Egyptair LHR to KUL via CAI and BKK in Biz question
Sep 8, 2012, 11:25 am
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Egyptair LHR to KUL via CAI and BKK in Biz question
Dear All
Egyptair is offering great fares in Biz Class from LHR to KUL via CAI and BKK (transit). I have a few questions before booking though:
> I would also like to know on the CAI/BKK/KUL flight and rtn if passengers can get off the plane during the transit at BKK and visit the lounge.
> What Biz Class lounges is MS using in BKK and KUL (I know it is SAS at LHR T3)?
> Which is the nicest/best of the MS lounges at CAI for the layovers?
> Is the seat 180 degrees flat and do any other airlines have the same seats in Biz Class?
I tried the MS 'chat' function on their website and the agent could not answer any of my questions.
Regards and THANKS
Mccarri
Egyptair is offering great fares in Biz Class from LHR to KUL via CAI and BKK (transit). I have a few questions before booking though:
> I would also like to know on the CAI/BKK/KUL flight and rtn if passengers can get off the plane during the transit at BKK and visit the lounge.
> What Biz Class lounges is MS using in BKK and KUL (I know it is SAS at LHR T3)?
> Which is the nicest/best of the MS lounges at CAI for the layovers?
> Is the seat 180 degrees flat and do any other airlines have the same seats in Biz Class?
I tried the MS 'chat' function on their website and the agent could not answer any of my questions.
Regards and THANKS
Mccarri
Sep 8, 2012, 5:15 pm
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They let all the passengers off during the transit in BKK. I used the Royal Orchid lounge in Bangkok.
As for KUL, as far as I remember the lounge belonged to Malaysian Airlines, I don't remember what it was called.
For some reason most lounges in CAI terminal 3 (the one used by Egyptair and other star alliance members) look the same to me so no preference there. I usually just use the one closest to the gate.
As for KUL, as far as I remember the lounge belonged to Malaysian Airlines, I don't remember what it was called.
For some reason most lounges in CAI terminal 3 (the one used by Egyptair and other star alliance members) look the same to me so no preference there. I usually just use the one closest to the gate.
Sep 9, 2012, 12:48 pm
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You get booted off the aircraft for the BKK transit. Not the best arrangement as it means you need to go up to the departures level, and through security before you get back on the flight.
The lounge at BKK is Thai, at KUL it's Malaysia. And the MH lounge is very nice indeed.
At Cairo you are "allocated" a lounge - the one closest to your gate. Well, that's the theory: you should have no problem finding the least crowded lounge. They are all very similar, perfectly comfortable.
No alcohol in the Cairo lounges, but there's a bar in the public area.No booze on board MS, either.
Barring a miracle you'll get comfortable but not-quite-flat seats.
The lounge at BKK is Thai, at KUL it's Malaysia. And the MH lounge is very nice indeed.
At Cairo you are "allocated" a lounge - the one closest to your gate. Well, that's the theory: you should have no problem finding the least crowded lounge. They are all very similar, perfectly comfortable.
No alcohol in the Cairo lounges, but there's a bar in the public area.No booze on board MS, either.
Barring a miracle you'll get comfortable but not-quite-flat seats.
Sep 9, 2012, 1:01 pm
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When I flew BKK-KUL, it didnt seem that the pax offloaded off the plane had enough time to visit any lounge - the gate was D5, and closes lounge at D1 was a bit of a walk. But I guess, you do have almost an hour, so you could go to a lounge if really wished.
BKK-KUL, only about 10 new people boarded, J was empty - a nice full meal on the short segment (see below)
Here is the seats on the 77W which go full flat, and the meal from BKK-KUL.
BKK-KUL, only about 10 new people boarded, J was empty - a nice full meal on the short segment (see below)
Here is the seats on the 77W which go full flat, and the meal from BKK-KUL.
Sep 9, 2012, 2:12 pm
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Sep 11, 2012, 6:55 am
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Sep 15, 2012, 11:58 pm
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It's also a crew change. And it gives BKK/Kingpower a great opportunity to flog more duty free
- so maybe it's part of the commercial T&C for airlines using BKK.
Sep 16, 2012, 1:05 am
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The lounges at CAI are not super exciting.
Nice furnishings in a dark, business-y decor.
Meagre catering with no alcohol (like the carrier). The food was not super desirable either.
You may experience a "been there, done that" sensation after visiting.
Nice furnishings in a dark, business-y decor.
Meagre catering with no alcohol (like the carrier). The food was not super desirable either.
You may experience a "been there, done that" sensation after visiting.
Sep 23, 2012, 5:28 pm
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Local or international security/safety regulations? (a further round of scans and baggage inspections is included).
It's also a crew change. And it gives BKK/Kingpower a great opportunity to flog more duty free - so maybe it's part of the commercial T&C for airlines using BKK.
It's also a crew change. And it gives BKK/Kingpower a great opportunity to flog more duty free
- so maybe it's part of the commercial T&C for airlines using BKK.