SIN-BKK aircraft
Apr 9, 2017, 9:25 pm
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SIN-BKK aircraft
Hi everyone,
I fly SIN-BKK regularly and just noticed that TG404 and TG410 has been changed from A359 to B773. Does anyone know whether this is a permanent change or just because they do not want their new fleet to be 'over-used' by the holiday crowd?
I have always been looking forward to the A359 flights previously...
Cheers,
qsharp
I fly SIN-BKK regularly and just noticed that TG404 and TG410 has been changed from A359 to B773. Does anyone know whether this is a permanent change or just because they do not want their new fleet to be 'over-used' by the holiday crowd?
I have always been looking forward to the A359 flights previously...
Cheers,
qsharp
Apr 10, 2017, 1:31 am
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I fly BKK SIN on TG for years up to 8 times per year and there have always been a lot of aircraft changes. I have probably on all types of aircraft on this route incl. A380, A340 and 787
So nothing is "permanent".
I have the impression that they use for this route the aircrafts that are availabe having planned the other routes...
And actually I do not care as it is less than 2 hours...
So nothing is "permanent".
I have the impression that they use for this route the aircrafts that are availabe having planned the other routes...
And actually I do not care as it is less than 2 hours...
Apr 10, 2017, 7:35 am
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I fly SIN-BKK on TG around 30 times per year since last year and was positively surprised when the old B772s and B773s were partially replaced with A350s (2/5 flights).
I agree that the flight is relatively short but the comfort I have in the new A350s, especially when bumped to J or occasionally booking J during peak periods it makes even more of a difference. The bulky seat cabins of the B773s are not really aesthetic to say the least and the worn-down interior simply is not inviting anymore...
But yeah, what am I even complaining about, huh?
I agree that the flight is relatively short but the comfort I have in the new A350s, especially when bumped to J or occasionally booking J during peak periods it makes even more of a difference. The bulky seat cabins of the B773s are not really aesthetic to say the least and the worn-down interior simply is not inviting anymore...
But yeah, what am I even complaining about, huh?
Apr 10, 2017, 8:31 am
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I agree that the flight is relatively short but the comfort I have in the new A350s, especially when bumped to J or occasionally booking J during peak periods it makes even more of a difference. The bulky seat cabins of the B773s are not really aesthetic to say the least and the worn-down interior simply is not inviting anymore...
But yeah, what am I even complaining about, huh?
But yeah, what am I even complaining about, huh?
Apr 30, 2017, 10:11 pm
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But frankly speaking i would not care on this route as flight time is below 2 hours and service is exactly the same...
May 1, 2017, 2:49 am
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May 1, 2017, 7:39 am
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Even if I'm travelling as a group of 3, I wouldn't book the 777-300 because having a middle seat in J is just a bad idea. The person in the middle would feel like being in Premium Economy or even Economy.
try to avoid that by booking in 77W or the 772's.
May 1, 2017, 8:17 am
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I also wouldn't mind but word of warning, I once had to sit in the middle seat on the 777-300 since the cabin was full and late booking. my worse experience ever in J with two strangers being squished next to me.
Even if I'm travelling as a group of 3, I wouldn't book the 777-300 because having a middle seat in J is just a bad idea. The person in the middle would feel like being in Premium Economy or even Economy.
try to avoid that by booking in 77W or the 772's.
Even if I'm travelling as a group of 3, I wouldn't book the 777-300 because having a middle seat in J is just a bad idea. The person in the middle would feel like being in Premium Economy or even Economy.
try to avoid that by booking in 77W or the 772's.
agree with you, must be a terrible seat
May 1, 2017, 3:50 pm
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I also wouldn't mind but word of warning, I once had to sit in the middle seat on the 777-300 since the cabin was full and late booking. my worse experience ever in J with two strangers being squished next to me.
Even if I'm travelling as a group of 3, I wouldn't book the 777-300 because having a middle seat in J is just a bad idea. The person in the middle would feel like being in Premium Economy or even Economy.
try to avoid that by booking in 77W or the 772's.
Even if I'm travelling as a group of 3, I wouldn't book the 777-300 because having a middle seat in J is just a bad idea. The person in the middle would feel like being in Premium Economy or even Economy.
try to avoid that by booking in 77W or the 772's.
Worst case would be a medium haul flight overnight and bing 'trapped by 2 early sleepers both sides.
May 27, 2017, 6:05 am
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I was on TG404 for SIN-BKK and it was on a B747. Lucky enough to snatch the First Class seat (with J service) during seat selection 
However, service was so-so as no menu card was given and they ran out of the choice that I wanted.
Coming back, it was A359 on TG413 for BKK-SIN. Spanking new aircraft and I was asleep for the first hour. Touch screen menu and fully-flat bed. The only thing that I dislike was the shoulder strap-on.
However, service was so-so as no menu card was given and they ran out of the choice that I wanted.Coming back, it was A359 on TG413 for BKK-SIN. Spanking new aircraft and I was asleep for the first hour. Touch screen menu and fully-flat bed. The only thing that I dislike was the shoulder strap-on.
May 27, 2017, 7:26 am
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I was on TG404 for SIN-BKK and it was on a B747. Lucky enough to snatch the First Class seat (with J service) during seat selection However, service was so-so as no menu card was given and they ran out of the choice that I wanted.
Coming back, it was A359 on TG413 for BKK-SIN. Spanking new aircraft and I was asleep for the first hour. Touch screen menu and fully-flat bed. The only thing that I dislike was the shoulder strap-on.
However, service was so-so as no menu card was given and they ran out of the choice that I wanted.Coming back, it was A359 on TG413 for BKK-SIN. Spanking new aircraft and I was asleep for the first hour. Touch screen menu and fully-flat bed. The only thing that I dislike was the shoulder strap-on.
shoulder strap on is on all new full flat J seats (A359, 777-300ER, A380); just necessary during start and landing and Crews do not always enforce
May 28, 2017, 8:44 am
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Lately they have been using a lot of the old 772 on most of the flights, which is quite disappointing. One consolation is the new SKL at BKK.