Originally Posted by
iancanton
the jfk-bkk flight is on a brand new a340-500 which has everyone singing its praises, so it'll be a relatively painless 17 hours compared with most other airlines.
I am one of those who has extolled the virtues of this flight at practically every opportunity. I LOVE the convenience and comfort of the nonstop, and can honestly say that these days I would choose this flight in economy over a guaranteed business upgrade on any other flight from the US to BKK. The travel time saved and the convenience of not having to change flights in NRT, ICN, HKG, or wherever is worth its weight in upgrades.