Thai Airways says Middle East tensions keep fuel prices volatile and could squeeze supply chains and inflation. Q2 profit fell by about 10 billion baht. The airline will hedge up to 60% of fuel exposure, cut some flights, avoid price wars and pass true costs into fares. It plans to spend about 120 billion baht over five years on new aircraft, and IATA has cut its 2026 outlook. For a small business: budget for higher air freight and travel costs, and expect airfares to rise. The article gives no direct deadline for SMEs.