TG reveal brand new 747 F class suites
Apr 17, 2012, 2:46 pm
#91
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ok so question how if the Current F product on the 747. what is the product like on the FRA-BKK route at present. Is the TG a fun and worthwhile expierence with the present product on 747
Apr 17, 2012, 9:39 pm
#92
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Apr 20, 2012, 1:48 pm
#93
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What're the best seats for a couple with the new configuration?
I've looked on Seatguru, but it doesn't seem to have an up to date seat map, and based on the seat map I've got to choose from (with 9F seats) the only seats together seem to be 3E & F? That can't be right, surely...?
Also, can anyone give anymore insight into how much separation there is between the seats? i.e. even though 3E & F are next to each other, are there walls that make them feel isolated? Is it possible for them to be opened out into one larger suite for a couple?
I've looked on Seatguru, but it doesn't seem to have an up to date seat map, and based on the seat map I've got to choose from (with 9F seats) the only seats together seem to be 3E & F? That can't be right, surely...?
Also, can anyone give anymore insight into how much separation there is between the seats? i.e. even though 3E & F are next to each other, are there walls that make them feel isolated? Is it possible for them to be opened out into one larger suite for a couple?
Last edited by The_Bhoy; Apr 20, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Apr 20, 2012, 3:51 pm
#94
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What're the best seats for a couple with the new configuration?
I've looked on Seatguru, but it doesn't seem to have an up to date seat map, and based on the seat map I've got to choose from (with 9F seats) the only seats together seem to be 3E & F? That can't be right, surely...?
Also, can anyone give anymore insight into how much separation there is between the seats? i.e. even though 3E & F are next to each other, are there walls that make them feel isolated? Is it possible for them to be opened out into one larger suite for a couple?
I've looked on Seatguru, but it doesn't seem to have an up to date seat map, and based on the seat map I've got to choose from (with 9F seats) the only seats together seem to be 3E & F? That can't be right, surely...?
Also, can anyone give anymore insight into how much separation there is between the seats? i.e. even though 3E & F are next to each other, are there walls that make them feel isolated? Is it possible for them to be opened out into one larger suite for a couple?
Seatguru will possibly cotton on to the fact it exists by about 2016!
Apr 20, 2012, 5:13 pm
#95
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I did wonder why I couldn't find any trip reports...
Apr 20, 2012, 5:29 pm
#96
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77W is a different product with a different layout. I'm sure the 74N will make an appearance somewhere prior to its official debut. However I think it might be safe to assume that 3E/F is the only pairing.
Apr 21, 2012, 9:17 pm
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Hmmm...decisions, decisions. I'm currently scheduled in F BKK-FRA in late August on the leased 9W 77W. However, the 747 that day is now reflecting the new config (9 seats in F). So...do I take the risk and switch to the 747 and possibly get the old product, or do I stick with the "sure thing" on the leased plane?
Apr 21, 2012, 9:50 pm
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Hmmm...decisions, decisions. I'm currently scheduled in F BKK-FRA in late August on the leased 9W 77W. However, the 747 that day is now reflecting the new config (9 seats in F). So...do I take the risk and switch to the 747 and possibly get the old product, or do I stick with the "sure thing" on the leased plane?
Stick with the 77W
Apr 22, 2012, 1:14 am
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Apr 23, 2012, 1:30 pm
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True. And I already know that TG is notorious for swapping A/C types. Would your answer change closer in (like early August) and if the new birds were already being seen on that route?
Apr 24, 2012, 4:59 am
#102
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you may be right, but FRA is one of their most important routes. It only happened few times that the new (and soon to be old) first product was *not* on the BKK-FRA route.
When I checked in April 2011, only one flight within 2 months was flown with the old F.
When I checked in April 2011, only one flight within 2 months was flown with the old F.
Apr 24, 2012, 12:28 pm
#103
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Just booked HKT-BKK-HKG award in F. Any chance that the 747-200 HKT-BKK will have the new seats? I know it is a short hop but it would be a nice treat.
Apr 24, 2012, 3:05 pm
#104
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It will be a BOEING 747-400.
The configuration could be 'anything in the Thai fleet on the day'.
Domestic you just never know
Apr 24, 2012, 4:19 pm
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Thanks