More Lousy Service
Aug 17, 2010, 12:41 am
#31
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And TIT is an inane statement.
Aug 17, 2010, 4:13 am
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Most of my TG flights have been fine, but seldom they are long hauls.
On a flight back to BKK from HKG last year in C my better half asked for mama noodles instead of the breakfast they were serving. The response was 'we only have those on big planes'. We were on a 772.
Same flight, I was recovering from food poisoning, and asked for a ginger ale. 5 minutes later I asked again and was told 'someone is getting it.' 5 minutes later the third inquiry was met with 'oh, we don't have any.'
On a flight back to BKK from HKG last year in C my better half asked for mama noodles instead of the breakfast they were serving. The response was 'we only have those on big planes'. We were on a 772.
Same flight, I was recovering from food poisoning, and asked for a ginger ale. 5 minutes later I asked again and was told 'someone is getting it.' 5 minutes later the third inquiry was met with 'oh, we don't have any.'
Aug 17, 2010, 12:35 pm
#33
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As to why we continue to fly Thai when the service is inconsistant... because they are the only Non-stop flight from LA to BKK. That makes up for alot of evil..
I must say my return flight from BKK to LAX in PE was much better than the flight over in Business. The food was better and the service was better. PE continues to be a good buy with tons of leg room at very little cost increase over economy. Important if you are on the tall side like me. Too bad the seats don't have abit more recline to make sleeping easier. I'm one of those that can't sleep sitting up.
I must say my return flight from BKK to LAX in PE was much better than the flight over in Business. The food was better and the service was better. PE continues to be a good buy with tons of leg room at very little cost increase over economy. Important if you are on the tall side like me. Too bad the seats don't have abit more recline to make sleeping easier. I'm one of those that can't sleep sitting up.
Aug 17, 2010, 1:17 pm
#34
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As to the quality of the service and food & beverage offerings; I would hope it's still head and shoulders above any of the US legacy carriers first class product.
Aug 18, 2010, 2:23 am
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As to why we continue to fly Thai when the service is inconsistant... because they are the only Non-stop flight from LA to BKK. That makes up for alot of evil..
I must say my return flight from BKK to LAX in PE was much better than the flight over in Business. The food was better and the service was better. PE continues to be a good buy with tons of leg room at very little cost increase over economy. Important if you are on the tall side like me. Too bad the seats don't have abit more recline to make sleeping easier. I'm one of those that can't sleep sitting up.
I must say my return flight from BKK to LAX in PE was much better than the flight over in Business. The food was better and the service was better. PE continues to be a good buy with tons of leg room at very little cost increase over economy. Important if you are on the tall side like me. Too bad the seats don't have abit more recline to make sleeping easier. I'm one of those that can't sleep sitting up.
Aug 18, 2010, 3:56 am
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Aug 21, 2010, 4:14 am
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Aug 21, 2010, 4:47 am
#39
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Within Thailand and the SE Asia region they will often travel on private jet/helicopter. I believe the prime minister office has a medium-range jet that is sometimes utilized by the Royal family. On long-haul routes where TG operate, the Royal will travel in the highest cabin class available. Otherwise they'll travel on foreign airlines in the highest cabin class available.
Aug 21, 2010, 5:26 pm
#41
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I say, "get real" to them. There are airlines who cater for the rich and famous, and as much as I enjoy their service, TG is not one of them.
Aug 22, 2010, 8:01 am
#42
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The Royal Thai Air Force and Army has VIP fleets including Boeing 737-800BBJ, Airbus A319CJ, ERJ 135LR, ATR72-500 and older private jets. Some of them are very nice (BBJ and A319CJ) and truly VIP--much better than TG F class.
Aug 22, 2010, 9:25 am
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No doubt that the high-ranking ministers and Royal family can occasionally use a private jet for regional travel. Unfortunately the number of TIPs appear very large and probably includes not only MPs but military, staff of the government (and of Royals), etc... and their family. And for all those, paying next to nothing to fly in TG F or J is a perk that even rich people would enjoy.
