Any Chance BNE-BKK F to be resumed ?
Nov 9, 2010, 8:15 pm
#1
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Any Chance BNE-BKK F to be resumed ?
As Thai have removed and reinstated F class service on the BNE-BKK route a few times over the last few years,even via SYD. I just wondered if anyone has an insight into wheather they will reinstate again at any time in the future.
Maybe some of the ROP members based in Australia might know or can find out we their special contacts.
Thanks in anticipation of your help.
Maybe some of the ROP members based in Australia might know or can find out we their special contacts.
Thanks in anticipation of your help.
Nov 9, 2010, 10:47 pm
#2
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Ah ha, the special contacts that they give to us, Thai Important Passengers
, let me see, no, they say, no more First for Auckland or Brisbane. This is not good as it was well patronised by the Important People from the South mainly because we dislike the transfer from domestic to International @ Sydney 
Doesn't seem fair, we struggle for years to get parity with the American dollar, now we have it, they pull First out of Brissie.
, let me see, no, they say, no more First for Auckland or Brisbane. This is not good as it was well patronised by the Important People from the South mainly because we dislike the transfer from domestic to International @ Sydney Doesn't seem fair, we struggle for years to get parity with the American dollar, now we have it, they pull First out of Brissie.
Nov 10, 2010, 7:54 pm
#3
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I think you may be interested in a telephone conversation I had yesterday with Thai. Furthermore, if I interpret the acarsd data correctly, then I'm led to believe the planes are already deployed on BKK-SYD.
HS-TNA
HS-TNB
HS-TNC
TG664 is BKK-PVG which had first-class service until recently. TG478 is BKK-SYD.
HS-TNA
HS-TNB
HS-TNC
TG664 is BKK-PVG which had first-class service until recently. TG478 is BKK-SYD.
Nov 10, 2010, 8:10 pm
#4
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We want BNE to stay as it is now: NON-STOP and with 2-2-2 B777 Business Class config. We do not want this insane SYD stopover en route Once the Koru Club refurbishment is finished, I am looking forward to a better experience with TG ex BNE; non-stop, acceptable lie-flat seats, decent lounge.
Once the Koru Club refurbishment is finished, I am looking forward to a better experience with TG ex BNE; non-stop, acceptable lie-flat seats, decent lounge.
Nov 10, 2010, 9:10 pm
#5
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I think you may be interested in a telephone conversation I had yesterday with Thai. Furthermore, if I interpret the acarsd data correctly, then I'm led to believe the planes are already deployed on BKK-SYD.
HS-TNA
HS-TNB
HS-TNC
TG664 is BKK-PVG which had first-class service until recently. TG478 is BKK-SYD.
HS-TNA
HS-TNB
HS-TNC
TG664 is BKK-PVG which had first-class service until recently. TG478 is BKK-SYD.
Nov 10, 2010, 11:49 pm
#6
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I understand that pasengers ex syd would not like this though.
Thanks BKKROP, yes having used SYD, LHR, CDG and many othger big airports, BNE has to be one of the best and easiest airports to transfer through or arrive/depart.
If you hear anything new please advise.
Nov 11, 2010, 6:48 pm
#8
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I was confused why L4ibsch responded to your OP by telling us that there are 346 a/c on SYD-BKK route and that it is F... IMHO, they have been there for some time now and F has been back there even longer...
Nov 11, 2010, 11:23 pm
#9
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My interest is simple as I have an biz class award ticket to BNE for Songkran holidays here in Thailand which I can upgrade to F if F service becomes available on that route.
Nov 14, 2010, 4:25 pm
#10
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Speaking of transferring in SYD, I am doing exactly that in February as I want to try Thai F. Just about to book my (paid 
) flight from MEL and wondering how long I should give myself to transfer from domestic to the international having never done it before. Thanks.
) flight from MEL and wondering how long I should give myself to transfer from domestic to the international having never done it before. Thanks.
Nov 14, 2010, 5:51 pm
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Hi Rog, You are in First, so you are able to take it easy. I allow one hour just for the transfer, you have to pick up bags, buy a rail ticket, go underground, wait for train etc, seems to fill close to 45 minutes. The immigration and customs at SYD is spread out, takes longer than MEL so one hour before departing seems the outside to check in. So... ensure you arrive in SYD, at least 2 hours before departure or arrive earlier and relax in the lounge. TG use the ANZ lounge in SYD, pleasant, comfortable but nothing that will excite you to stay any longer than necessary. The 346 is a lovely flight, enjoy
Nov 14, 2010, 6:58 pm
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Nov 14, 2010, 8:33 pm
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Hi vbroucek & Rog. I have always liked the 346, we had it in MEL "in the old days", and of late have used it out of BNE/SYD, so I imagine it is starting to date, but like the 747s , they just feel so comfortable. I used to prefer row 16 in the section immediately behind F, it was away from the flapping curtain between First, 3/4 seats back, yet close to the toilet just a couple of rows back. After numerous flights we decided we preferred the centre, as both of us had access to an aisle, and on an overnight flight, meant not waking the other up. In the end, it is a personal choice, the only chair I disliked was the first row on the aisle in both sections.
Nov 16, 2010, 10:04 am
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TG is offering f-Class onl on (some) of iths B744 and on A340-600.
as long as the A340 wont fly into BNE you wont see f-class compartment come back to you! All B777 haev been equipped without F-compartment (apart form the 9W-leased on CDG-NRT-routes - a real exception!
as long as the A340 wont fly into BNE you wont see f-class compartment come back to you! All B777 haev been equipped without F-compartment (apart form the 9W-leased on CDG-NRT-routes - a real exception!