THAI New Destination *2017*
Jul 13, 2017, 9:11 pm
#1
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THAI New Destination *2017*
Its VIENNA!! (approved by the board) X4 weekly by B777-200ER 
Also
- 28 new aircraft is approved by the board to replace the old aircraft.
- The board is considering to buy these type of aircraft:
- 17 to be A350-900/1000 or B787-9 for Wide-body fleet.
- 2 to be A319 or B737-700 for Narrow-body fleet (to Samui)
- 9 A320 for Thai Smile.
the source is in Thai.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qeT...ature=youtu.be
Also
- 28 new aircraft is approved by the board to replace the old aircraft.
- The board is considering to buy these type of aircraft:
- 17 to be A350-900/1000 or B787-9 for Wide-body fleet.
- 2 to be A319 or B737-700 for Narrow-body fleet (to Samui)
- 9 A320 for Thai Smile.
the source is in Thai.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qeT...ature=youtu.be
Jul 13, 2017, 11:22 pm
#2
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Vienna does nothing for me, as OS already has very good Business Class and is a direct Star Alliance flight.
But, I guess it is an important market for TG to capture for business and leisure. If 777-200 has old business class, clearly they must mainly be targeting the leisure market. It also could be a nice connection option to other cities in Europe serviced by OS. Airport in VIE is user friendly.
I hope A350 for wide body fleet. I am no fan of 787. I am indifferent about A319/A320 vs 737. But perhaps TG could get better pricing by ordering all Airbus, or all Boeing?
LAX or SFO would have been better.
But, I guess it is an important market for TG to capture for business and leisure. If 777-200 has old business class, clearly they must mainly be targeting the leisure market. It also could be a nice connection option to other cities in Europe serviced by OS. Airport in VIE is user friendly.
I hope A350 for wide body fleet. I am no fan of 787. I am indifferent about A319/A320 vs 737. But perhaps TG could get better pricing by ordering all Airbus, or all Boeing?
LAX or SFO would have been better.
Jul 13, 2017, 11:48 pm
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i thought the 777-200ER will be upgraded to full flat soon, so it is competitive with OS
agree that VIE is easy for transit
However I do not think it will be competitive for transit to other destinations, as it is cheaper to go with OS all the way then to change in VIE from TG to other carriers
agree that VIE is easy for transit
However I do not think it will be competitive for transit to other destinations, as it is cheaper to go with OS all the way then to change in VIE from TG to other carriers
Jul 14, 2017, 5:37 am
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i thought the 777-200ER will be upgraded to full flat soon, so it is competitive with OS
agree that VIE is easy for transit
However I do not think it will be competitive for transit to other destinations, as it is cheaper to go with OS all the way then to change in VIE from TG to other carriers
agree that VIE is easy for transit
However I do not think it will be competitive for transit to other destinations, as it is cheaper to go with OS all the way then to change in VIE from TG to other carriers
Perhaps not competative for connections purchased as a single ticket, but if TG had low fares ex BKK, could always add a separately purchased connection on OS. Anyway if connecting I prefer the 744 or A380 flights that have F.
TG really has excellent coverage in Europe, which only seems to be expanding.
Aug 3, 2017, 3:02 am
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Aug 3, 2017, 4:53 am
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Vienna does nothing for me, as OS already has very good Business Class and is a direct Star Alliance flight.
I second that!
I hope A350 for wide body fleet. I am no fan of 787. I am indifferent about A319/A320 vs 737. But perhaps TG could get better pricing by ordering all Airbus, or all Boeing?
LAX or SFO would have been better.
I second that!
I hope A350 for wide body fleet. I am no fan of 787. I am indifferent about A319/A320 vs 737. But perhaps TG could get better pricing by ordering all Airbus, or all Boeing?
LAX or SFO would have been better.
Non stop BKK-SFO would be preferable over LAX
Aug 5, 2017, 11:51 am
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Aug 7, 2017, 2:30 am
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Aug 7, 2017, 3:16 am
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Aug 15, 2017, 7:03 pm
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