Thai AirAsia Achieves IOSA Certification, Cementing World-Class Aviation Safety Standard.
BANGKOK, 3 August 2026 – Thai AirAsia (flight code: FD) is taking its safety standards to new heights, officially becoming an IOSA Registered Operator as of 11 June 2026. Awarded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) under the prestigious IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) programme, this milestone cements the airline’s commitment to globally recognized safety management benchmarks. The successful registration follows a highly rigorous auditing process covering all dimensions of operations, reflecting the world-class safety protocols the airline has consistently upheld.
Mr. Phairat Pornpathananangoon, Chief Executive Officer of Asia Aviation Public Company Limited (AAV) and Thai AirAsia ,stated: “Achieving the IOSA registration is a testament to the sheer dedication and collaborative spirit of all our team members across every department, who strictly adhere to and build upon our robust operational standards. It reinforces that safety is never just an obligation—it is our core corporate culture and the absolute highest priority in every single flight and procedure. Passing this globally benchmarked audit ensures our guests can fly with complete peace of mind. This achievement perfectly complements our other world-class service accolades, including being named Skytrax's World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 16 consecutive years and our consistently top-ranked on-time performance. We will continue to drive forward to deliver the best, and safest journeys for everyone.”
The IOSA auditing process is uncompromisingly strict and conducted by independent audit organizations. As IATA transitions toward a risk-based audit system in line with its latest standards, the comprehensive assessment evaluated Thai AirAsia across eight core operational domains. These include Corporate Organization and Management Systems (ORG), Flight Operations (FLT), Operational Control and Flight Dispatch (DSP), Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance (MNT), Cabin Operations (CAB), Ground Handling Operations (GRH), Cargo Operations (CGO), and Security Management (SEC). Having successfully passed the initial audit conducted by officially registered independent auditors, conducted by officially registered independent auditors. Guests and partners can verify Thai AirAsia’s official registration status directly via the IATA online registry at ic.iata.org/registry/iosa, or find more details at www.iata.org.
About IOSA
The IOSA certificate is widely recognized as the ultimate global benchmark for Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders, designed to assess the operational management and safety control systems of an airline. Established by IATA in 2003, it has stood as the definitive global standard for over two decades. The strict criteria used in these audits are not solely determined by IATA; they are collaboratively developed with the world's leading aviation regulatory bodies, including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This ensures that the audit guidelines perfectly align with the international best practices used to regulate airlines in regions with the most stringent safety requirements in the world.