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QR to and from Bangkok
What to expect
A recent trip report for this journey, can be found here:
Photos of the Cabin
You will find photos galore of the J cabin on the A380 and 777 which are some of the aircrafts QR use on the DOH-BKK-DOH route.
You will find photos galore of the F cabin on the A380 here.
Aircraft Layouts
A380: 1-2-1 layout in F and J, 3-4-3 (Lower deck) and 2-4-2 (Upper deck, only accessible for OneWorld status passengers unless the lower deck is full) in Y
787: 1-2-1 layout in J and 3-3-3 in Y
777: 2-2-2 layout in J, 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 (QR834 DOH-BKK-HAN, QR835 HAN-BKK-DOH) in Y
A340-600: 2-2-2 layout in J and 2-4-2 in Y
Which Lounge should I use at BKK?
There are multiple lounges to use in Bangkok, and the best option for you will likely be determined by the time of your flight, and the location of your departure gate.
QR are in the process of opening their own lounge in Bangkok, but as of April 2016, we know very little other than it will be located on Concourse D. Until then, QR recommend J and F passengers use the lounges provided by Thai Airways. These lounges are scattered throughout the airport.
For F passengers, you will get an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal First Lounge, which is located on Concourse E. It is a small area, but QR no longer have an Agreement to use the larger Thai Airways Royal First Lounge on Concourse D. The small area is roped off, and there is a small menu (no buffet), with a decent drinks selection.
For J passengers, and Y passengers with status (Silver and higher) you will receive an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge. These are located on Concourse C, Concourse D, and Concourse E. A map of the lounges can be found here.
OneWorld Emerald or Sapphire card holders or F or J passengers have also access to two lounges situated on or near the 3rd floor, Concourse G: the recently-opened (2015) Cathay Pacific Lounge (04:00 to between 18:30 and 01:00), and the Japan Airlines lounge (05:45-09:55, 18:00-00:40). While the CX and JL lounges are quite close together, they can be a distance from the QR gates - so keep an eye on the time!
Connecting from Thai (TG) domestic
Thai will through check-in your bags and facilitate you as a "CIQ" passenger through an airside transfer at BKK. They will do this even if you are travelling to BKK on a completely separate TG ticket, but you will need to show evidence of the QR flight (ticket number or online check-in receipt). This is based on leaving from Chiang Mai, but should work for other Thai airports.
The process is particularly useful in avoiding security queues landside to airside at BKK, and gets neatly around QR's restrictions on check-in opening times at the airport.
CIQ stands for Customs Immigration and Quarantine: nothing to do with Chiquimula airport in Guatamala
Will I be given pyjamas and an amenity kit? Reports vary, but have a look at this thread before flying to prepare your expectations -
What meals are served? This is dependent on the timing of your flight and class of travel, but 1 or 2 full meals are usually offered by QR. Menus can be found via the QR Dashboard. F menus and Y menus are here.
Will I be offered Fast-Track through Immigration?
- Departure from BKK : you will get a Fast-Track (Premium Lane) voucher if travelling in J or F, or travelling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status.
- Arrival to BKK : if you are traveling in J or F, you will be provided with a Fast-Track voucher upon landing in Bangkok. Hold on to your boarding pass as you deplane, as the brown Fast Track vouchers are sometimes given out at the top of the gate rather than on the plane. If you are traveling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status, you have to request the Fast-Track voucher at the QR agent at the gate.
What time does check-in open? Check in opens 3 hours before your departure time. QR police this quite strictly.
What to expect
A recent trip report for this journey, can be found here:
Photos of the Cabin
You will find photos galore of the J cabin on the A380 and 777 which are some of the aircrafts QR use on the DOH-BKK-DOH route.
You will find photos galore of the F cabin on the A380 here.
Aircraft Layouts
A380: 1-2-1 layout in F and J, 3-4-3 (Lower deck) and 2-4-2 (Upper deck, only accessible for OneWorld status passengers unless the lower deck is full) in Y
787: 1-2-1 layout in J and 3-3-3 in Y
777: 2-2-2 layout in J, 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 (QR834 DOH-BKK-HAN, QR835 HAN-BKK-DOH) in Y
A340-600: 2-2-2 layout in J and 2-4-2 in Y
Which Lounge should I use at BKK?
There are multiple lounges to use in Bangkok, and the best option for you will likely be determined by the time of your flight, and the location of your departure gate.
QR are in the process of opening their own lounge in Bangkok, but as of April 2016, we know very little other than it will be located on Concourse D. Until then, QR recommend J and F passengers use the lounges provided by Thai Airways. These lounges are scattered throughout the airport.
For F passengers, you will get an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal First Lounge, which is located on Concourse E. It is a small area, but QR no longer have an Agreement to use the larger Thai Airways Royal First Lounge on Concourse D. The small area is roped off, and there is a small menu (no buffet), with a decent drinks selection.
For J passengers, and Y passengers with status (Silver and higher) you will receive an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge. These are located on Concourse C, Concourse D, and Concourse E. A map of the lounges can be found here.
OneWorld Emerald or Sapphire card holders or F or J passengers have also access to two lounges situated on or near the 3rd floor, Concourse G: the recently-opened (2015) Cathay Pacific Lounge (04:00 to between 18:30 and 01:00), and the Japan Airlines lounge (05:45-09:55, 18:00-00:40). While the CX and JL lounges are quite close together, they can be a distance from the QR gates - so keep an eye on the time!
Connecting from Thai (TG) domestic
Thai will through check-in your bags and facilitate you as a "CIQ" passenger through an airside transfer at BKK. They will do this even if you are travelling to BKK on a completely separate TG ticket, but you will need to show evidence of the QR flight (ticket number or online check-in receipt). This is based on leaving from Chiang Mai, but should work for other Thai airports.
The process is particularly useful in avoiding security queues landside to airside at BKK, and gets neatly around QR's restrictions on check-in opening times at the airport.
CIQ stands for Customs Immigration and Quarantine: nothing to do with Chiquimula airport in Guatamala
Will I be given pyjamas and an amenity kit? Reports vary, but have a look at this thread before flying to prepare your expectations -
What meals are served? This is dependent on the timing of your flight and class of travel, but 1 or 2 full meals are usually offered by QR. Menus can be found via the QR Dashboard. F menus and Y menus are here.
Will I be offered Fast-Track through Immigration?
- Departure from BKK : you will get a Fast-Track (Premium Lane) voucher if travelling in J or F, or travelling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status.
- Arrival to BKK : if you are traveling in J or F, you will be provided with a Fast-Track voucher upon landing in Bangkok. Hold on to your boarding pass as you deplane, as the brown Fast Track vouchers are sometimes given out at the top of the gate rather than on the plane. If you are traveling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status, you have to request the Fast-Track voucher at the QR agent at the gate.
What time does check-in open? Check in opens 3 hours before your departure time. QR police this quite strictly.
QR to and from Bangkok (BKK) - Non Lounge Discussion
#392
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With a ticket in F for your flight from BKK-DOH, you will indeed have access to the Al Safwa First Class Lounge at Doha.
All the best,
M
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Over the past few months, I have not seen or heard from anyone on here advising they gained entry to the TG F Lounge, unless they were in F. The TG staff are very hot on the matter, and will happily turn you away without the correct Lounge Invitation unfortunately.
You can always try, but be prepared to be turned back.
Safe travels,
M
You can always try, but be prepared to be turned back.
Safe travels,
M
At the end the flight was departing from G3,which was perfect for the CX lounge,so I did not bother with trying to access TG F lounge.
PS:Also this advice was very useful:
Tip for Y passengers : arrival and departure vouchers are similar, with only a QR stamp on it (no flight number indication). Once you've got one, never give it to the immigration officer and keep it for your next arrival (immigration lines are crazy in BKK, sometime more than 1 hour queuing in both ways).
Regards
Rami
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Again thanks msm2000uk for your reply.
At the end the flight was departing from G3,which was perfect for the CX lounge,so I did not bother with trying to access TG F lounge.
PS:Also this advice was very useful:
Travelled to/from BKK over 20 times,but always gave the Premium Lane voucher to the officer. On my last trip I showed it to the agent on entrance and put it away. Gave the officer my passport and the BP and was not asked for the Premium Lane voucher. Will keep it just in case of travelling with any non OW airline in Y.
Regards
Rami
At the end the flight was departing from G3,which was perfect for the CX lounge,so I did not bother with trying to access TG F lounge.
PS:Also this advice was very useful:
Travelled to/from BKK over 20 times,but always gave the Premium Lane voucher to the officer. On my last trip I showed it to the agent on entrance and put it away. Gave the officer my passport and the BP and was not asked for the Premium Lane voucher. Will keep it just in case of travelling with any non OW airline in Y.
Regards
Rami
#395
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Hi,
Well I did get an Op-up from J to F at the gate last week on DOH-BKK for the two of us, me being Platinum with QR and my partner OWE with BA.
And same thing just now for the return flight, BKK-DOH leaving in an hour. J to F for both of us from the transfer desk.
Well I did get an Op-up from J to F at the gate last week on DOH-BKK for the two of us, me being Platinum with QR and my partner OWE with BA.
And same thing just now for the return flight, BKK-DOH leaving in an hour. J to F for both of us from the transfer desk.
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Does anyone know if there is usually an offer to upgrade either Y to J or J to F during online check in or at the desk? Booked LHR-DOH-BKK return on 12 Feb, back 17 Feb.
Currently booked in Y out and J back, but wondering whether to upgrade the Y now and just pay the fare difference, or wait for a potential offer either online or at LHR...
Currently booked in Y out and J back, but wondering whether to upgrade the Y now and just pay the fare difference, or wait for a potential offer either online or at LHR...
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Barely made my A380 QR F flight from BKK-DOH, luckily I had carry-on only and had my mobile pass. Check-in desk was closed when I arrived at the airport, meaning I had no premium lane voucher and no lounge invite voucher.
Looking at the site QR says it grants access to TG's F lounge. Does that include massages, or is that for TG's own F pax only?
Looking at the site QR says it grants access to TG's F lounge. Does that include massages, or is that for TG's own F pax only?
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True and I had an experience where a Y passenger was entertained. Not sure if "old" premium lane vouchers can be used for future flights. There's a control number and it may be checked, right? Although I have an impression no one will bother.
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In my experience, they don't check. I had an old BA one that I used on a Qatar flight.
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