Lounge for economy long-haul pax at the new IST
Apr 21, 2015, 7:13 pm
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Lounge for economy long-haul pax at the new IST
At the new IST TK will offer a lounge to long-haul economy pax
http://www.gulf-times.com/mobile//op...ding-its-wings
http://www.gulf-times.com/mobile//op...ding-its-wings
Apr 25, 2015, 6:19 am
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At the new IST TK will offer a lounge to long-haul economy pax
http://www.gulf-times.com/mobile//op...ding-its-wings
http://www.gulf-times.com/mobile//op...ding-its-wings
He also thinks pilots should be married to be happy
Putting more food on the table? The portion of food on TK flights has diminished.
I won't take it so seriously.
Apr 25, 2015, 4:58 pm
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Well I guess that kills off the whole concept of offering a lounge as something exclusive, and at the same time it doesn't really sound economic to offer a lounge specifically for Economy Class passengers.
Apr 25, 2015, 6:25 pm
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It's only for long haul passengers...I think GA already does something like this. However, given that TK has a much higher percentage of long-haul passengers than GA does, I'd be curious to see how this works out.
Apr 26, 2015, 3:39 am
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Apr 27, 2015, 6:22 am
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This might be something PG (Bangkok Airways) has for years- just a separate seating space with something to drink (water, juices) and something small to eat (cakes etc.). Currently they run these 'lounges for everyone' in BKK, USM, PNH.
Apr 27, 2015, 8:38 am
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1. Lounge for J and Elite Plus.
2. Lounge for Elite and Star Alliance Gold.
3. Lounge for TK long haul (for all passengers), Classic Plus, and Star Alliance Silver (optional).
C+ already has access to domestic CIP lounge. Once you've tried INT'L lounge it's nothing to get excited about but will be useful if you need to surf the web, grab a drink/snack, etc.
Last edited by vincewy; Apr 28, 2015 at 1:49 am
Apr 27, 2015, 4:25 pm
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Ideally at the new airport, they should have 3 seperate lounges.
1. Lounge for J and Elite Plus.
2. Lounge for Elite and Star Allaince Gold.
3. Lounge for TK long haul (for all passengers), Class Plus, and Star Alliance Silver (optional).
C+ already has access to domestic CIP lounge. Once you've tried INT'L lounge it's nothing to get exceited about but will be useful if you need to sufr the web, grab a drink/snack, etc.
1. Lounge for J and Elite Plus.
2. Lounge for Elite and Star Allaince Gold.
3. Lounge for TK long haul (for all passengers), Class Plus, and Star Alliance Silver (optional).
C+ already has access to domestic CIP lounge. Once you've tried INT'L lounge it's nothing to get exceited about but will be useful if you need to sufr the web, grab a drink/snack, etc.
Apr 28, 2015, 4:09 am
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Hope TK doesn't change their current lounge setup.