Transfering in bangkok
Jan 23, 2011 | 8:09 am
#1
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Transfering in bangkok
Hi,
I am travelling DXB to BKK and connecting onto a Thai airways flight to Krabi. Now, given the TA operates on behalf of Emirates (i) will I be able to send my luggage right through (ii) do I have to pass through customs at Bangkok? (someone told me that this is compulsory...surely not?)
I am travelling DXB to BKK and connecting onto a Thai airways flight to Krabi. Now, given the TA operates on behalf of Emirates (i) will I be able to send my luggage right through (ii) do I have to pass through customs at Bangkok? (someone told me that this is compulsory...surely not?)
Last edited by freakstar; Jan 23, 2011 at 10:05 am
Jan 23, 2011 | 8:52 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2010
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You should be able to transfer the luggage all the way through, I recently flew into BKK then transited to a TA flight and luggage seemed to arrive ok!
The TA flights are in the domestic terminal, so you have a reasonably long walk through, you do also have to clear immigration/customs on your way through. This is not as bad as it sounds as it is normally quite an informal process.
Hope you have a great trip
The TA flights are in the domestic terminal, so you have a reasonably long walk through, you do also have to clear immigration/customs on your way through. This is not as bad as it sounds as it is normally quite an informal process.
Hope you have a great trip
Jan 26, 2011 | 1:57 pm
#5
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Not sure about this one, I did a stop over in Bangkok for a couple of nights on the way back. You could always try and post something in the Thai Air forum and see if anyone knows.
Sorry I could not help more. Hope you have a great trip
Sorry I could not help more. Hope you have a great trip
Feb 10, 2011 | 4:35 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Related to this, I have booked an Emirates return flight from Paris to Phuket, via Dubai and Bangkok, The ticket states my luggage allowance to be 30kg on the Paris-Dubai-Bangkok legs, and return, but only 20kg on the Bangkok-Phuket-Bangkok legs. In practice can I ignore this or will my luggage be off-loaded at Bangkok on the way out and possibly questioned/limited to 20kg. I am particularly concerned about the start of the return from Phuket to Bangkok.
Feb 10, 2011 | 9:56 pm
#7
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Related to this, I have booked an Emirates return flight from Paris to Phuket, via Dubai and Bangkok, The ticket states my luggage allowance to be 30kg on the Paris-Dubai-Bangkok legs, and return, but only 20kg on the Bangkok-Phuket-Bangkok legs. In practice can I ignore this or will my luggage be off-loaded at Bangkok on the way out and possibly questioned/limited to 20kg. I am particularly concerned about the start of the return from Phuket to Bangkok.
Since its not going to be a EK aircraft from BKK-HKT I would suggest to pack 20KG for the EK sectors as well (CDG-DXB-BKK) then you'll have no problems on the BKK-HKT-BKK sector.
Cheers!
Feb 10, 2011 | 10:01 pm
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Related to this, I have booked an Emirates return flight from Paris to Phuket, via Dubai and Bangkok, The ticket states my luggage allowance to be 30kg on the Paris-Dubai-Bangkok legs, and return, but only 20kg on the Bangkok-Phuket-Bangkok legs. In practice can I ignore this or will my luggage be off-loaded at Bangkok on the way out and possibly questioned/limited to 20kg. I am particularly concerned about the start of the return from Phuket to Bangkok.
Feb 11, 2011 | 7:31 am
#9
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It is one ticket, bought online through Emirates all the way through to Phuket from Paris. I was hoping that my luggage would be sent through from Paris to Phuket but I was concerned that they would even bother to mention the 20kg on the Bangkok Phuket leg. Then, on the return, I seem to be stymied concerning the weight as my 1st flight is on a 20kg leg.
Feb 11, 2011 | 7:44 am
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It is one ticket, bought online through Emirates all the way through to Phuket from Paris. I was hoping that my luggage would be sent through from Paris to Phuket but I was concerned that they would even bother to mention the 20kg on the Bangkok Phuket leg. Then, on the return, I seem to be stymied concerning the weight as my 1st flight is on a 20kg leg.
Feb 14, 2011 | 12:30 am
#12
Join Date: Jan 2011
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I found out from Bangkok Air that they would insist on 20kg. However, if I join their loyalty programme, Flyerbonus, you get an automatic upgrade to 30kg - problem solved.
Incidentally, Flyerbonus are affiliated with Etihad, Air Berlin and Siam Reap as well some a range of hotel, car rental and financial companies.
Incidentally, Flyerbonus are affiliated with Etihad, Air Berlin and Siam Reap as well some a range of hotel, car rental and financial companies.