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Jan 17, 2020, 5:04 am
#1471
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: 3,699
Exactly - same for me in Japan, and for some reason Sweden, as the only two I have encountered. They always want to verify that I am allowed to stay in Thailand when returning, which is always a fun task to convince them of with a passport with god knows how many stamps for entries, exits, visa transfers, renewals, re-entry permits and what not.
Jan 17, 2020, 11:33 am
#1472
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,195
And some (many?) airlines will issue BPs where TG doesn’t. Indeed, Ryan Air (I think) will charge you a hefty fee if you don’t OLCI and have an e-BP.
My guess is that it is more likely to be that some of TG’s outstations are simply not cleared/certified/capable to a level to allow the issue of BPs online - either by Thai or the country the outstation is located.
Jan 18, 2020, 1:16 pm
#1473
Join Date: May 2006
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold, GGL, SPG Gold , HHonors Diamond ,Marriott Gold Elite
Posts: 567
FRA-BKK-DPS
I am thinking of purchasing a First Class ticket on TG from MXP to DPS. First sector is LH to FRA then FRA to BKK in P class and BKK to DPS in J class. As I am arriving into BKK in First Class am I automatically allocated a seat in the blocked off F cabin on the 744 from BKK to DPS or do I still have to pay extra to secure a seat in that cabin.
No status in Star Alliance.
I am thinking of purchasing a First Class ticket on TG from MXP to DPS. First sector is LH to FRA then FRA to BKK in P class and BKK to DPS in J class. As I am arriving into BKK in First Class am I automatically allocated a seat in the blocked off F cabin on the 744 from BKK to DPS or do I still have to pay extra to secure a seat in that cabin.
No status in Star Alliance.
Jan 18, 2020, 7:12 pm
#1474
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: AU
Programs: former Olympic Airways Gold (yeah - still proud of that!)
Posts: 14,405
FRA-BKK-DPS
I am thinking of purchasing a First Class ticket on TG from MXP to DPS. First sector is LH to FRA then FRA to BKK in P class and BKK to DPS in J class. As I am arriving into BKK in First Class am I automatically allocated a seat in the blocked off F cabin on the 744 from BKK to DPS or do I still have to pay extra to secure a seat in that cabin.
No status in Star Alliance.
I am thinking of purchasing a First Class ticket on TG from MXP to DPS. First sector is LH to FRA then FRA to BKK in P class and BKK to DPS in J class. As I am arriving into BKK in First Class am I automatically allocated a seat in the blocked off F cabin on the 744 from BKK to DPS or do I still have to pay extra to secure a seat in that cabin.
No status in Star Alliance.
Last edited by LHR/MEL/Europe FF; Jan 20, 2020 at 4:26 am
Jan 18, 2020, 8:06 pm
#1475
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Yorkshire, UK
Programs: *A "Top 1000 2015", FB Lifetime Plat.; BA Silver; Ma; Hilton Diamond.rriott Gold
Posts: 497
Jan 18, 2020, 8:08 pm
#1476
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Yorkshire, UK
Programs: *A "Top 1000 2015", FB Lifetime Plat.; BA Silver; Ma; Hilton Diamond.rriott Gold
Posts: 497
I think that is unlikely. Although the immigration requirement is real, I am not convinced this is the sole determinant of whether or not TG will issue an e-BP.
And some (many?) airlines will issue BPs where TG doesn’t. Indeed, Ryan Air (I think) will charge you a hefty fee if you don’t OLCI and have an e-BP.
My guess is that it is more likely to be that some of TG’s outstations are simply not cleared/certified/capable to a level to allow the issue of BPs online - either by Thai or the country the outstation is located.
And some (many?) airlines will issue BPs where TG doesn’t. Indeed, Ryan Air (I think) will charge you a hefty fee if you don’t OLCI and have an e-BP.
My guess is that it is more likely to be that some of TG’s outstations are simply not cleared/certified/capable to a level to allow the issue of BPs online - either by Thai or the country the outstation is located.
Jan 19, 2020, 9:43 am
#1477
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
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Unless this has recently changed... you *may* be lucky as a connecting F class passenger to score a seat in the F cabin, but otherwise they are allocated to TG elites and other VIPs. Best time to ask for the seat in the F cabin would be at check-in. No way to secure a seat in the F cabin for $$.
Happy to be wrong on that if it has changed.
Happy to be wrong on that if it has changed.
The TG website with details here :https://www.thaiairways.com/en_AU/of...ed_seats.page?
Not sure whether a connecting F pax would be allocated an F seat for free now this ancillary income system is up and running.
Jan 20, 2020, 4:28 am
#1478
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: AU
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The F seats can now be purchased as Preferred Seats by any J pax. There is a separate thread discussing this..
The TG website with details here :https://www.thaiairways.com/en_AU/of...ed_seats.page?
Not sure whether a connecting F pax would be allocated an F seat for free now this ancillary income system is up and running.
The TG website with details here :https://www.thaiairways.com/en_AU/of...ed_seats.page?
Not sure whether a connecting F pax would be allocated an F seat for free now this ancillary income system is up and running.
Jan 20, 2020, 10:40 pm
#1479
Join Date: Jan 2018
Programs: Qantas
Posts: 72
Hi all
My wife and I are travelling on Y with TG from HKT - BKK - HND. As my wife is Star Alliance Gold (I am not), I just wanted to check if I will also be entitled to priority check-in, boarding, security, etc? From what I can see, I will be allowed, as my wife's guest, entry to TG's lounge (assume that is the only lounge I will have access to - and not other Star Alliance lounges?).
Thanks!
My wife and I are travelling on Y with TG from HKT - BKK - HND. As my wife is Star Alliance Gold (I am not), I just wanted to check if I will also be entitled to priority check-in, boarding, security, etc? From what I can see, I will be allowed, as my wife's guest, entry to TG's lounge (assume that is the only lounge I will have access to - and not other Star Alliance lounges?).
Thanks!
Jan 20, 2020, 11:15 pm
#1480
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: 3,699
Hi all
My wife and I are travelling on Y with TG from HKT - BKK - HND. As my wife is Star Alliance Gold (I am not), I just wanted to check if I will also be entitled to priority check-in, boarding, security, etc? From what I can see, I will be allowed, as my wife's guest, entry to TG's lounge (assume that is the only lounge I will have access to - and not other Star Alliance lounges?).
Thanks!
My wife and I are travelling on Y with TG from HKT - BKK - HND. As my wife is Star Alliance Gold (I am not), I just wanted to check if I will also be entitled to priority check-in, boarding, security, etc? From what I can see, I will be allowed, as my wife's guest, entry to TG's lounge (assume that is the only lounge I will have access to - and not other Star Alliance lounges?).
Thanks!
You can access the other Star Alliance lounges as well - not just TG - as long as they offer access under *G.
Jan 20, 2020, 11:16 pm
#1481
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
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Posts: 21,160
Hi all
My wife and I are travelling on Y with TG from HKT - BKK - HND. As my wife is Star Alliance Gold (I am not), I just wanted to check if I will also be entitled to priority check-in, boarding, security, etc? From what I can see, I will be allowed, as my wife's guest, entry to TG's lounge (assume that is the only lounge I will have access to - and not other Star Alliance lounges?).
Thanks!
My wife and I are travelling on Y with TG from HKT - BKK - HND. As my wife is Star Alliance Gold (I am not), I just wanted to check if I will also be entitled to priority check-in, boarding, security, etc? From what I can see, I will be allowed, as my wife's guest, entry to TG's lounge (assume that is the only lounge I will have access to - and not other Star Alliance lounges?).
Thanks!
Jan 21, 2020, 5:13 pm
#1482
Join Date: Jan 2018
Programs: Qantas
Posts: 72
Yes, her *G privileges apply to you as well as long as you go together. However, note that there is no official fast track for security and immigration offered for *G in Y.
You can access the other Star Alliance lounges as well - not just TG - as long as they offer access under *G.
You can access the other Star Alliance lounges as well - not just TG - as long as they offer access under *G.
I have also seen that people generally rate the SQ (and/or BR) lounge at BKK the best of the star alliance. Is this still true with the newly refurbished TG lounge?
Jan 21, 2020, 6:03 pm
#1483
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: Thai Airways
Posts: 356
Thanks both. That is great to hear. We're flying KIX to MI at the end of trip, so unfortunately will have to rely on priority lounge in KIX!
I have also seen that people generally rate the SQ (and/or BR) lounge at BKK the best of the star alliance. Is this still true with the newly refurbished TG lounge?
I have also seen that people generally rate the SQ (and/or BR) lounge at BKK the best of the star alliance. Is this still true with the newly refurbished TG lounge?
Jan 21, 2020, 6:20 pm
#1484
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,062
The TG lounge that you refer to is new, not refurbished. It is much more spacious and relaxing than SQ lounge; different Experts will have their own opinion including on the food options, but I much prefer the new TG lounge (both parts) - it is a big step up from the previous lounge in all regards and a credit to TG.
