Updated on THAI First A380
Feb 8, 2013, 6:05 am
#466
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but the cabin absolutely feels cheap. if not cheap then average. Have you been in the alcantara clad F cabin of LH's new F? It's like walking into a private jet cabin and the service is refined, not even teutonic, wifi works, and they hand out Bose QC headsets.
Feb 8, 2013, 8:56 pm
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now that i think about you are totally right, and i correct myself. if that table slides toward the center another person can of course sit on the ottoman.
but the cabin absolutely feels cheap. if not cheap then average. Have you been in the alcantara clad F cabin of LH's new F? It's like walking into a private jet cabin and the service is refined, not even teutonic, wifi works, and they hand out Bose QC headsets.
but the cabin absolutely feels cheap. if not cheap then average. Have you been in the alcantara clad F cabin of LH's new F? It's like walking into a private jet cabin and the service is refined, not even teutonic, wifi works, and they hand out Bose QC headsets.
Most of you will have seen the trip report: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-747-a380.html
Comparing with the likes of LH and SQ one can only so if you also compare the price. TG gives fantastic value for money and has the best end to end experience if you count the ground service.
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Feb 8, 2013, 10:33 pm
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Onboard: cheap cabin feel. Ok seats but no better than their old ones and you can't have a guest for bfast anymore with the new F configuration. Rimowa amenity kit (preferred the Tumi) to add to my extensive collection. Friendly staff but piss poor meal service. Just horrible awful catering. I had high expectations, perhaps on par with LH new F service, but it was another complete let down. Rubbery rolls, cheap service wear, unstylish, lacking imagination, flair or even taste. Cappuccino out of a 3 in 1 pouch totally undrinkable. The list goes on.
Feb 14, 2013, 7:21 pm
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While waiting for BTS last night the opposite direction train pulled in clad with TG A380 advertisements. The image immediately in front of me was a caucasian man sitting in 2E and a TG FA kneeling and serving orange juice on a tray. There were no other passengers in the cabin and it appeared the AVOD was showing the purple background welcome screen.
What caught my eyes however was the blue side screen that nobody seems to know anything about. It was prominent and, well, quite blue.
Feb 15, 2013, 6:19 am
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What is up with that screen...going to be like on the 77W in the future?
I think the TG A380 is fine, not quite as nice as LH but really quite good. I think they should have another lav up front instead of the lounge...I doubt that it will ever be used much.
Feb 15, 2013, 8:04 pm
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Can you use the lounge if wish ? I will be travelling with the wife from FRA-BKK and I thought it would be something different to sit in a lounge and have a drink.
Feb 15, 2013, 9:36 pm
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Feb 15, 2013, 9:45 pm
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Seems TG is not very strong in making this happen?
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Feb 15, 2013, 9:46 pm
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Yeah, on my recent fra-bkk no one used it, but cabin was only half full, and the bar was not set up...I am sure they would accommodate you...they didn't mind making a bed out of the empty seat next to me.
Once nice thing about the lounge area was they had a nice selection of English newspapers and magazines that I did not see anywhere else.
If you had a group of people flying and you wanted to socialize I could see it being alright.
Once nice thing about the lounge area was they had a nice selection of English newspapers and magazines that I did not see anywhere else.
If you had a group of people flying and you wanted to socialize I could see it being alright.
Feb 15, 2013, 11:35 pm
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That sounds great , I realise it wont be as comfy as the F seats but it will make a change sitting in a lounge at 30,000 feet..
Feb 15, 2013, 11:38 pm
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In regards to the TG A380 F experience.
I think that is an accurate assesment. TG has a price point for its F product which is a lot less than LH or SQ. Hence expectations have to be brought into line. (Arriving into BKK with the buggies/carts, and departing BKK using the F lounge/Spa is a great ground experience. LH ground experience IMO looks much better from the reports Ive seen, but again the price point is higher.)
Not to say that the basics like seat control software for the blue screen, mattress which are yet to arrive for the F seats, and catering cant be fixed and/or improved upon.
Not to say that the basics like seat control software for the blue screen, mattress which are yet to arrive for the F seats, and catering cant be fixed and/or improved upon.
Last edited by spizzy; Feb 15, 2013 at 11:43 pm
Feb 16, 2013, 3:02 am
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Thai Airways A380 First Class Pictures
Flew Thai Airways A380 from BKK to FRA on Jan 24, 2013 using United MileagePlus miles. Pictures & review on my blog http://travel.bart.la/2013/02/12/tha...l-first-class/ Thanks!
Feb 18, 2013, 6:01 am
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Flew Thai Airways A380 from BKK to FRA on Jan 24, 2013 using United MileagePlus miles. Pictures & review on my blog http://travel.bart.la/2013/02/12/tha...l-first-class/ Thanks!
