All nine domestic routes the airline had been operating from Suvarnabhumi will be paused for the period. According to a report by Scandasia, when announcing that capacity cut in April, Thai AirAsia chief executive Phairat Pornpathananangoon said aviation fuel was the airline’s primary operating expense. Thai AirAsia is one of several Thai carriers affected by rising jet fuel prices this year. Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet Air have all adjusted schedules or raised fares in response. Passengers with existing bookings on the affected Suvarnabhumi routes are advised to check directly with Thai AirAsia for rebooking options via Don Mueang.