Thai Airways (TG) [NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (Flame Free)
May 13, 2013, 2:52 pm
#1036
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 100
Good to know it's possible - there are 4 of us.
Our dates are very flexible... we want a 1-way flight anytime after March 25, 2014.
I know I'm searching waaaay ahead of time, and to be honest, our ideal departure would be somewhere in the range of June to September 2014 - I know I can't actually book it now since nothing has been released yet - I just want to get a feel for what the options are likely to be so that when it gets down to booking time, I'll know what I'm doing and not miss out. Hope that made sense...
Also, so far, my fave set of flights that I found was using Turkish Air from N. America to Europe and Europe to Asia - they had nice timing for their flights and stopovers, and I actually saw 4 tickets available on the Aeroplan site for Jan 2014 at one point. So that gave me hope that maybe I'd find similar tickets eventually for my target departure range, once tickets are released... but who knows...
I want a backup plan though, hence trying to figure out why the Aeroplan site will only show economy seats for Thai airways
May 13, 2013, 3:00 pm
#1037
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
TG usually only releases 2 seats at the time. You would have to book these 2 and then wait for 2 more to appear. Sometimes 2 more appear right after the first 2 have been booked.
Generally speaking, you would probably have much more options splitting your booking into 2 separate itineraries of 2 pax each and flying different routes.
Generally speaking, you would probably have much more options splitting your booking into 2 separate itineraries of 2 pax each and flying different routes.
May 13, 2013, 3:05 pm
#1038
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 100
) Anyhow, because of this, I don't want to be in the position of being alone for such a long journey with one of my kiddos to look after.
May 13, 2013, 3:09 pm
#1039
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
May 14, 2013, 4:27 am
#1041
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: IAH
Programs: UA nada, Hyatt Disc, Hilton Gold
Posts: 846
Question: does anyone know when TG uploads their flights into GDS?
I've been waiting for them to load in any flights past 29 March 2014 for more than a week now. Most airlines seem to do a daily update and run ~330 days in advance, but TG is lagging behind this mark pretty badly at the moment.
I've been waiting for them to load in any flights past 29 March 2014 for more than a week now. Most airlines seem to do a daily update and run ~330 days in advance, but TG is lagging behind this mark pretty badly at the moment.
Last edited by SeaRaptor; May 14, 2013 at 4:57 am Reason: Typo.
May 15, 2013, 10:47 am
#1042
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 26
I have the same question as SeaRaptor. I've been hoping to book BKK-KIX for 30 or 31 Mar 2014, but seemingly no awards inventory is being loaded past 29 Mar.
May 17, 2013, 2:28 pm
#1043
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: All Accor Plat, 1865 Voyager, AE E35K, HH Gold,Hyatt, Hrtz Gold, Marriott Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 1,673
Since it's myself, hubby, and 2 kids, flying separately isn't a good option for us. I have crazy eye problems, and will need the help of my hubby to fly with the kids since there are times when I literally cannot keep my eyes open (long story... I'm a freak ) Anyhow, because of this, I don't want to be in the position of being alone for such a long journey with one of my kiddos to look after.
Wonder if there is any way around this for us.. bummer...
) Anyhow, because of this, I don't want to be in the position of being alone for such a long journey with one of my kiddos to look after. Wonder if there is any way around this for us.. bummer...
May 23, 2013, 6:46 am
#1044
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: BRN + CGN
Programs: AC Peon / Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 107
Long-time AC reader, but this is my first time venturing into TG subforum. I hope fellow FTers can help me out here.
I have booked a reward J ticket ZRH-BKK. I see the metal is A340.
Some time has elapsed and I noticed while searching that I could also do ZRH-FRA-BKK. FRA-BKK would be A380, adding 4 hours to my travel time.
Question is: Is the J on A380 significantly better than the A340? I've never flown TG so I'm not sure what to expect. Pictures suggest the A380 would be better. I've flown a few times in J on SQ's A380 and the experience was absolutely amazing.
Thanks in advance. If it's a no-brainer, please hit me on the head with a hammer.
I have booked a reward J ticket ZRH-BKK. I see the metal is A340.
Some time has elapsed and I noticed while searching that I could also do ZRH-FRA-BKK. FRA-BKK would be A380, adding 4 hours to my travel time.
Question is: Is the J on A380 significantly better than the A340? I've never flown TG so I'm not sure what to expect. Pictures suggest the A380 would be better. I've flown a few times in J on SQ's A380 and the experience was absolutely amazing.
Thanks in advance. If it's a no-brainer, please hit me on the head with a hammer.
May 23, 2013, 8:54 am
#1045
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP, lowly UA 1K; Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold; National EC, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,215
I am arriving BKK from NRT in TG F at about 10 pm. My plan was to go into town to overnight and then back to the airport first thing for a 10am flight to DPS in J. Will I have access to the F lounge/check-in/security area in the morning?
Edit: It is all on a single ticket if it matters.
Edit: It is all on a single ticket if it matters.
May 23, 2013, 11:32 am
#1046
Ambassador: Thai Airways
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MEL, SIN, CDG, DXB
Programs: EK*P, TG*P, SQ*PPS
Posts: 978
Swap if you can :-)
May 23, 2013, 11:34 am
#1047
Ambassador: Thai Airways
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MEL, SIN, CDG, DXB
Programs: EK*P, TG*P, SQ*PPS
Posts: 978
I am arriving BKK from NRT in TG F at about 10 pm. My plan was to go into town to overnight and then back to the airport first thing for a 10am flight to DPS in J. Will I have access to the F lounge/check-in/security area in the morning?
Edit: It is all on a single ticket if it matters.
Edit: It is all on a single ticket if it matters.
May 26, 2013, 11:03 am
#1048
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BKK
Programs: ROP *G
Posts: 197
Is there any special reward/recognition for traveling more than 120k or 150k miles a year on Thai (Not other star alliance members, but specifically on Thai Airways being 60%Y 40%J class)? Currently at 69k so far this year (since Jan) and it's only May 
May 26, 2013, 1:37 pm
#1049
Ambassador: Thai Airways
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MEL, SIN, CDG, DXB
Programs: EK*P, TG*P, SQ*PPS
Posts: 978
There's ROP*G and you've already qualified for that based on your flying so far. Next step is ROP*P and this is an "invitation only" tier. Invitations offered to pax accumulating 80k Qmiles in TG J/F over successive years.
May 26, 2013, 3:36 pm
#1050
Join Date: May 2009
Programs: VS, CO, BA
Posts: 433
A346 vs 747 scheduling
Hello! I'm looking at booking an ex eu evening flight to BKK for 17th Nov.
The flights which are usually 747's with new first I.e. Fra and lhr are showing as 346's - is this likely to be a blip in the system that will be changed to a 747 later or is this likely to be the type used?
The flights which are usually 747's with new first I.e. Fra and lhr are showing as 346's - is this likely to be a blip in the system that will be changed to a 747 later or is this likely to be the type used?