Thai Airways Offers Flight Simulator Sessions for Frequent Flyer Points
Dec 3, 2016, 2:46 am
#31
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dubai / NYC
Programs: EK-IO, UA-1K2MM, ETIHAD-GOLD, SPG-PLAT LIFETIME, JUMEIRAH SERIUS GOLD
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I did this with Malaysia Airlines around 15 years ago. Was a lot of fun. Had an hour in the 744 sim with one of their training pilots. At the time this was not something they publicized. They had a deal that you could use your miles for "anything" within reason & I had asked if time in the Sim was psbl. A few weeks later I was back in KL & they made it happen. A lot of fun & at the time a special experience. Not so special anymore considering besides this deal w Thai, EK has a full sim right at Dubai mall open to all with a reservation (30 min sessions) and its very cheap
Sep 25, 2017, 2:57 pm
#32
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: HSV (formerly AUS)
Programs: AA MM (like it matters!) All of my flying was personal travel, and COVID-19 stopped that.
Posts: 223
The program still exists at TG, although only for money, not for miles. They do not advertise it; you have to inquire.
Sep 28, 2017, 10:55 pm
#33
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 712
Oct 2, 2017, 3:58 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: HSV (formerly AUS)
Programs: AA MM (like it matters!) All of my flying was personal travel, and COVID-19 stopped that.
Posts: 223
I paid 20,000 baht for the session I took, and it was worth every satang!
Oct 3, 2017, 9:10 pm
#35
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 712
Thanks. I may have to try it for myself!! Do you happen to remember how long a session lasts for?
Oct 4, 2017, 11:25 am
#36
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: HSV (formerly AUS)
Programs: AA MM (like it matters!) All of my flying was personal travel, and COVID-19 stopped that.
Posts: 223
Mine was 30 minutes briefing on safety and flight plan, one hour in the simulator.
They ask about your flying background, so they can tailor the plan to your experience.
Inquire well in advance, and be prepared to be flexible on your schedule, as they generally keep the simulators busy with recurrent and contract pilot training.
They ask about your flying background, so they can tailor the plan to your experience.
Inquire well in advance, and be prepared to be flexible on your schedule, as they generally keep the simulators busy with recurrent and contract pilot training.
Oct 4, 2017, 12:20 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: SFO
Programs: OZ Diamond/*G, IHG Diamond Amb, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,239
That's a huge jump from the 9900 miles they used to charge.
Oct 9, 2017, 9:01 am
#39
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: HSV (formerly AUS)
Programs: AA MM (like it matters!) All of my flying was personal travel, and COVID-19 stopped that.
Posts: 223
Bt 20K is, at the current exchange rate, a bit north of US$600. $600/hr for Level D full sim time, with instructor pilot, is a pretty good deal, and, face it, there are not very many places on the planet where you can do that.
I plan to do it again, but I want to put in some more preparation before I do.