Resolution of the RTAF to extend the time of mitigation measures for airlines. After the Omicron outbreak
Reporters reported that The Civil Aviation Board Meeting No. 1/2022, chaired by Mr. Saksiam Chidchob, Minister of Transport, resolved to extend the period of cost reduction measures and financial measures in the 1st quarter/ 2022 to alleviate the impact on airlines from the epidemic situation of the corona virus 2019 or COVID-19
In this regard, the NRA has a resolution approving The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), the Department of Airports (TAI) and Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) extend the period of measures to mitigate the impact of airlines. which has been carried out until the end of 2021 for another quarter, as the situation has not improved after the Covid-19 outbreak, the Omicron strain is so severe that it is expected that the number of flights and passengers will increase to 6 times at the end of the year, slowing down again for the fifth wave, accelerating mobilization of operational measures for efficiency and fuel efficiency to help reduce airline expenses as well as bringing the results of studies of various countries’ guidelines to improve measures to help support the airline’s operations to the fullest in all forms, consisting of
1. Measures to reduce costs of airlines Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) implemented measures to reduce costs of airlines using AOT’s airports by extending the reduction period. The landing charge and the parking charge are reduced by 50% for both domestic and international flights. For the airlines that are still flying and waiving the parking charge for airlines that have temporarily suspended their services until March 31, 2022
2. Financial measures The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) extends the credit terms for entry or exit fees from 15 days to 90 days until the payment date is March 31, 2022. Rental rate reductions for all activities in the rental rate. Not less than the amount set by the Treasury Department for a period of 6 months (from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022). As for AOT, postpone the payment of landing and parking charges and aircraft facilities. Service Charge) for the payment period from April 2021 to January 2022, issued for 9 months per installment and payable in installments up to 12 installments.
In addition to measures to help reduce costs and measures that are directly related to finance, the chairman of the RTAF also gave a policy to CAAT to coordinate with agencies that provide both ground and air service providers such as AOT, DOT, and all airport operators. income including Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Company Limited (AAT) to improve service efficiency so that each flight can reduce fuel costs as much as possible. This will help airlines to save cost that is another key cost and let CAAT assess the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak situation, Omicron strain to prepare support measures in accordance with the situation and help airlines. Flying to be able to operate more efficiently. In addition, CAAT will have measures to take care of aviation front line personnel to increase safety and reduce the spread of the virus as much as possible.
The ROC also ordered the government agencies responsible for implementing the measures. Make a plan to manage activities, measures or projects. Estimate expenses. The source of funds used throughout the period of operation and the benefits to be received under section 27 of the State Fiscal Discipline Act B.E. 2561, because it has to consider the cost-effectiveness and benefits socio-economic stability and stability as well as the sustainability of the state’s fiscal
As for the situation of the aviation industry in the last quarter of Q4/21, the number of passengers in the 4th quarter increased from the previous quarter by an average of 6 times, with the number of domestic passengers increasing by about 7 times due to the epidemic situation that tends to be infected. The number of germs in the country has decreased. In addition, during the high season, domestic travel began to recover again. international travel section The number of passengers increased about 2 times from the previous quarter. from the government’s open country policy