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Jun 13, 2022, 2:30 pm
#1591
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: UK - the nearest airport is named after a motorway !
Posts: 4,232
thanks
Jun 13, 2022, 5:22 pm
#1592
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,191
I have never departed the UK on TG as I refused to pay the UK government the exorbitant First/Business Class cabin surcharge (APD). Flew EasyJet or SAS UK to Europe and departed on TG from FRA or OSL.
Last edited by Thai-Kiwi; Jun 14, 2022 at 4:31 pm
Jun 14, 2022, 3:20 am
#1593
Join Date: May 2010
Location: UK & Phuket
Programs: TG Plat
Posts: 314
Alternatively just call the London office, they have good people. They might, as might LHR, have to refer you to your original booking office or agent but will still be able to give some advice.
Jun 16, 2022, 10:00 am
#1594
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Midwest USA
Posts: 130
Hello! Flying BKK-SIN in July in J on 359 with P2 and currently have 14J and 15K. Is this the most ideal scenario for 2 people traveling together or would the middle seats be better? Is the choice essentially what we have if you value having a window seat vs an E/F row if you value actually sitting next to one another?
Jun 16, 2022, 12:25 pm
#1595
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,191
The middle seats (E/F)are great for couples. The J &K option you mention would is not preferred, and if E/F pair is not available, then we would move to window-side single seats for privacy - especially if sleeping is desired. Your J & K selection would be a lower preference.
Priorty for a couple IMHO is any E/F, then separated A or K seats, and after that whatever minimises the aisle seating - probably going for mid-cabin.
Priorty for a couple IMHO is any E/F, then separated A or K seats, and after that whatever minimises the aisle seating - probably going for mid-cabin.
Jun 16, 2022, 3:57 pm
#1596
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: AU
Programs: former Olympic Airways Gold (yeah - still proud of that!)
Posts: 14,403
Hello! Flying BKK-SIN in July in J on 359 with P2 and currently have 14J and 15K. Is this the most ideal scenario for 2 people traveling together or would the middle seats be better? Is the choice essentially what we have if you value having a window seat vs an E/F row if you value actually sitting next to one another?
As a couple we both prefer window seats. Control of the shades, ability to look out the window. More sense of personal space and privacy. There’s only so much interaction you can have as a couple when you have headphones on watching a movie, or sleeping. You can talk during the meal, but have to be mindful of other pax anyway. So it’s not like there’s long conversations.
Jun 16, 2022, 8:43 pm
#1597
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,191
LHR/MEL/Europe FF I'm with you if by myself - but if with Mrs TK then I fall into line! That could be either E/F, or A/K (esp for overnights).
Jun 17, 2022, 12:10 am
#1598
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: TK E+, RJ S, AZ E
Posts: 1,869
LHR/MEL/Europe FF I'm with you if by myself - but if with Mrs TK then I fall into line! That could be either E/F, or A/K (esp for overnights).
Jun 17, 2022, 7:57 am
#1600
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Midwest USA
Posts: 130
LHR/MEL/Europe FF I'm with you if by myself - but if with Mrs TK then I fall into line! That could be either E/F, or A/K (esp for overnights).
I’m completely opposite to Thai-Kiwi!
As a couple we both prefer window seats. Control of the shades, ability to look out the window. More sense of personal space and privacy. There’s only so much interaction you can have as a couple when you have headphones on watching a movie, or sleeping. You can talk during the meal, but have to be mindful of other pax anyway. So it’s not like there’s long conversations.
As a couple we both prefer window seats. Control of the shades, ability to look out the window. More sense of personal space and privacy. There’s only so much interaction you can have as a couple when you have headphones on watching a movie, or sleeping. You can talk during the meal, but have to be mindful of other pax anyway. So it’s not like there’s long conversations.
It’s more about personal preference. But I guess more people will choose your option than LHR/MEL/Europe FF option as this is what I understand from the people posting on this issue at the moment (together vs windows-seat wins 3 to 1).
Ha! I love all the different opinions. We have 2 J legs with this config and I can't change one of them at this point (no seats open) so we're going to try it both ways! I'll report back with my preference
Jun 17, 2022, 6:00 pm
#1601
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Bay Area California
Posts: 395
Hello! Flying BKK-SIN in July in J on 359 with P2 and currently have 14J and 15K. Is this the most ideal scenario for 2 people traveling together or would the middle seats be better? Is the choice essentially what we have if you value having a window seat vs an E/F row if you value actually sitting next to one another?
Jun 23, 2022, 2:53 am
#1602
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,324
Same dilemma for our upcoming flights (we have 4 long hauls on A359) and spouse and I have selected 12A and 15A on all of them. 14B /14J is very exposed to the aisle and not ideal especially on a long haul overnight. We both plan to sleep for the majority of the time and since we prefer privacy, extra storage/ space and views that made sense especially since we will be spending a lot of time together once we reach our destination. E/F although are isolated from the aisle in my opinion they are not as private since they are in the middle of the cabin - and not provide the little bit extra storage by the window. But again for 2 people traveling together maybe the priorities are different.
Jul 7, 2022, 6:28 am
#1603
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: UA 1K/MM, EK Gold, CX Silver
Posts: 880
Travelling with an infant in C
For a couple with 1 infant on BKK to MEL return on a 359 in C - which bassinet seat is better? Row 11 or 19? Can we book both center seats and be sure they won't move one of us to make room for another baby?
Any other comments or tips?
thanks
Any other comments or tips?
thanks
Jul 7, 2022, 10:12 am
#1605
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 425
You say you are BAEC Gold, so assuming you are in the UK, LHR-BKK in October gives this information for the route....20 kg checked baggage for the lowest fare on the TG website, and of course hand baggage also. TG tends to be quite generous in their baggage allowance.
If you booked through somewhere other than the TG website, you would be best asking the booking agent you used!
If you booked through somewhere other than the TG website, you would be best asking the booking agent you used!