its A380-800s and B777-200(ER)s, leaving only the A330-300s, A350-900s, B777-300(ER)s, B787-8s, and B787-9s in its much reduced fleet.<br/>