THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures

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Thai Airways International (THAI) is expected to benefit from Middle East airspace closures caused by regional tensions, as the airline has no direct routes through affected areas. While rising fuel costs remain a concern, analysts note THAI's competitive positioning improves as other carriers face rerouting costs and delays. The geopolitical situation in the Gulf region is reshaping aviation dynamics in the area.

While rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.