OSL-AKL layover hotel?
Dec 19, 2015, 6:31 am
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OSL- BKK - AKL layover hotel?
I am planning to book a one-way ticket to Auckland from Oslo and the cheapest I could find was with Thai Airways in SA in mid February.
Flight is from Oslo to Bangkok with a 12,25 hour layover, then from there directly to Auckland.
Does anyone know whether they will provide with free transfer hotel?
Flight is from Oslo to Bangkok with a 12,25 hour layover, then from there directly to Auckland.
Does anyone know whether they will provide with free transfer hotel?
Last edited by sAmmm; Dec 19, 2015 at 8:12 am
Dec 19, 2015, 6:42 am
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I suspect because your layover is 06:20-18:45 Bangkok time THAI won't provide a hotel as there is no 'overnight'. My experience with long connections where the carrier pays for a hotel room involved a 'night' at the intermediate point. But I have only a limited experience to base this on - others can likely give updated advice.
I believe the term is STPC (STop-over Paid by Carrier), the link here might be of some use - especially if you book online rather than using a travel agent: http://loyaltylobby.com/2011/12/29/m...te-connection/
Cheers, TK
I believe the term is STPC (STop-over Paid by Carrier), the link here might be of some use - especially if you book online rather than using a travel agent: http://loyaltylobby.com/2011/12/29/m...te-connection/
Cheers, TK
Dec 19, 2015, 7:14 am
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That is correct, it is the 06:20 to 18:45 layover.
And I'm not quite sure if I understood the STPC, it was written some got business class while others got hotels paid for them?
In that case, how would I go through with this? At the checkin or upon arrival?
Would it matter that I am a SA gold member as well?
And I'm not quite sure if I understood the STPC, it was written some got business class while others got hotels paid for them?
In that case, how would I go through with this? At the checkin or upon arrival?
Would it matter that I am a SA gold member as well?
Dec 19, 2015, 11:32 am
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That is correct, it is the 06:20 to 18:45 layover.
And I'm not quite sure if I understood the STPC, it was written some got business class while others got hotels paid for them?
In that case, how would I go through with this? At the checkin or upon arrival?
Would it matter that I am a SA gold member as well?
And I'm not quite sure if I understood the STPC, it was written some got business class while others got hotels paid for them?
In that case, how would I go through with this? At the checkin or upon arrival?
Would it matter that I am a SA gold member as well?
Dec 20, 2015, 5:06 pm
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I think you should discuss with a travel agent about whether this fare will get STPC Hotel or not. Or call your local THAI office and see if they can confirm if STPC is offered or not should you proceed to book online.
In my opinion, if you book online it will be very unlikely that you will get STPC hotel from THAI. In that case, enjoy a trip into Bangkok downtown.....
In my opinion, if you book online it will be very unlikely that you will get STPC hotel from THAI. In that case, enjoy a trip into Bangkok downtown.....
Dec 20, 2015, 9:14 pm
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Between the train or a 300 baht taxi you can go kill time at Paragon or Central or something.
If not I believe the Novotel let's you check in at anytime you want and you can walk there from the terminal.
If not I believe the Novotel let's you check in at anytime you want and you can walk there from the terminal.
Dec 21, 2015, 1:02 am
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Just beware, that if your ticket does not include TS (Thailand Passenger Service Charge) item under taxes and you clear immigration, you will then be required to pay that tax upon re-entering the airport. At this moment the tax is 700THB, but I believe it is supposed to go to 800THB from 9th February 2016.