An OAG report says Thailand fell to third place in Southeast Asian air capacity in July 2026, with 6.9 million seats, down 3% year on year. Vietnam overtook Thailand for second place with 7.4 million seats, up 5.6%. Airlines in the region cut international routes because of higher fuel costs linked to Middle East tensions. For a Thai SME, expect fewer international flight options and possibly higher airfares and freight costs. Plan travel and shipping with more lead time.