From Thailand to Philippines, airlines recover but need China reopening

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Thai Airways aircraft parked at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thailand has scrapped almost all COVID-related travel restrictions. © Reuters

YOHEI MURAMATSU and YUSUKE HINATA, Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK/GUANGZHOU -- Airlines across Southeast Asia report the beginnings of a rebound in bookings as a loosening of travel restrictions brings tourists back to the region.

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