Thai Airways (TG) [NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (Flame Free)
Sep 5, 2014, 12:46 am
#1576
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It's not about having the right to get still all F treatment, but in trying to talk ground staff into getting something beyond normal J treatment
Sep 16, 2014, 4:50 am
#1577
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EDIT...found out MCT is 75 minutes and posted other questions in different thread.
Last edited by apodo77; Sep 16, 2014 at 6:53 pm
Sep 22, 2014, 5:39 am
#1578
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CDG
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I am arriving from CDG on TG931 at 6:30 AM. I would like to enjoy the spa massage and lounge before our next flight but I can't decide which connection to choose (business class CDG-SIN via BKK is the plan). Is it too early if I catch a 9 AM flight or should I plan big and stay in BKK til the 12 PM flight?
Sep 22, 2014, 7:25 am
#1579
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I am arriving from CDG on TG931 at 6:30 AM. I would like to enjoy the spa massage and lounge before our next flight but I can't decide which connection to choose (business class CDG-SIN via BKK is the plan). Is it too early if I catch a 9 AM flight or should I plan big and stay in BKK til the 12 PM flight?
Sep 22, 2014, 8:46 am
#1580
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CDG
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I don't really care what type of plane I fly to SIN, it's only a 2 hour flight, what I wanted to know is if a 2.5 hour layover in BKK is enough to enjoy the spa and free massage and lounge of I should extend the length of our layover?
Sep 22, 2014, 9:24 am
#1581
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Thanks, I think I didn't write my question correctly I don't really care what type of plane I fly to SIN, it's only a 2 hour flight, what I wanted to know is if a 2.5 hour layover in BKK is enough to enjoy the spa and free massage and lounge of I should extend the length of our layover?
I don't really care what type of plane I fly to SIN, it's only a 2 hour flight, what I wanted to know is if a 2.5 hour layover in BKK is enough to enjoy the spa and free massage and lounge of I should extend the length of our layover?J lounge is nothing special to extend the stay
Sep 22, 2014, 9:26 am
#1582
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Exactly the answer I needed, many many thanks, hopefully the wait won't be too long for the massage :-)
Sep 22, 2014, 4:46 pm
#1583
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E50K (*Gold), DL, CZ
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If booking a seat in Business, but the plane offers First Class (e.g., 747-400s), when can one select a seat in F? I recall reading somewhere that one would be allowed to sit there, but would receive J level service.
Or is it reserved for TG Royal Orchid Plus members only?
Thanks!
Or is it reserved for TG Royal Orchid Plus members only?
Thanks!
Sep 22, 2014, 6:50 pm
#1584
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If booking a seat in Business, but the plane offers First Class (e.g., 747-400s), when can one select a seat in F? I recall reading somewhere that one would be allowed to sit there, but would receive J level service.
Or is it reserved for TG Royal Orchid Plus members only?
Thanks!
Or is it reserved for TG Royal Orchid Plus members only?
Thanks!
however on international routes where they do not sell F tickets (for example BKK SIN), I have seen cases where the entire F area was empty (probably for more convenient and lazier service...) and one time only another guy and myself allocated there but nearly forgotten during service
on domestic routes they pretty fill up F section. A lot of TIP's usually...
Sep 22, 2014, 7:20 pm
#1585
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If booking a seat in Business, but the plane offers First Class (e.g., 747-400s), when can one select a seat in F? I recall reading somewhere that one would be allowed to sit there, but would receive J level service.
Or is it reserved for TG Royal Orchid Plus members only?
Thanks!
Or is it reserved for TG Royal Orchid Plus members only?
Thanks!
Sep 22, 2014, 8:14 pm
#1586
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: YYZ
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Thank you, BinSabai and dsquared37 for the insight!
In terms of status, I do have Star Gold and I'll definitely check in early for the HKG-BKK sector so that I may inquire about F.
On the return, I'll try the upper deck as I've never been on a UD except on TG's A380.
In terms of status, I do have Star Gold and I'll definitely check in early for the HKG-BKK sector so that I may inquire about F.
On the return, I'll try the upper deck as I've never been on a UD except on TG's A380.
It depends on your star alliance and/or Royal Orchid Status and if you do not have or are not high enough, how nice you ask and early you check in
however on international routes where they do not sell F tickets (for example BKK SIN), I have seen cases where the entire F area was empty (probably for more convenient and lazier service...) and one time only another guy and myself allocated there but nearly forgotten during service
on domestic routes they pretty fill up F section. A lot of TIP's usually...
however on international routes where they do not sell F tickets (for example BKK SIN), I have seen cases where the entire F area was empty (probably for more convenient and lazier service...) and one time only another guy and myself allocated there but nearly forgotten during service
on domestic routes they pretty fill up F section. A lot of TIP's usually...
BinSabai gives a thorough response so all I'd add is, if you really want to sit in the front, get to check in a little early and inquire. This tends to work well for domestic segments. For international regional flights it's just as likely the cabin will remain empty.
Sep 22, 2014, 9:50 pm
#1587
Join Date: Jul 2013
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sorry to tell you that on the HKG BKK sector, TG sells F tickets! Together with all the awards, F seems to get quite a good occupancy
I fly this sector every 2-3 months with a J ticket usually in the evening flight on the 747 and even as a Platinum member I did not get a free upgrade to F for quite a long time! A couple of years back you could get a free upgrade more often
I fly this sector every 2-3 months with a J ticket usually in the evening flight on the 747 and even as a Platinum member I did not get a free upgrade to F for quite a long time! A couple of years back you could get a free upgrade more often
Sep 22, 2014, 10:00 pm
#1588
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Sep 23, 2014, 5:21 am
#1589
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The A380's UD felt very roomy, indeed. Seeing as how I've always dreamt of flying in the 747's UD even as a young 'un, that's what I shall aim for this time. F can wait for a longer segment.
I'm not sure how I concluded that F wasn't sold on the HKG-BKK route. Probably whenever I've done a dummy booking, it just shows as business flex fare and that's where I stopped in the process. Had I gone to the next page, I'm guessing the F option would have appeared.
I'm not sure how I concluded that F wasn't sold on the HKG-BKK route. Probably whenever I've done a dummy booking, it just shows as business flex fare and that's where I stopped in the process. Had I gone to the next page, I'm guessing the F option would have appeared.
Sep 25, 2014, 5:11 pm
#1590
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later this year i am flying one way BKK-BLR on Thai, and i have the opportunity to confirm a *A upgrade award for the flight since i am booked in full Y.
is this flight worth an outlay of 25K UA miles (~$500 USD value) for the upgrade to royal silk??
the flight is operated w/ A330.
is this flight worth an outlay of 25K UA miles (~$500 USD value) for the upgrade to royal silk??
the flight is operated w/ A330.