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Nov 29, 2018, 1:29 am
#1186
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,702
Agree! Especially if you are travelling with someone and would like to dine together, the new F on the 747 is pretty uncomfortable for the person sitting in the "buddy seat" to say the least.
Dec 7, 2018, 9:16 am
#1187
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: TG Gold member
Posts: 1
Upgrading an economy ticket
I am a TG Gold member and have purchased an economy ticket (BKK to KUL). Is there any way of bidding on an upgrade to business class or purchasing an upgrade ticket prior to the flight? I do not want to use points.
Dec 7, 2018, 11:50 am
#1188
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,207
First is a 'Standby Upgrade' only available at the airport. You pay a fee to fly in the business cabin, but mileage remains at the economy rate. The rates depends on which economy class sub-fare you have (Y, B, M, H, Q, T, K, V, W, L etc). In some cases economy fares will not be upgradeable. Cost THB 1400-6600 (see below)
Read about standby upgrades here: http://www.thaiairways.com/en_AU/pla...obusiness.page
Second is to simply buy -up to a business class ticket. You'll pay the fare difference and a fee, and your new ticket will be issued in business class and earn miles at the business rate. Your economy ticket must have no restrictions that prohibit this (some of the deeply discounted economy fares). In some cases it will be cheaper to cancel the economy ticket and buy a business ticket.
Dec 7, 2018, 12:02 pm
#1189
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
In my experience the standby upgrades rarely make sense from Economy to Business on these regional flights. Usually you end up paying about the same as confirmed J, but it is not confirmed and you only get Y mileage accrual.
Standby upgrades do make sense on long haul flights when they sometimes cost less than regular J and F fares.
For KUL, I would suggest buying J if you definitely want it. Otherwise, you could just get a good seat in Y as ROP Gold, and hope for an upgrade.
Standby upgrades do make sense on long haul flights when they sometimes cost less than regular J and F fares.
For KUL, I would suggest buying J if you definitely want it. Otherwise, you could just get a good seat in Y as ROP Gold, and hope for an upgrade.
Dec 24, 2018, 9:40 am
#1190
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 10
Thai currency converter?
When trying to book a flight, the Thai Airways site consistently shows me a converted rate to USD which is much lower than the current exchange rate. I know that it says: "The currency converter is meant only as an indicative tool for travellers based on the latest information available and should not be relied on upon for any other purposes." When I purchase a ticket, will my credit card be billed in Thai Baht and converted by the credit card company to USD at the current higher exchange rate or will my card be billed in $ at something close to the rate listed on their site? Thanks.
Dec 24, 2018, 12:03 pm
#1191
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,207
Billing usually happens in the currency of the originating country, or in USD for some exceptions eg Cambodia, VietNam (there are others).
I used a NZ card to buy flights Bangkok to Singapore, which was billed in THB and converted to NZD by my card company. My flights from NZ to Bangkok were priced in NZD and since I used my NZ card, there were no currency exchange issues.
I used a NZ card to buy flights Bangkok to Singapore, which was billed in THB and converted to NZD by my card company. My flights from NZ to Bangkok were priced in NZD and since I used my NZ card, there were no currency exchange issues.
Dec 24, 2018, 7:34 pm
#1192
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,702
Billing usually happens in the currency of the originating country, or in USD for some exceptions eg Cambodia, VietNam (there are others).
I used a NZ card to buy flights Bangkok to Singapore, which was billed in THB and converted to NZD by my card company. My flights from NZ to Bangkok were priced in NZD and since I used my NZ card, there were no currency exchange issues.
I used a NZ card to buy flights Bangkok to Singapore, which was billed in THB and converted to NZD by my card company. My flights from NZ to Bangkok were priced in NZD and since I used my NZ card, there were no currency exchange issues.
dkayford, what is the originating country of the flight you are looking to book? - Then we might be able to help you find out.
Dec 25, 2018, 3:39 am
#1194
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,702
If I price up a dummy reservation KTM-BKK on thaiairways.com (on the Thailand site), it is priced in Nepalese Rupees, so I would strongly expect you to be charged in that currency if completing that booking.
For comparison, doing the same on a booking originating in Cambodia, this comes out in USD (as Thai-Kiwi already mentioned).
Hope this helps!
For comparison, doing the same on a booking originating in Cambodia, this comes out in USD (as Thai-Kiwi already mentioned).
Hope this helps!
Dec 31, 2018, 1:08 am
#1196
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,331
sometimes their website has bugs, in particular after recent relaunch
Dec 31, 2018, 1:44 am
#1197
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Ventura
Programs: Gov't Travel Aficionado, UA Plat
Posts: 288
I don't have any issue ordering any meals on my three upcoming F flights. Are you trying to select your meal while you're in the "manage booking" page or under the dedicated meal pre-order page? Try the link below.
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_US/Ma...ng_tab_3.page?
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_US/Ma...ng_tab_3.page?
Dec 31, 2018, 2:00 am
#1198
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 75
I am having similar issues. Out of 4 legs on TG the requests are online only shown for 2 legs. Called local Thai office and they send me a copy directly out of Amadeus where everything is displayed correctly. The 2 other legs on LH are also shown online correctly.
Dec 31, 2018, 2:29 am
#1199
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,331
I don't have any issue ordering any meals on my three upcoming F flights. Are you trying to select your meal while you're in the "manage booking" page or under the dedicated meal pre-order page? Try the link below.
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_US/Ma...ng_tab_3.page?
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_US/Ma...ng_tab_3.page?
Dec 31, 2018, 10:14 am
#1200
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 508
Yeah, it's SUPER weird, I'll try to order from the flights DEPARTING BKK, and it defaults to Yangon. Just when you thought you've beat the website, it's got another bug. I'll try giving them a call or email to get the menu.
It's just funny, TPE and MLE departing cities pulls the menu NO PROBLEM, but all the menus from BKK, defaults to Yangon.
It's just funny, TPE and MLE departing cities pulls the menu NO PROBLEM, but all the menus from BKK, defaults to Yangon.