Updated on THAI First A380
Dec 25, 2012, 11:41 pm
#406
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Row 2 would be my first choice as has been said already.
I got the impression from other posts that I could select seat and meal. I've done the meal, but not seat assignments. I have read somewhere that I can do it at a Thai office...? I may just hop on the airport link and go out to BKK first class check in area and get it done! Or at least I'll know if all seats are already assigned and there are no choices left.
I looked at lot.com but not sure where to input UA record locator. I'll take a second look before hopping on the BTS, in any case.
I looked at lot.com but not sure where to input UA record locator. I'll take a second look before hopping on the BTS, in any case.
Dec 26, 2012, 7:28 am
#408
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I could swear when I booked my flight initially on Thai.com I was able to select seats on the A380 in F, but the meals choice came in a separate email about 24+ hours from departure.
Dec 26, 2012, 1:58 pm
#409
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Yes that's right - you can select seats online at the time of booking, but if you don't do it then there is no TG online method of doing it later. Meals are different.
Dec 26, 2012, 2:48 pm
#410
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100% agree and it is annoying! I also don't like how in J they often have several seats just randomly blocked for crew or what have you, so the plane could look chocka-block online, then have like 3 people in the whole cabin (slight exaggeration, but you see what I mean).
Dec 26, 2012, 9:08 pm
#411
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I would avoid 1A but 1K isn't so bad. I spent a bit of time in the lounge area when my 1F seat was inop and the crew was attempting to fix it. I have to say the lounge area is not the comfortable and I don't think will be occupied much or for long.
Row 2 would be my first choice as has been said already.
Row 2 would be my first choice as has been said already.
Dec 27, 2012, 12:34 am
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Dec 28, 2012, 6:31 am
#413
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Had a very nice flight albeit short - Hong Kong to BKK. Was with my husband so sat in 2E and F which was perfect for the two of us. Seats very comfortable and service excellent. Food just Ok - I pre ordered lobster Thermidor which was good bu t husband did lamb which was terrible. It was fun and comfortable but MUCH prefer Lufthansa a380 first class!
Jan 1, 2013, 7:52 am
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I believe that the 9W 777s start to go back in May/June so I think it is highly likely that the A380 will be running by June
Jan 1, 2013, 12:09 pm
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I hope you're right, though, as I have booked CDG-BKK in early May.
Jan 2, 2013, 11:56 am
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They are leased until October/November, according to this article: http://www.airlinenewsindia.com/2011...raft-from.html
I hope you're right, though, as I have booked CDG-BKK in early May.
I hope you're right, though, as I have booked CDG-BKK in early May.
Hopefully once the fourth one is delivered (in February?) they will confirm a start date for the CDG route, especially as it around this time they would start updating their Summer schedules.
Jan 2, 2013, 8:18 pm
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Jan 2, 2013, 10:36 pm
#420
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A family member is doing BKK-NRT on the A380 in first class on Jan 8. My hubby and I will do BKK-FRA on A380 in first on Jan 7.
There is a big billboard near BKK airport that advertises the CDG routing on the A380, but it doesn't indicate dates. I think it mentioned FRA-NRT-CDG as the destinations for the new aircraft.
There is a big billboard near BKK airport that advertises the CDG routing on the A380, but it doesn't indicate dates. I think it mentioned FRA-NRT-CDG as the destinations for the new aircraft.