LHR TO BKK - still old 777s?!
Jan 18, 2018, 7:15 am
#61
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I was on an old 777 back from OAK this week and it was fine. 5K wasn't quite 64K on a 747 but it was close enough that, after a good dinner, I slept 7.5hrs solidly.
I don't really understand the consistent 8-across complaint/comparison. At most points on a reverse-herringbone layout, if you draw a straight line across the cabin, it intersects 8 people (or at least "8 personal spaces"). It's the same with BA. Just because legs are hidden in the cubby doesn't mean they aren't there.
I don't really understand the consistent 8-across complaint/comparison. At most points on a reverse-herringbone layout, if you draw a straight line across the cabin, it intersects 8 people (or at least "8 personal spaces"). It's the same with BA. Just because legs are hidden in the cubby doesn't mean they aren't there.
Jan 18, 2018, 9:02 am
#63
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BA should have numbered these rows as 12AEFK and 13BDGJ. Those who cannot understand why the current CW layout cannot properly be described as 8-across would never be able to understand the trick that had been played on them, and so the complaints about 8-across would vanish.
No, sorry, actually that won't completely work. There will always be the contingent for whom BA doing it = bad, even if other airlines do the same thing for perfectly understandable and forgiveable reasons.
Jan 18, 2018, 10:43 am
#64
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I'd through EVA in there up near the top...BKK-LHR in J on them last month was pretty spectacular.
I hate the old, tired BA planes but would rather take a direct flight or connect in HEL/AMS/CDG/FRA and take a short intra-Europe flight at the end of a longer flight to Europe than stop midway in the Middle East. Yes, Qatar and Etihad and Emirates are all great, but the 6 hours + 6.5 hours gives me brutal sleep/jet lag issues as compared to a 10+1.
Anyone ever try Sri Lankan BKK-CMB-LHR? 3 hours + 10.5 hours in the air seems like a decent option, albeit slightly longer overall...
I hate the old, tired BA planes but would rather take a direct flight or connect in HEL/AMS/CDG/FRA and take a short intra-Europe flight at the end of a longer flight to Europe than stop midway in the Middle East. Yes, Qatar and Etihad and Emirates are all great, but the 6 hours + 6.5 hours gives me brutal sleep/jet lag issues as compared to a 10+1.
Anyone ever try Sri Lankan BKK-CMB-LHR? 3 hours + 10.5 hours in the air seems like a decent option, albeit slightly longer overall...
Last edited by capin; Jan 18, 2018 at 12:27 pm
Jan 21, 2018, 10:06 pm
#65
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.We may cross paths as I'm doing BKK-LHR-AMS a few times coming up!
When I flew EVA was $2400 r/t but that included an outbound in their premium economy (which was really quite good, too).
Jan 22, 2018, 3:04 am
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Jan 22, 2018, 3:19 am
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Each to his own, but as far as food is concerned you won’t find a better lamb biriyani this side of Mumbai. I’ve even requested some be brought from Al Mourjan to Al Safwa when none was available in the latter lounge.
As for beverages I simply can’t fathom your ‘dire’ rating; not liking the lack of self-service is one thing, but I’ve never had an issue with beverage options. Better to order drinks yourself at the bar, rather than at your table via a waiter.
Jan 22, 2018, 3:35 am
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well, that's my totally uninformed opinion: but backed up by ]payout on an early return (sad news) on a ticket starting in Oslo.
Jan 22, 2018, 3:59 am
#71
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The difference in terms of food & beverage feels stark when compared to both CX & JAL lounges in BKK we visited this morning. Multiple different soft drink options, cocktails at the CX bar, barista coffee (including an excellent flat white). Chicken curry in JAL & dim sum/noodle bar in CX outshone the sad spread of a buffet upstairs today in Al Mourjan for us but absolutely appreciate YMMV. For me it’s the stark comparison with INCREDIBLE in flight catering and (alcoholic) drinks selection?
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Jan 22, 2018, 4:21 am
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If you are a resident of the Netherlands then yes, it'll cause a problem. Otherwise, your journey *IS* starting from the UK as I assume you have to get to AMS in the first place in order to fly back.
Jan 22, 2018, 4:48 am
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Jan 22, 2018, 5:45 am
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SIN is definitely possible, although the SIN-BKK leg doesn't work terribly well (though conversely, AMS-LHR-BKK-SIN is a very cheap way of getting to SIN if you don't mind the old metal - and you can route SIN-LHR-AMS on the way back as normal, unless you want a day flight).
The BKK-SIN tends to be on the once-daily BKK-SIN CX flight which is an afternoon flight in both directions - not ideal for connecting to BA11/15.
I guess you must have found dates where there was no I-class availability LHR-SIN or vice versa.
The BKK-SIN tends to be on the once-daily BKK-SIN CX flight which is an afternoon flight in both directions - not ideal for connecting to BA11/15.
I guess you must have found dates where there was no I-class availability LHR-SIN or vice versa.
Jun 19, 2019, 5:53 am
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I have been looking at booking LHR BKK on BA via HKG mainly for a decent aircraft and secondly for the extra tier points I believe BKK KUL is non tier earnings in wtp btw
However I have tried looking for fares on BA multi city and not getting anywhere I don't particularly want to use an ota unless anyone can point me in the right direction
Thanks
However I have tried looking for fares on BA multi city and not getting anywhere I don't particularly want to use an ota unless anyone can point me in the right direction
Thanks