fdem

still not relaxed enough. Understand dropping the day 5 test (now only a self test) from what I am hearing most tests coming up positive on day 5 indicating people are likely to be getting infected while in Thailand and not importing the virus from outside. I am booked for November but will cancel if there is a risk I will be tested on arrival then flung into some state run field hospital for 10 days. Thailand need to decide whether they will live with the virus ( increasing vaccination would help) and resume tourism or just drop any semblance of normal return of tourism. My nephew was recently locked up due to to testing positive and was told not a pleasant experience. Yes Thailand could still attract a few backpackers, digital nomads or long stay tourists,but if they continue along these lines can forget about normal package tourism which constitutes the bulk of their revenue

Whyone

Sorry in advance if this has been covered at length elsewhere, I haven't been reading these boards much over the last few weeks.

I have a FTV (generated to kick a soon to expire Amex 241 down the road rather than the product of a cancelled BA flight) - can anyone now use these to book onto QR flights and if so how (call BA?) and on what payment basis (Avios? Cash?)

Thanks.

sl1ppy

Not sure exactly what the question is? I had a LHR-BKK-LHR 241 BA avios booking, that I got moved to QR (not sure how far forward you can do it (3months?)). No payment required, think dates should be +/-3 days but managed to get a 4 day change due to availability.

sl1ppy

I can't really disagree but assuming the 5 day test really is self-administered and reported then there is the option to submit a (previous) negative one and lay low for a few days.
I have a recovery certificate so *shouldn't* be locked up. I guess the lack of tourism is part of the attraction but we all have different takes on 'risk management'.

Whyone

Thanks for your reply Sl1ppy and sorry for the confusion!

My question is, can any FTV now be used to book flights on QR?

My FTV was issued for a self-cancelled one way flight to LHR-MAN. I know this can be used to book a rather more exciting trip on BA operated flights, but can I also use it (and the associated amex 241) on a QR flight (looking at either BKK or KUL)?

webstereo

Is there any way it would be possible to have a two night stopover in BKK on the way to AKL given current rules?

rapidex

Mrs rapidex just used an FTV from a cancelled avios booking to rebook on QR. I called reservations on the gold line, call was answered in 3 minutes, rebooking took 5 minutes and the ticket was re issued 30 minutes later.

Schwann

AFAIK yes, you'd have to enter Thailand as a test and go visitor and then just leave when you have your connection to Auckland. That means booking a day 1 test and SH++ hotel.

Was supposed to be going to Thailand next month but just cancelled and off to Singapore instead. Way less hassle.. couldn't take the risk of testing positive or getting my personal details lifted off their Test and Go application process .

sl1ppy

Ah, don't think so, at least not without possible extra payment. I should have been clearer - I used an FTV to book BKK on BA, they then cancelled (quite a while ago) and I asked yesterday for that booking to be transferred to QR.

sl1ppy

Anyone know if staysure annual insurance meets the Thailand Pass requirements?

sl1ppy

To answer my own question, staysure have confirmed it does (whether this works on the application is an entirely different thing!)

jfs5

HarryKUK

I don’t believe so no. All arriving passengers must clear Thai formalities in Bangkok. There are sealed route connections available to some of the islands but I don’t think you can do what you have suggested as there’s no way to get from A to B without going through all the Thai inbound checks, arrival PCR, 1 day quarantine etc

HarryKUK

Bangkok is back on for winter 2022 - Unfortunately I have already booked my tickets with Lufthansa for Christmas but if there is a schedule change that allows me to cancel for free I will consider moving back to this BA flight. Hopefully it doesn’t get pulled like it did last year, although to be honest I considered my rebooking on Qatar to be a good outcome anyway.

NoY

With BA's dated equipment on this route & the woeful lack of reward seats we have decided to book EY J for us to come & "collect" our family & to bring them to Thailand with us. Much better seats/food/service & convenient connections in AUH made it a no-brainer for us. BA's loss. Again.