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Sep 24, 2015, 6:49 am
#121
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Transit in BKK is super easy, you need to worry at all. It is a very modern airport with good signage, lots of shops and good places to eat as well. I see that you are transiting to Myanmar. That means international transfers international, that's even easier, because it's all in the same section of the airport. If you transfer to domestic destinations, that's different, you need to get to a different part of the airport, but all clearly indicated and easy to find.
All the same, welcome to FT DivaTraveller.
Oct 1, 2015, 3:02 am
#122
Join Date: Oct 2015
Programs: Qantas Gold
Posts: 1
Check through from London to Siem Reap
I'm travelling from LHR - BKK - REP on a combination of Thai and Bangkok Airlines but purchased as separate tickets.
I emailed Thai Reservations about my luggage at least going straight through to REP from London but they said 'you have to collect your bags at Bangkok and clear customs then you need to check-in for your flight with Bangkok to Siem Reap'.
I believed there was an interline agreement between Thai and Bangkok Airlines?
Has anyone else been able to do this?
If not, how long does it take to do a baggage transfer/check-in at BKK as I have 1hr 40mins between the flights.
I emailed Thai Reservations about my luggage at least going straight through to REP from London but they said 'you have to collect your bags at Bangkok and clear customs then you need to check-in for your flight with Bangkok to Siem Reap'.
I believed there was an interline agreement between Thai and Bangkok Airlines?
Has anyone else been able to do this? If not, how long does it take to do a baggage transfer/check-in at BKK as I have 1hr 40mins between the flights.
Oct 10, 2015, 8:54 pm
#123
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 1
Thai Airways 777-300 IFE Box Locations
Hi
With the Thai Airways 777-300 ... London to Bangkok ... please can anyone tell me which seats have the IFE box ... so I can avoid ?
I'm ideally after sitting in a centre isle seat ....
Seat Guru seems to be a bit crap these days!
Thanks
Mark
With the Thai Airways 777-300 ... London to Bangkok ... please can anyone tell me which seats have the IFE box ... so I can avoid ?
I'm ideally after sitting in a centre isle seat ....
Seat Guru seems to be a bit crap these days!
Thanks
Mark
Oct 10, 2015, 10:06 pm
#124
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,324
I'm travelling from LHR - BKK - REP on a combination of Thai and Bangkok Airlines but purchased as separate tickets.
I emailed Thai Reservations about my luggage at least going straight through to REP from London but they said 'you have to collect your bags at Bangkok and clear customs then you need to check-in for your flight with Bangkok to Siem Reap'.
I believed there was an interline agreement between Thai and Bangkok Airlines? Has anyone else been able to do this?
If not, how long does it take to do a baggage transfer/check-in at BKK as I have 1hr 40mins between the flights.
I emailed Thai Reservations about my luggage at least going straight through to REP from London but they said 'you have to collect your bags at Bangkok and clear customs then you need to check-in for your flight with Bangkok to Siem Reap'.
I believed there was an interline agreement between Thai and Bangkok Airlines?
Has anyone else been able to do this? If not, how long does it take to do a baggage transfer/check-in at BKK as I have 1hr 40mins between the flights.
There is a interline agreement between TG and PG; sometimes you have to insist or even ask for the supervisor until things are properly done and bags checked through!
it helps to have a print out your PG ticket and this:
http://www.thaiairways.com/en_AE/Ter..._partner.page?
Oct 13, 2015, 4:46 am
#126
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,324
Oct 14, 2015, 8:37 am
#127
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ARN
Posts: 15
Hi,
I am flying ARN-BKK-KBV next month. I understand that the luggage will be checked through.
So after arriving in BKK I will go through passport control and customs in BKK, correct? But where will I get my luggage in KBV? Do I need to go to the international arrival belt or to the domestic belt? It is a domestic flight, will they deliver the luggage from that flight to two different belts? Or will I get the luggage from the domestic belt?
Thanks a lot!
I am flying ARN-BKK-KBV next month. I understand that the luggage will be checked through.
So after arriving in BKK I will go through passport control and customs in BKK, correct? But where will I get my luggage in KBV? Do I need to go to the international arrival belt or to the domestic belt? It is a domestic flight, will they deliver the luggage from that flight to two different belts? Or will I get the luggage from the domestic belt?
Thanks a lot!
Oct 14, 2015, 8:48 am
#128
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Hi,
I am flying ARN-BKK-KBV next month. I understand that the luggage will be checked through.
So after arriving in BKK I will go through passport control and customs in BKK, correct? But where will I get my luggage in KBV? Do I need to go to the international arrival belt or to the domestic belt? It is a domestic flight, will they deliver the luggage from that flight to two different belts? Or will I get the luggage from the domestic belt?
Thanks a lot!
I am flying ARN-BKK-KBV next month. I understand that the luggage will be checked through.
So after arriving in BKK I will go through passport control and customs in BKK, correct? But where will I get my luggage in KBV? Do I need to go to the international arrival belt or to the domestic belt? It is a domestic flight, will they deliver the luggage from that flight to two different belts? Or will I get the luggage from the domestic belt?
Thanks a lot!
Oct 14, 2015, 8:58 am
#129
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ARN
Posts: 15
Actually, KBV is an international airport so your customs clearance will be at your final destination if I am not mistaken. I have never personally done that, but I have observed passengers on KBV flights connecting to/from international TG flights all the time, and I have the impression that they just change planes at BKK without going through customs or rechecking their luggage.
I think (not sure!) that I will clear customs in BKK, as BKK-KBV is a domestic flight, and yes, I dont need to recheck my luggage. My point is: As my hold luggage needs to go through customs as well, will I get it in the international or domestic part of KBV airport? Even though I technically already entered Thailand in BKK.
Oct 14, 2015, 9:12 am
#130
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Thanks!
I think (not sure!) that I will clear customs in BKK, as BKK-KBV is a domestic flight, and yes, I dont need to recheck my luggage. My point is: As my hold luggage needs to go through customs as well, will I get it in the international or domestic part of KBV airport? Even though I technically already entered Thailand in BKK.
I think (not sure!) that I will clear customs in BKK, as BKK-KBV is a domestic flight, and yes, I dont need to recheck my luggage. My point is: As my hold luggage needs to go through customs as well, will I get it in the international or domestic part of KBV airport? Even though I technically already entered Thailand in BKK.
Either way, you will be guided through the process by the cabin crew and ground staff, so you have nothing to worry about.
Even though it is a domestic flight to KBV, customs clearance often takes place at the final destination with TG if connecting to an "international" airport such as KBV. KBV is a small, simple airport so just follow signage and instructions from ground staff. There likely will be other passengers making the exact same connections.
Oct 16, 2015, 9:17 am
#131
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Hi,
I am flying ARN-BKK-KBV next month. I understand that the luggage will be checked through.
So after arriving in BKK I will go through passport control and customs in BKK, correct? But where will I get my luggage in KBV? Do I need to go to the international arrival belt or to the domestic belt? It is a domestic flight, will they deliver the luggage from that flight to two different belts? Or will I get the luggage from the domestic belt?
Thanks a lot!
I am flying ARN-BKK-KBV next month. I understand that the luggage will be checked through.
So after arriving in BKK I will go through passport control and customs in BKK, correct? But where will I get my luggage in KBV? Do I need to go to the international arrival belt or to the domestic belt? It is a domestic flight, will they deliver the luggage from that flight to two different belts? Or will I get the luggage from the domestic belt?
Thanks a lot!
Your bags will be at a different belt in a different section of the baggage area. Upon disembarking in KBV you'll be shunted to the international baggage claim area.
Actually, KBV is an international airport so your customs clearance will be at your final destination if I am not mistaken. I have never personally done that, but I have observed passengers on KBV flights connecting to/from international TG flights all the time, and I have the impression that they just change planes at BKK without going through customs or rechecking their luggage.
Oct 16, 2015, 11:30 pm
#132
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ARN
Posts: 15
Oct 22, 2015, 4:26 am
#133
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BGO
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I'm arriving in BKK in 2 days, continuing to USM on a separate TG-ticket. With the haze and the airport currently closed, there is a high probability of cancellations.
I expect to get re-booked on another flight no problem, but I'm curious to what kind of service TG usually provides in cases like this. Will they arrange for accomodation etc. or do I have to use my travel insurance if an over-night delay happens?
I expect to get re-booked on another flight no problem, but I'm curious to what kind of service TG usually provides in cases like this. Will they arrange for accomodation etc. or do I have to use my travel insurance if an over-night delay happens?
Oct 22, 2015, 7:25 am
#134
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I'm arriving in BKK in 2 days, continuing to USM on a separate TG-ticket. With the haze and the airport currently closed, there is a high probability of cancellations.
I expect to get re-booked on another flight no problem, but I'm curious to what kind of service TG usually provides in cases like this. Will they arrange for accomodation etc. or do I have to use my travel insurance if an over-night delay happens?
I expect to get re-booked on another flight no problem, but I'm curious to what kind of service TG usually provides in cases like this. Will they arrange for accomodation etc. or do I have to use my travel insurance if an over-night delay happens?
Oct 27, 2015, 8:04 am
#135
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 64
Hello Thai Airways Board!
I am flying to Thailand early next year and intend to do a little bit of travelling. I have found few cheap nice flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai and Krabi.
This includes ridiculously cheap flights (Early Bird Saver) using Thai Airways (what suprises me that the Matrix ITA didn't pick those flights at all!) on A330, which even on sub 2 hr flight is considerably better than A320.
My question comes from a different angle, can somebody tell me if those flights are permitted for an upgrade using Miles and More miles and generally how to check upgrade availability? I have a number of miles that I will never ever use and they will simply be lost, so thought about upgrading those flights in Thailand just for fun really.
I am flying to Thailand early next year and intend to do a little bit of travelling. I have found few cheap nice flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai and Krabi.
This includes ridiculously cheap flights (Early Bird Saver) using Thai Airways (what suprises me that the Matrix ITA didn't pick those flights at all!) on A330, which even on sub 2 hr flight is considerably better than A320.
My question comes from a different angle, can somebody tell me if those flights are permitted for an upgrade using Miles and More miles and generally how to check upgrade availability? I have a number of miles that I will never ever use and they will simply be lost, so thought about upgrading those flights in Thailand just for fun really.