Nov 5, 2015, 10:10 am
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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
Jun 26, 2016, 11:01 am
#767
Join Date: Apr 2012
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purple1addict rows 32-39 do not exist on the A380 and if they did they would be on the upper deck. As I have said already in post 741 there WAS a problem that the lower deck link pointed to the A350 where there is a row 38. This was probably the cause of the confusion. Prospero has kindly corrected it already.
Jun 26, 2016, 11:42 am
#768
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purple1addict rows 32-39 do not exist on the A380 and if they did they would be on the upper deck. As I have said already in post 741 there WAS a problem that the lower deck link pointed to the A350 where there is a row 38. This was probably the cause of the confusion. Prospero has kindly corrected it already.
Jul 10, 2016, 3:14 am
#770
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Jul 10, 2016, 4:05 am
#772
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Jul 13, 2016, 5:05 am
#774
Join Date: May 2006
Location: NBO, MEL
Programs: QR Platinum, TK Elite
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Flew DOH BKK DOH in F with arrival/departure in J.
NBO DOH was met at the plane, and walked to Al Safwa Lounge. I really find the lounge to be underwhelming. Was collected from the lounge and taken to the plane for DOH BKK.
Was the only passenger in F DOH BKK, and service was great. No on arrival service.
BKK DOH - used the roped off section in the TG Lounge concourse E. Was okay, and no escort to plane. Excellent in flight service, with 1A as my seat and the seat across the aisle my bed. There were meant to be no PJ's/Slippers, but the crew found some.
Was not met on arrival, but did have access to Al Safwa.
NBO DOH was met at the plane, and walked to Al Safwa Lounge. I really find the lounge to be underwhelming. Was collected from the lounge and taken to the plane for DOH BKK.
Was the only passenger in F DOH BKK, and service was great. No on arrival service.
BKK DOH - used the roped off section in the TG Lounge concourse E. Was okay, and no escort to plane. Excellent in flight service, with 1A as my seat and the seat across the aisle my bed. There were meant to be no PJ's/Slippers, but the crew found some.
Was not met on arrival, but did have access to Al Safwa.
Jul 13, 2016, 8:07 am
#775
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Flew DOH BKK DOH in F with arrival/departure in J.
NBO DOH was met at the plane, and walked to Al Safwa Lounge. I really find the lounge to be underwhelming. Was collected from the lounge and taken to the plane for DOH BKK.
Was the only passenger in F DOH BKK, and service was great. No on arrival service.
BKK DOH - used the roped off section in the TG Lounge concourse E. Was okay, and no escort to plane. Excellent in flight service, with 1A as my seat and the seat across the aisle my bed. There were meant to be no PJ's/Slippers, but the crew found some.
Was not met on arrival, but did have access to Al Safwa.
NBO DOH was met at the plane, and walked to Al Safwa Lounge. I really find the lounge to be underwhelming. Was collected from the lounge and taken to the plane for DOH BKK.
Was the only passenger in F DOH BKK, and service was great. No on arrival service.
BKK DOH - used the roped off section in the TG Lounge concourse E. Was okay, and no escort to plane. Excellent in flight service, with 1A as my seat and the seat across the aisle my bed. There were meant to be no PJ's/Slippers, but the crew found some.
Was not met on arrival, but did have access to Al Safwa.
That, to be frank, is the only stand-out element which is different.
QR do not offer Arrival/Departure escorts at BKK at present. Once the new Lounge is erected, that may change but certainly not confirmed.
M
Jul 18, 2016, 8:22 am
#776
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: CBG
Programs: QR Gold, BA silver
Posts: 352
I have just been notified that my flight in September from BKK has been changed to a B77W, checking the timetable ahead, apparently all flights have been switched to 77W.
I had a mileage booking in first class to BHX through DOH and was downgraded to business, does anyone know what they are going to do? I have sent them an email to make sure that they realize my existence.
I had a mileage booking in first class to BHX through DOH and was downgraded to business, does anyone know what they are going to do? I have sent them an email to make sure that they realize my existence.
Jul 18, 2016, 8:26 am
#777
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I have just been notified that my flight in September from BKK has been changed to a B77W, checking the timetable ahead, apparently all flights have been switched to 77W.
I had a mileage booking in first class to BHX through DOH and was downgraded to business, does anyone know what they are going to do? I have sent them an email to make sure that they realize my existence.
I had a mileage booking in first class to BHX through DOH and was downgraded to business, does anyone know what they are going to do? I have sent them an email to make sure that they realize my existence.
I'm on mobile so cannot link, but within it you should find the information you require.
As your BKK leg has switched from an A380 to 777, you should be given the difference in miles (and tax) as a refund.
You will have to contact QR regarding this matter, but I'm glad to see that QR are proactively advising passengers of the change.
M
Jul 20, 2016, 8:44 pm
#779
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Jul 21, 2016, 3:42 am
#780
Join Date: May 2006
Location: NBO, MEL
Programs: QR Platinum, TK Elite
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Booked on a QR ticket BKK USM on Bangkok Airways. When I check in online for QR, I am able to do so for NBO DOH BKK but BKK USM does not show.
Would I check in online for this segment later on, on the QR site, or go to the Bangkok Airways site and check in there 24 hours before the flight?
Would I check in online for this segment later on, on the QR site, or go to the Bangkok Airways site and check in there 24 hours before the flight?