Thai Airways Offers Flight Simulator Sessions for Frequent Flyer Points
 

Do you have an extra 9,900 Royal Orchid points in your account? If so, you can redeem them not for a flight, but for a chance to spend an hour in one of Thai's flight simulators.

http://www.ausbt.com.au/thai-airways...t-flyer-points

That's really cheap, how are they able to fund this...........

This will use one of their flight simulators in their training center so they should manage to use it when it is available.

Wow that is a really good deal! Can the price in points be correct?

That is extremely cheap!

and it does not even seem to be a promotional offer as it's on their website as well
http://www.thaiairways.com/frequent-...ator-Award.htm

really cheap! other airlines offer that for 100k miles or more or for 250 USD up

Interesting.

Having previously tried my hand at landing an SQ A380 in Zurich in a snowstorm, I can verify that these simulators are both frighteningly realistic and a huge amount of fun.

Anybody know where Thais head office is in relation to suvarnabhumi airport.?

much closer to Don Muang airport; actually between Don Muang and the city

Sorry to spoil the excitement but you will not be flying the simulator as pilot.
You will just sit in the jump seat and watch the pilots train.
I was also excited about the reward, but once I found out, it turned me down. Hope they come up with a reward to allow you to fly perhaps for 50,000 miles.

Ahh, yes, you are correct. It actually states "How to redeem Non-Pilot Simulator Visit" but in my excitement I missed that small but crucial detail. Oh well, it was a nice idea for about 4 hours.... :rolleyes:

Lol now it makes sense why it's 9900 miles :(

Has anyone actually done this? Is it just a watching session rather than anything hands-on?

Surely "non-pilot" visit just means that it's aimed at people are ARE NOT pilots! In other words you're a 'non-pilot'.

Everyone on this thread seems to have talked themselves out of the experience because they may not get to touch the controls... can anyone elaborate further?


Here is the information I have received so far:


Thank you for your interest in our Non-Pilot Simulator Visit.

http://www.thaiairways.com/frequent-...ator-Award.htm
How to redeem Non-Pilot Simulator Visit

1.Member must make a reservation at least 3 working days in advance. To make a booking, please call 02 545 3622 between the hours of 09.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00 or via email at [email protected]
2.After the confirmation has been made with Flight Simulator Operation Department, member then need to complete the redemption process through Royal Orchid Plus website at www.thaiairways.com/rop. Member must log into their account and go to Lifestyle Redemption
3.Once the online award redemption has been completed, Flight Simulator Department will confirm via e-mail member's scheduled appointment within 1 working day or more before the reservation date. Member must print or present the e-mail confirmation from Flight Simulator Department on the appointed date. Please note mileage re-credit is not allowed.
4.Duration of the visit: Approximately 1 hour accompanied by a simulator specialist.
5.Flight Simulation session times can be requested from 09.00, 10.00 and14.00 Monday to Friday, except public holidays. Due to crew training, session times are subject to change at THAI’s discretion.
6.In the event of cancellation, the Flight Simulator Operation Department must be informed at least 1 working day in advance. Rebooking may be made 1 time within 3 months after the original booking.
7.Flight Simulation is held at the Thai Airways International Head Office, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok, located in Building 5.

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Terms and Conditions :
1.Redemption of award item is subject to availability. THAI reserves the right to postpone the visit, in case flight training is required.
2.Member can redeem for own-self or their nominee only, with a maximum of 3 persons per visit.
3.The minimum age is 12 years. Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
4.Member must be in good health and free from heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, pregnancy or other health conditions.
5.Proper attire should be worn.
6.Royal Orchid Plus reserves the right to change terms and conditions without notification in advance.
7.Once redemption has been completed mileage re-credit is not permitted under any circumstances.
8.Award item must be used within the award usage period, or else will be forfeited.
9.For inquiries and bookings, please contact Flight Simulator Operation Department Tel. 02 545 3622 from the hours of 09.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.
10.Member can redeem award THAI's simulator for 12,500 Miles until 31 May 2016

http://www.thaiairways.com/frequent-...ator-Award.htm


Sincerely,
Flight Simulation session times can be requested from 09.00 - 15.00, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Flight Simulator Operations Department
Thai Airways International Public Co. Ltd. ( Head Ofice )
Located in Building 5.
89 VIBHAVADI RANGSIT ROAD, CHATTUCHAK, BANGKOK 10900 THAILAND
Tel. 02 545 3622 / 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00

An uncle of mine was a very high ranking Australian police officer who had seen everything. He went in one with his pilot son and he panicked. He said it was so realistic he just had to get out of there immediately.

I'd just enjoy a regular landing, with maybe one or two buttons beeping at me.

I've redeemed it once for my son. He got to fly the A380 for an hour. He was assisted by simulator engineers sitting on the right hand seat and instructor's panel.

He flew the simulator in captain's seat. He's in command of the aircraft, not just sitting around in the jump seat!

He did a taxi, take off, circuit, a few touch and go, and landing with full motion on. It's a great experience and worth 9,900 miles.

Most of the sessions will be assigned to A380, A340 and A300 simulators since those are not as busy as other larger fleets.

Sounds brilliant actually - and superb value!

hey emailed me this morning to say: Thank you for your interest in our Non-Pilot Simulator Visit.

You're watch someone else fly it.

Either way, if I have time in Bangkok, I may well give it a go.