Intra-Thailand Airfares
#31
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Originally Posted by gfowler-ord-1k
Star Alliance Thailand Airpass
The Star Alliance Thailand Airpass allows you to get the maximum out of Thailand.
In conjunction with travel to/from or via Thailand from any other part of the world on Star Alliance services.
Passengers can purchase from four to eight coupons for travel within Thailand, paying $199 US for the first four coupons and $45 US for each additional coupon (excluding applicable fees and taxes).
http://www.staralliance.com/star_all..._thailand.html
You’ll find there’s a great deal of flexibility with the Star Alliance Thailand Airpass, however there are a few conditions.
• The Airpass can only be used for travel within Thailand and is only open to non-Thai residents.
• Travel on this Airpass is only available in conjunction with an international return ticket to Thailand on a Star Alliance member airline flight.
• You can only purchase one Airpass per international flight.
• You must confirm your first coupon at the time of purchase. But the other coupons can be booked at any time, subject to availability, and are valid for three months from the departure date of the first flight.
• Ticketing must be completed before you arrive in Thailand.
• There is no minimum stay, although there is a maximum stay of three months.
• Stopovers are permitted, however, rerouting isn’t.
• Apart from the first flight, changes to flights can be made at least three hours to departure without a cancellation fee.
• Discounts apply for children under 11.
Where can I go?
The Star Alliance Thailand Airpass covers 14 destinations across Thailand - giving you plenty of choice when you plan your itinerary. Destinations include:
Bangkok • Chiang Mai • Chiang Rai • Hat Yai • Khon Kaen • Krabi • Mae Hong Son • Nakhon Si Thammarat • Phitsanulok • Phuket • Surat Thani • Trang • Ubon Ratchathani • Udon Thani
The taxes were just a few dollars. There is a US$50 reissue fee to change routing, can only be done before departure to Thailand. Biz upgrades (day of flight only) are about THB1200The Star Alliance Thailand Airpass allows you to get the maximum out of Thailand.
In conjunction with travel to/from or via Thailand from any other part of the world on Star Alliance services.
Passengers can purchase from four to eight coupons for travel within Thailand, paying $199 US for the first four coupons and $45 US for each additional coupon (excluding applicable fees and taxes).
http://www.staralliance.com/star_all..._thailand.html
You’ll find there’s a great deal of flexibility with the Star Alliance Thailand Airpass, however there are a few conditions.
• The Airpass can only be used for travel within Thailand and is only open to non-Thai residents.
• Travel on this Airpass is only available in conjunction with an international return ticket to Thailand on a Star Alliance member airline flight.
• You can only purchase one Airpass per international flight.
• You must confirm your first coupon at the time of purchase. But the other coupons can be booked at any time, subject to availability, and are valid for three months from the departure date of the first flight.
• Ticketing must be completed before you arrive in Thailand.
• There is no minimum stay, although there is a maximum stay of three months.
• Stopovers are permitted, however, rerouting isn’t.
• Apart from the first flight, changes to flights can be made at least three hours to departure without a cancellation fee.
• Discounts apply for children under 11.
Where can I go?
The Star Alliance Thailand Airpass covers 14 destinations across Thailand - giving you plenty of choice when you plan your itinerary. Destinations include:
Bangkok • Chiang Mai • Chiang Rai • Hat Yai • Khon Kaen • Krabi • Mae Hong Son • Nakhon Si Thammarat • Phitsanulok • Phuket • Surat Thani • Trang • Ubon Ratchathani • Udon Thani
#32
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I would be very careful with some of the airlines who offer cheap fares, the planes I see at BKK are very very very old. At least bangkok airways run good planes that are well maintained.
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Originally Posted by Steve Fenton
I would be very careful with some of the airlines who offer cheap fares, the planes I see at BKK are very very very old.
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#34
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OP here
Well, I haven't purchased anything, but it turns out that we'll be likely spending our time in Phuket. That said, I'll probably pay the premium (something like $10 more) to fly Thai Airways and at least credit my UAL account with some miles, plus, I'm assuming TG has very good reliability on these flights (747s and A300s).
Well, I haven't purchased anything, but it turns out that we'll be likely spending our time in Phuket. That said, I'll probably pay the premium (something like $10 more) to fly Thai Airways and at least credit my UAL account with some miles, plus, I'm assuming TG has very good reliability on these flights (747s and A300s).
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Schmutz: Are you aware that Thai credits actual miles, not 500 mile minimums for Thailand flights? Why not forgo the miles and fly Nok Air in Nok Plus (business class) for $12.50 each way in addition to the normal fare. Very comfortable, first class seats, greater pitch, newspaper, snack & drink and first off the plane. Seats are assigned so no scramble like some of the other LCCs. Fare works out to be slightly less than Thai.
#36
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Originally Posted by opushomes
Schmutz: Are you aware that Thai credits actual miles, not 500 mile minimums for Thailand flights?
TG 0643 M Class BKK to HKT 500 0 500
TG 0630 C Class HKT to BKK 500 125 625