Thai Airways on track to exit rehabilitation early: CEO

Carrier eyes increased service to China and Japan as travel recovers

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Thai Airways plans to launch new flights to five Chinese cities this year, including Beijing and Shanghai. © Reuters

YOHEI MURAMATSU, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thai Airways is expected to conclude a restructuring plan ahead of schedule, new CEO Chai Eamsiri told reporters Thursday, as a worldwide relaxation of pandemic restrictions spurs travel demand.

The Thai flag carrier filed for bankruptcy protection in 2020 amid headwinds from COVID-19. In plans announced last year, it aims to complete restructuring in 2024 through a debt-for-equity swap, and is looking to resume trading on the stock market in 2025.

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