Originally Posted by
houstonclarke
Thank you very much for this info; I expected as much. And yes, we are in Business on the regional segment because of the fare class purchased for the long haul. I couldn’t figure out how to get seats in premium economy for the full journey, and the regular business class fare was an additional $4200/person over this blended option. Flight times are perfect though and net me an extra day at our destination over the comparable options, so this felt like a good compromise.
We are crediting miles to Delta and could currently status match to Gold/SkyTeam Elite Plus; although the priority pass lounges in TPE look like they are probably more than good alternatives for the return flight where we’ll be most wanting the lounge access.
There isn't Premium Economy sold for TPE-BKK vv, so you are either in Business or Economy (or Premium Economy sold as Economy if the flight is operated by 359/77W). Extra $4,200/person is not worth it (quite expensive).
Priority Pass lounges at TPE are more than acceptable (since the CI lounges are nothing to write home about if you are not CI Emerald/Paragon), just make sure you head to the Oriental one in Terminal 2 on your way back cause that one is better than the Plaza Premium Lounges.
Have fun in Bangkok.