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Old Feb 13, 2017, 7:23 pm
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Originally Posted by mimo123
Oh damn I wanted to fly Thai F partly for the Rimowa kits. Why wouldn't they offer on an overnight F flight to ICN?
not sure though, last time i flew BKK-ICN it wasn't an overnight so probably no rimowa kits? don't know.
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Old Feb 13, 2017, 7:27 pm
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Originally Posted by annielee
anyone fly on the SYD-BKK recently TG 476 ?? izzit and old or new F ??
SYD-BKK usually new F. probably around 9/10 times you'll get new F on this route.
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Old Feb 13, 2017, 7:53 pm
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Originally Posted by Benny Wongtiraporn
not sure though, last time i flew BKK-ICN it wasn't an overnight so probably no rimowa kits? don't know.
they do not sell F tickets on the BKK ICN route, so even if you sit in a F seat, you only get J service
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Old Feb 13, 2017, 9:47 pm
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
they do not sell F tickets on the BKK ICN route, so even if you sit in a F seat, you only get J service
Its a confirmed F ticket. Seems like they are selling F on some days.
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Old Feb 14, 2017, 3:50 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
they do not sell F tickets on the BKK ICN route, so even if you sit in a F seat, you only get J service
Indeed F is sold - ICN-BKK-ICN when the 744 is operating TG659/TG658. And it is expensive.

I mentioned to the THAI staff in Seoul if they knew that attempting to book a simple return in F ICN-BKK-ICN failed (only provided Business class options), but could be done using the multi-city tool. They acknowledged this peculiarity but didn't seemed concerned at all they this could reduce possible business for them.

I flew recently on the 744 ICN-BKK-(AKL) and will return over the weekend. No F sold outbound according to cabin crew, and I presume they carried crew capable of servicing the F cabin in the event of last minute sales.
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Old Feb 14, 2017, 4:51 am
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Originally Posted by Thai-Kiwi
Indeed F is sold - ICN-BKK-ICN when the 744 is operating TG659/TG658. And it is expensive.

I mentioned to the THAI staff in Seoul if they knew that attempting to book a simple return in F ICN-BKK-ICN failed (only provided Business class options), but could be done using the multi-city tool. They acknowledged this peculiarity but didn't seemed concerned at all they this could reduce possible business for them.

I flew recently on the 744 ICN-BKK-(AKL) and will return over the weekend. No F sold outbound according to cabin crew, and I presume they carried crew capable of servicing the F cabin in the event of last minute sales.
I stand corrected! doubt that it is a strategic move to explore premium market in Korea (like they do in Japan); maybe just as they use 747 now on this route...have not seen TG F on this route during last 15 years
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Old Feb 15, 2017, 3:26 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
I stand corrected! doubt that it is a strategic move to explore premium market in Korea (like they do in Japan); maybe just as they use 747 now on this route...have not seen TG F on this route during last 15 years
Quite a surprise too - I rather hoped they would not sell F and I could nestle in the F cabin.....

Worse, the 744 for TG658 on Sunday has been turned into a 773 - not that the seat would make any difference. I always get a lousy sleep on 656/658 in Y or J.
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Old Feb 15, 2017, 5:30 am
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when they do sell F on this route, prices are quite high, even higher than japan routes! almost 100k THB RT last time i checked.
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Old Feb 18, 2017, 3:05 am
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will report back whether im out of luck with the 10th time that it's on the old F :-) another q, since this is a day flight, will we get pyjamas or only the rimowa kit ?
Originally Posted by Benny Wongtiraporn
SYD-BKK usually new F. probably around 9/10 times you'll get new F on this route.
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Old Feb 18, 2017, 3:13 am
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Originally Posted by annielee
will report back whether im out of luck with the 10th time that it's on the old F :-) another q, since this is a day flight, will we get pyjamas or only the rimowa kit ?
usually get pyjamas, but you might have to ask...
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Old Feb 18, 2017, 3:29 am
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thanks for your prompt reply again :-) im checking the baggage allowance, knew the 50kg checked baggage, but only 1x 7kg carry on ?

Originally Posted by BinSabai
usually get pyjamas, but you might have to ask...
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Old Feb 18, 2017, 3:36 am
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Originally Posted by annielee
thanks for your prompt reply again :-) im checking the baggage allowance, knew the 50kg checked baggage, but only 1x 7kg carry on ?
TG does not have a Problem with F passengers bring much more carry on then that, but that depends on ground staff of departing Airport...
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Old Feb 18, 2017, 3:39 am
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i flew biz from MEL few months ago and they weigh every bag i had, and only 1 is allowed :-) normally i bought food items back and i prefer to hand carry it, hence 2 carry on..hope i will get a better experience in SYD.. since this is my first time 1st class travel, i guess i can only access NZ lounge in SYD ?
Originally Posted by BinSabai
TG does not have a Problem with F passengers bring much more carry on then that, but that depends on ground staff of departing Airport...
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Old Feb 18, 2017, 3:50 am
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Originally Posted by annielee
i flew biz from MEL few months ago and they weigh every bag i had, and only 1 is allowed :-) normally i bought food items back and i prefer to hand carry it, hence 2 carry on..hope i will get a better experience in SYD.. since this is my first time 1st class travel, i guess i can only access NZ lounge in SYD ?
and Singapore Lounge; quite close to each other and to departure gate
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Old Feb 18, 2017, 4:13 am
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Originally Posted by annielee
i flew biz from MEL few months ago and they weigh every bag i had, and only 1 is allowed :-) normally i bought food items back and i prefer to hand carry it, hence 2 carry on..hope i will get a better experience in SYD.. since this is my first time 1st class travel, i guess i can only access NZ lounge in SYD ?
Departing Auckland on Friday I had my carry-on weighed - 8.3 kg. No dramas from the Auckland Airport staff (i.e. not associated with any once airline). I tried looking for THAI's business class carry-on allowances and was somewhat surprised not find find any thing except a general 7kg plus a comport/handbag.

I also had 8kg of computers in a slim-line bag that the airport staff were not interest in.

I wanted to be ready to 'argue the toss' - which is hard if you can't prove you are allowed more in J as I had thought was the case.

Is there and official higher carry-on allowance for J/F pax document somewhere?

Cheers,TK
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