Thai Airways aims to finish restructuring in 2024 as travel rebounds

Increased passenger traffic helps carrier halve capital needs under updated plan

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Thai Airways International filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2020, during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

YOHEI MURAMATSU, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thai Airways International on Friday announced that it expects to complete its capital restructuring in 2024 through a debt-for-equity swap, as easing travel restrictions from COVID-19 lift its performance.

The embattled flag carrier has submitted an updated turnaround plan to the authorities, and will seek approval from creditors in a meeting around August or September, pending a green light from the court.

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