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QR to and from Bangkok
What to expect
A recent trip report for this journey, can be found here:
Photos of the Cabin
You will find photos galore of the J cabin on the A380 and 777 which are some of the aircrafts QR use on the DOH-BKK-DOH route.
You will find photos galore of the F cabin on the A380 here.
Aircraft Layouts
A380: 1-2-1 layout in F and J, 3-4-3 (Lower deck) and 2-4-2 (Upper deck, only accessible for OneWorld status passengers unless the lower deck is full) in Y
787: 1-2-1 layout in J and 3-3-3 in Y
777: 2-2-2 layout in J, 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 (QR834 DOH-BKK-HAN, QR835 HAN-BKK-DOH) in Y
A340-600: 2-2-2 layout in J and 2-4-2 in Y
Which Lounge should I use at BKK?
There are multiple lounges to use in Bangkok, and the best option for you will likely be determined by the time of your flight, and the location of your departure gate.
QR are in the process of opening their own lounge in Bangkok, but as of April 2016, we know very little other than it will be located on Concourse D. Until then, QR recommend J and F passengers use the lounges provided by Thai Airways. These lounges are scattered throughout the airport.
For F passengers, you will get an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal First Lounge, which is located on Concourse E. It is a small area, but QR no longer have an Agreement to use the larger Thai Airways Royal First Lounge on Concourse D. The small area is roped off, and there is a small menu (no buffet), with a decent drinks selection.
For J passengers, and Y passengers with status (Silver and higher) you will receive an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge. These are located on Concourse C, Concourse D, and Concourse E. A map of the lounges can be found here.
OneWorld Emerald or Sapphire card holders or F or J passengers have also access to two lounges situated on or near the 3rd floor, Concourse G: the recently-opened (2015) Cathay Pacific Lounge (04:00 to between 18:30 and 01:00), and the Japan Airlines lounge (05:45-09:55, 18:00-00:40). While the CX and JL lounges are quite close together, they can be a distance from the QR gates - so keep an eye on the time!
Connecting from Thai (TG) domestic
Thai will through check-in your bags and facilitate you as a "CIQ" passenger through an airside transfer at BKK. They will do this even if you are travelling to BKK on a completely separate TG ticket, but you will need to show evidence of the QR flight (ticket number or online check-in receipt). This is based on leaving from Chiang Mai, but should work for other Thai airports.
The process is particularly useful in avoiding security queues landside to airside at BKK, and gets neatly around QR's restrictions on check-in opening times at the airport.
CIQ stands for Customs Immigration and Quarantine: nothing to do with Chiquimula airport in Guatamala
Will I be given pyjamas and an amenity kit? Reports vary, but have a look at this thread before flying to prepare your expectations -
What meals are served? This is dependent on the timing of your flight and class of travel, but 1 or 2 full meals are usually offered by QR. Menus can be found via the QR Dashboard. F menus and Y menus are here.
Will I be offered Fast-Track through Immigration?
- Departure from BKK : you will get a Fast-Track (Premium Lane) voucher if travelling in J or F, or travelling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status.
- Arrival to BKK : if you are traveling in J or F, you will be provided with a Fast-Track voucher upon landing in Bangkok. Hold on to your boarding pass as you deplane, as the brown Fast Track vouchers are sometimes given out at the top of the gate rather than on the plane. If you are traveling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status, you have to request the Fast-Track voucher at the QR agent at the gate.
What time does check-in open? Check in opens 3 hours before your departure time. QR police this quite strictly.
What to expect
A recent trip report for this journey, can be found here:
Photos of the Cabin
You will find photos galore of the J cabin on the A380 and 777 which are some of the aircrafts QR use on the DOH-BKK-DOH route.
You will find photos galore of the F cabin on the A380 here.
Aircraft Layouts
A380: 1-2-1 layout in F and J, 3-4-3 (Lower deck) and 2-4-2 (Upper deck, only accessible for OneWorld status passengers unless the lower deck is full) in Y
787: 1-2-1 layout in J and 3-3-3 in Y
777: 2-2-2 layout in J, 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 (QR834 DOH-BKK-HAN, QR835 HAN-BKK-DOH) in Y
A340-600: 2-2-2 layout in J and 2-4-2 in Y
Which Lounge should I use at BKK?
There are multiple lounges to use in Bangkok, and the best option for you will likely be determined by the time of your flight, and the location of your departure gate.
QR are in the process of opening their own lounge in Bangkok, but as of April 2016, we know very little other than it will be located on Concourse D. Until then, QR recommend J and F passengers use the lounges provided by Thai Airways. These lounges are scattered throughout the airport.
For F passengers, you will get an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal First Lounge, which is located on Concourse E. It is a small area, but QR no longer have an Agreement to use the larger Thai Airways Royal First Lounge on Concourse D. The small area is roped off, and there is a small menu (no buffet), with a decent drinks selection.
For J passengers, and Y passengers with status (Silver and higher) you will receive an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge. These are located on Concourse C, Concourse D, and Concourse E. A map of the lounges can be found here.
OneWorld Emerald or Sapphire card holders or F or J passengers have also access to two lounges situated on or near the 3rd floor, Concourse G: the recently-opened (2015) Cathay Pacific Lounge (04:00 to between 18:30 and 01:00), and the Japan Airlines lounge (05:45-09:55, 18:00-00:40). While the CX and JL lounges are quite close together, they can be a distance from the QR gates - so keep an eye on the time!
Connecting from Thai (TG) domestic
Thai will through check-in your bags and facilitate you as a "CIQ" passenger through an airside transfer at BKK. They will do this even if you are travelling to BKK on a completely separate TG ticket, but you will need to show evidence of the QR flight (ticket number or online check-in receipt). This is based on leaving from Chiang Mai, but should work for other Thai airports.
The process is particularly useful in avoiding security queues landside to airside at BKK, and gets neatly around QR's restrictions on check-in opening times at the airport.
CIQ stands for Customs Immigration and Quarantine: nothing to do with Chiquimula airport in Guatamala
Will I be given pyjamas and an amenity kit? Reports vary, but have a look at this thread before flying to prepare your expectations -
What meals are served? This is dependent on the timing of your flight and class of travel, but 1 or 2 full meals are usually offered by QR. Menus can be found via the QR Dashboard. F menus and Y menus are here.
Will I be offered Fast-Track through Immigration?
- Departure from BKK : you will get a Fast-Track (Premium Lane) voucher if travelling in J or F, or travelling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status.
- Arrival to BKK : if you are traveling in J or F, you will be provided with a Fast-Track voucher upon landing in Bangkok. Hold on to your boarding pass as you deplane, as the brown Fast Track vouchers are sometimes given out at the top of the gate rather than on the plane. If you are traveling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status, you have to request the Fast-Track voucher at the QR agent at the gate.
What time does check-in open? Check in opens 3 hours before your departure time. QR police this quite strictly.
QR to and from Bangkok (BKK) - Non Lounge Discussion
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According to the Bangkok Post, QR will open their own lounge at BKK later this year.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...ll-add-lounges
No firm completion date is given, but the designated area is already boarded up with some construction underway.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...ll-add-lounges
No firm completion date is given, but the designated area is already boarded up with some construction underway.
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According to the Bangkok Post, QR will open their own lounge at BKK later this year.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...ll-add-lounges
No firm completion date is given, but the designated area is already boarded up with some construction underway.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...ll-add-lounges
No firm completion date is given, but the designated area is already boarded up with some construction underway.
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According to the Bangkok Post, QR will open their own lounge at BKK later this year.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...ll-add-lounges
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...ll-add-lounges
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I'll be OWE for the first time my next J trip from BKK; I've tried most of the lounges as a J passenger, but presumably being OWE means I'll be able to access the F lounges. Any recommendations for lounges where the F product is much better than the J, and I should try out? Tanks.
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I'll be OWE for the first time my next J trip from BKK; I've tried most of the lounges as a J passenger, but presumably being OWE means I'll be able to access the F lounges. Any recommendations for lounges where the F product is much better than the J, and I should try out? Tanks.
And slim pickings for J until the new CX lounge opens.
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My only experience of BKK is the BA lounge when it was a F lounge and it was not that impressive. Foo average, staff not that friendly, computers never worked...
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As I have stated in an earlier post, the TG F lounge is very nice - certainly far better than the C3 lounge QR recommend.
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I assume you gained entrance as you were travelling in F and would not have done so if you had not been in F using your BA Gold status as the TG lounge is not a oneworld lounge?
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I'll be travelling in J (I'm QR Silver, which has no OW status) out of BKK in a couple of months time. I'm booked on the A380 evening flight (20:40 I think). I note that there is a QR 777 out of BKK 40mins earlier.
How is the lounge that I will be directed to. At a guess, I'd say absolutely packed ?
How is the lounge that I will be directed to. At a guess, I'd say absolutely packed ?
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I'll be travelling in J (I'm QR Silver, which has no OW status) out of BKK in a couple of months time. I'm booked on the A380 evening flight (20:40 I think). I note that there is a QR 777 out of BKK 40mins earlier.
How is the lounge that I will be directed to. At a guess, I'd say absolutely packed ?
How is the lounge that I will be directed to. At a guess, I'd say absolutely packed ?
Last time I was passing through BKK the specified lounge overlooked the E gates, which was quite handy as you could see when boarding actually commenced. However, I spent quite a bit of time in the larger lounge down by D1, level 3, which I prefer (actually I prefer the JL lounge with OW entry, but that won't be open to you as a QR Silver).
This was waiting for the 20.40 flight, both lounges were ticking over with visitors but neither was full.
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I found the QF lounge at BKK the best IMHO ..but closes very early .. Then it is a toss up between the JAL or the CX lounge , both of which are not the best as far as oneworld lounges go ...
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Thanks psollitt.
I will give the QF lounge a try when I fly QR J if it is open.
Will try the CX lounge if the QF lounge is closed.
Shame that there is nothing special for OWE.
I will give the QF lounge a try when I fly QR J if it is open.
Will try the CX lounge if the QF lounge is closed.
Shame that there is nothing special for OWE.