A_Lee

Wondering if MNL is the only place where you've received an escort, or if you've gotten one elsewhere? Totally agree about the MNL TG lounge. I'd rather get a drink or whatever in the lounge and then leave ASAP to sit in the open public seating rather than remain in the lounge when it gets crowded. I never tried the SQ lounge, but will give it a shot next time I pass through there.

aislealways

I've had escorts as a plat in First, but can't remember any others. I don't normally like them too much - makes me uncomfortable, but was a big help at this airport where the passport queue etc. can be loooooooooong.

The 'refreshed' SQ lounge here is quite pleasant. A little soulless, but very comfortable, you should def try it.

Pleased.

A_Lee

Same here...I normally don't care for escorts at airports that are easy to navigate and without very long queues. MNL would be a prime example though of where it would be an advantage. Not only are the queues long, they're also numerous. Though obviously Platinum won't help you any with the first queue, waiting to get into the terminal itself.

BinSabai

A question: As ROP Platinum member leaving BKK on a Star Alliance flight in C (not TG), do I have access to Royal First Class Lounge or not?

aislealways

No, you don't.

andysapple

i was awarded platinum status in September 2012 after flying extreamly frequently and to be honest what a disappointment , ok ive had the trolley dolly sometimes come up to me when first boarding to give me some nice pleasantries , you get access to some first class lounges which are also nice but thats about it ! the benifits on thai air are PANTS! no wonder they havnt shown a profit for years Gold status is fine you dont get much more being as they say elite !
choose another airline I DID !
Thai airlines have lost their way over the years

BinSabai

if you fly often out of or transit at BKK, then access to FCL is really a great benefit.
beside that PUP every 50k miles and two times per year 50% award...and actually ROP Platinum desk has a very good service if there is any issue...

Thaikwai

...add to that blocking the seat beside you if the flight is not completely full; and ease with which rewards redemptions can be made, plus guaranteed seat in economy within 48 hours of flying (which I have had occasion to use twice recently on the Jakarta route due to zero availability), dedicated customer service number (which service has improved dramatically in recent months) and Thai Immigration Fast Track even when flying Economy.

I travel more than 250,000 miles a year on Thai in J/P and add about another 800,000 miles a year with my Citibank Prestige Mastercard so I get amazing redemption value and at least five round trip upgrade vouchers a year, and I can switch nominees with zero cost, as many times a year as I wish, to bring family and friends to/from Thailand....so all told I think its a pretty good program.

Thaikwai

Andy I have just noticed that you are UK based.....you are never going to get full value from the Platinum benefits living outside Thailand. The on-board benefits are minimal, other than those I outlined above at departure and arrival. I have had occasion to travel in Economy twice in the past three months and I have been recognised as a Platinum member, had my food order taken first and had the adjacent seat blocked....much more recognition than when I fly in J/F, but then most Platinum members are, by definition, flying in J/F so would rarely experience these "benefits"

If you have consciously flown a lot with Thai to achieve Platinum, and had not read the benefits section in detail before choosing to go for Platinum then I can understand your disappointment. Perhaps you would be better off trying for Elite status on a British or European airline?