Thai Vietjet Air vs Thai AirAsia

Overview

Thai Vietjet Air, also branded Vietjet Thailand, is a low-cost airline and an associate company of Vietnam's VietJet Air. According to Wikipedia, it received its air operator's certificate in November 2014 and began flying in March 2015. It is headquartered in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, and is led by chief executive Woranate Laprabang. It does not belong to a global alliance. Its frequent-flyer programme is VietJet SkyClub.

Network and hubs

The main base is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, with a second base at Taipei Taoyuan listed on Wikipedia. The airline serves Thai domestic routes and international destinations, with 29 destinations listed. A third-party route guide reports 22 domestic routes across 11 Thai airports. The wider Vietnam–Thailand market is large: Vietnam News says VietJet's network between the two countries has carried 50 million passengers on 40 routes. Thai Vietjet and Thai AirAsia X were the two carriers using Suvarnabhumi's new satellite terminal during its soft-launch period, according to Aviation Week.

Fleet

Vietnam News reported in May 2026 that the airline operates 22 aircraft in Thailand. Wikipedia's November 2025 table listed 12 Airbus A320-200, 6 Airbus A321-200 and 8 Boeing 737 MAX 8. The first 737 MAX 8 arrived on 23 November 2025, per Simple Flying, as the first of 50 to be transferred from the VietJet group order. The Bangkok Post reports the airline expects 29 aircraft by the end of 2026, with four Airbus jets remaining, and 50 737-8s by 2028. Fleet figures differ between sources and change quickly.

On board

• Single-class cabin; fares are Eco, Deluxe and SkyBoss.
• SkyBoss includes a seat in rows one to three with more legroom, priority check-in and boarding, and a meal.
• On Eco, meals and seat selection are bought separately.
• Seat pitch, entertainment and Wi-Fi details were not found in the sources reviewed.

Good to know

• Cabin baggage: one main piece plus a small item, up to 7 kg in total and 56 x 36 x 23 cm, according to Vietjet.
• Checked baggage: not included on Eco. Deluxe is reported at 20 kg and SkyBoss at 30 kg (third-party guide, checked August 2026).
• Deluxe and SkyBoss fares include free date changes; Eco changes are paid. Fee amounts were not found.
• No lounge access, on-time performance figure or published fare range was found. Check the airline's website before booking.

Overview

Thai AirAsia is a Thai low-cost airline. According to Wikipedia, it was founded on 12 November 2003 and began flying on 4 February 2004. It is headquartered at Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok, and is owned by Asia Aviation Public Company Limited (SET: AAV). It is part of the wider AirAsia brand family and is not a member of a global airline alliance. Its loyalty programme is BIG Loyalty.

Network and hubs

The main base is Bangkok Don Mueang. Other operating bases listed by Wikipedia are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Krabi and Phuket. Wikipedia gives 67 destinations. A 2026 analysis report cites more than 70 destinations on 318 routes, including 25 domestic and 46 international. Destinations include Phnom Penh, Dhaka, Beijing, Chengdu, Changsha and Phu Quoc. Services to Siem Reap now use Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport.

The same report says the airline announced a 30% capacity reduction for May and June 2026 because of a jet fuel price spike and softer demand. Travellers should check current schedules.

Fleet

The fleet is made up of Airbus A320-family narrow-body aircraft. Wikipedia lists 62 aircraft, and the 2026 analysis report also gives about 62. Long-haul flights are operated by a separate airline, Thai AirAsia X. In May 2026 the AirAsia group placed an order for 150 A220-300 aircraft, according to the analysis report. Delivery timing for Thai AirAsia has not been confirmed in the sources reviewed.

On board

Thai AirAsia operates a no-frills, single-class economy cabin. Food, drinks and extras are sold separately. Seat pitch, in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi details were not confirmed in the sources reviewed.

Good to know

• Cabin baggage: up to 7 kg, with a main bag of 56 x 36 x 23 cm plus a small personal item, per Cabin Zero and MakeMyTrip.
• Checked baggage: sold separately by weight, and excess weight is charged, according to Airportels. Check the airline's website for current prices.
• Airports: flights use both Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi in Bangkok, so check the airport on your booking.
• Loyalty: BIG Loyalty Programme.
• Lounges: no airline lounges were found.