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Jul 12, 2018, 12:39 am
#991
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: TK E+, RJ S, AZ E
Posts: 1,869
Jul 12, 2018, 12:58 am
#992
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,316
1) I haven't done much research but figure there will be plenty of food to eat? Does TG do dine on demand or a big meal after take off?
2) Will TG serve a meal after takeoff on BKK-KIX, or before landing? It's a short redeye flight. My experience has seen both-- on SQ SIN-NRT, you choose when you want to eat, but only once; on JL you got a little snack or amuse bouche after takeoff, then a full breakfast (on KUL-NRT a couple years ago).
3) With the 70 minute layover in BKK-- will I be brought by buggy from the first flight to the next? Is there time for 20-30 min in the F lounge? Likely not, right? That's ok but always good to know how it will go.
4) My seats on the 747 are 2A, on the A380 it's 1K. Nothing else is open on the 747, but 1K, 2K, 3K, and 2A are all available on the A380. Opinions?
2) Will TG serve a meal after takeoff on BKK-KIX, or before landing? It's a short redeye flight. My experience has seen both-- on SQ SIN-NRT, you choose when you want to eat, but only once; on JL you got a little snack or amuse bouche after takeoff, then a full breakfast (on KUL-NRT a couple years ago).
3) With the 70 minute layover in BKK-- will I be brought by buggy from the first flight to the next? Is there time for 20-30 min in the F lounge? Likely not, right? That's ok but always good to know how it will go.
4) My seats on the 747 are 2A, on the A380 it's 1K. Nothing else is open on the 747, but 1K, 2K, 3K, and 2A are all available on the A380. Opinions?
2) KIX red eye flight small meal after take off and breakfast before Landing
3) yes you should be picked up by buggy and brought through transit security to F lounge. If plane arrives early or on time, there should be 20-30 minutes left for F lounge. you will be escorted to departed plane but not by Buggy (unless plane departs from E or G, then one floor down, buggy and again through security)
4) on A380 my preference is 2A and 2K. First row is also not bad as there is only one restroom in front and lounge area is usually not used. 3. row is close to galley and two restrooms. If you have middle seats, a movable wall can be erected between the middle seats
Jul 12, 2018, 6:28 am
#993
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,513
As for the 65K being a good deal-- Yes I thought so too-- it was 50K one-way for a nonstop NZ C ticket, which also sounded great. But when this came up (NZ C on 777, then 2 segments in TG F = 19 hours in the air in nice cabins) I was sold. I will report back how it was.
Hey, another question-- should I pre order a meal on those flights?
Any other advice on how to best maximize my (rare for me) First Class experience?
Thanks!
Jul 12, 2018, 6:35 am
#994
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
First of all, thanks for all of your replies! That is good to know my seat selection is decent, and that I will be escorted to the lounge (if the flight is one time, of course).
As for the 65K being a good deal-- Yes I thought so too-- it was 50K one-way for a nonstop NZ C ticket, which also sounded great. But when this came up (NZ C on 777, then 2 segments in TG F = 19 hours in the air in nice cabins) I was sold. I will report back how it was.
Hey, another question-- should I pre order a meal on those flights?
Any other advice on how to best maximize my (rare for me) First Class experience?
Thanks!
As for the 65K being a good deal-- Yes I thought so too-- it was 50K one-way for a nonstop NZ C ticket, which also sounded great. But when this came up (NZ C on 777, then 2 segments in TG F = 19 hours in the air in nice cabins) I was sold. I will report back how it was.
Hey, another question-- should I pre order a meal on those flights?
Any other advice on how to best maximize my (rare for me) First Class experience?
Thanks!
You can pre-order a meal if offered on your flights.
Jul 12, 2018, 7:29 am
#995
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,316
enjoy the Dom Pérignon (champagne) on both F segments and the caviar (on SYD BKK segement only)
you will get pjiamas on both legs (and a nice Rimowa amenity kit)
preorder meal: I usually preorder one for flights to Japan as I like Japanese food, nice light meals in a Bento box
I had not made good experiences with pre order steaks ex SYD
you will get pjiamas on both legs (and a nice Rimowa amenity kit)
preorder meal: I usually preorder one for flights to Japan as I like Japanese food, nice light meals in a Bento box
I had not made good experiences with pre order steaks ex SYD
Jul 13, 2018, 8:43 am
#996
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,513
Oh those are exactly the kind of details that help me look forward to the trip!
For pre order menus in First Class on SYD-BKK, I don't think I'd order beef anyway, but it's good to cross it off the list.
When I went into the website and didn't put in my PNR, just clicked on "view available meals" -- there is a "Page not found" that comes up. I was wondering if TG had discontinued the First Class pre ordering? But then I put in my PNR and the dishes below seem to be order-able.
Have any of you particularly loved any of these dishes from either flight?
The "Exclusive Thai Set Menu #1-6" offered on the KIX flight sound interesting, too..... Thanks!SYD-BKK F CLASS MEALS
Stir-fried prawn with garlic, chilli and basil
Otherwise, here is the BKK-KIX F Class meals menu:SCALLOP PROVENCALE
For pre order menus in First Class on SYD-BKK, I don't think I'd order beef anyway, but it's good to cross it off the list.
When I went into the website and didn't put in my PNR, just clicked on "view available meals" -- there is a "Page not found" that comes up. I was wondering if TG had discontinued the First Class pre ordering? But then I put in my PNR and the dishes below seem to be order-able.
Have any of you particularly loved any of these dishes from either flight?
The "Exclusive Thai Set Menu #1-6" offered on the KIX flight sound interesting, too..... Thanks!
SYD-BKK F CLASS MEALS
Tom Yum soup with prawn and mushroom
Stir-fried prawn with garlic, chilli and basil
Grilled fillet beef Rossini
Roasted duck
Boiled rice with Sea Bass
Boiled rice with prawn
Lamb cutlet with red wine sauce
Beef in green curry
Coquilles St. Jacques
Lobster Thermidor
Fried Chilean Sea Bass with XO sauce
Stir-fried lobster with SiWITH Sichuan chili sauce
Salmon Chu-Chee
Grilled tournedos
Otherwise, here is the BKK-KIX F Class meals menu:
PRAWN PA NANG CURRY WITH RICE
SCALLOP PROVENCALE
Grilled NZ beef tenderloin
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
Exclusive Thai menu set 1
Exclusive Thai menu set 2
Exclusive Thai menu set 3
Exclusive Thai menu set 4
Exclusive Thai menu set 5
Exclusive Thai menu set 6
GRILLED FILLET OF BEEF ROSSINI
HEALTHY THAI MENU
CHINESE ROAST DUCK
BLACK COD WITH GINGER AND SPRING ONION
CHICKEN GREEN CURRY WITH RICE
GLASS NOODLES PAD THAI
Grilled Norwegian salmon
Oven roasted rack of lamb
enjoy the Dom Pérignon (champagne) on both F segments and the caviar (on SYD BKK segement only)
you will get pjiamas on both legs (and a nice Rimowa amenity kit)
preorder meal: I usually preorder one for flights to Japan as I like Japanese food, nice light meals in a Bento box
I had not made good experiences with pre order steaks ex SYD
you will get pjiamas on both legs (and a nice Rimowa amenity kit)
preorder meal: I usually preorder one for flights to Japan as I like Japanese food, nice light meals in a Bento box
I had not made good experiences with pre order steaks ex SYD
Jul 13, 2018, 4:09 pm
#998
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,513
Not A problem, I’ll be in Japan for 12 days so I’ll have plenty of chances to eat tasty Japanese food. If anyone has some experience with the first class meal choices listed above for either of my flights, any feedback would be great!
Jul 13, 2018, 6:22 pm
#999
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Overall TG F catering is very good, but not quite at the level of SQ or CX. I am sure you will enjoy whatever you have.
Jul 14, 2018, 1:06 am
#1000
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,316
the Lobster Thermidor is usually not too bad but still varies in Quality
Thai Food is usually not toned down regarding spaces and I get plenty of better quality Thai Food in Thailand
usually boiled or pan fried stuff is better than grilled...
Thai Food is usually not toned down regarding spaces and I get plenty of better quality Thai Food in Thailand
usually boiled or pan fried stuff is better than grilled...
Jul 19, 2018, 2:00 am
#1001
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,053
Hello,
looking at the following for a Sunday in September. Hand luggage only, single traveler.
TG2571 VTE-BKK 13:20-14:25 (Thai Smile revenue ticket in Y)
TG606 BKK-HKG 16:00-19:45 (miles redemption through Miles & More in C)
Can't include the VTE-BKK leg with the redemption and have to purchase it separately. Understand 95mins is above MCT and should be doable at BKK as it is international-international.
I suppose the question is what happens if I miss TG606 due to the first leg being late. Will TG just rebook me onto another/next morning's flight (which would be fine really)? Or would I have to deal with M&M to get a ticket reissued in this case?
Since it's both Thai Smile / TG flights, I am hoping this is the right place to ask. In case it makes any difference, I do hold *A gold but no status with TG.
Thanks all!
looking at the following for a Sunday in September. Hand luggage only, single traveler.
TG2571 VTE-BKK 13:20-14:25 (Thai Smile revenue ticket in Y)
TG606 BKK-HKG 16:00-19:45 (miles redemption through Miles & More in C)
Can't include the VTE-BKK leg with the redemption and have to purchase it separately. Understand 95mins is above MCT and should be doable at BKK as it is international-international.
I suppose the question is what happens if I miss TG606 due to the first leg being late. Will TG just rebook me onto another/next morning's flight (which would be fine really)? Or would I have to deal with M&M to get a ticket reissued in this case?
Since it's both Thai Smile / TG flights, I am hoping this is the right place to ask. In case it makes any difference, I do hold *A gold but no status with TG.
Thanks all!
Jul 19, 2018, 2:33 am
#1002
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,179
Thai are usually very good with favourably handling separate tickets in situations like yours, where in fact they have no obligation to do anything.
I am not sure if the station in VTE would be as good in dealing with this request, and may not be able to issue the BKK-HKG boarding pass.
You havent given yourself much time. In the case you miss the TG606, then TG owes you nothing, and I would not risk your arrangements as IMHO there is too little time between flights to buffer a late arrival on the WE/TG flight. I would give myself 4 hours, and spend that time relaxing in the lounge rather than stressing over the connection.
Complicating factor is the the tix has been issued by M&M, and if you missed TG606 I suspect TG would send you to them in the first instance.
And Thai Smile is not a Star Alliance member, even if under a TG code share flight number.
Who knows how this could go....
I am not sure if the station in VTE would be as good in dealing with this request, and may not be able to issue the BKK-HKG boarding pass.
You havent given yourself much time. In the case you miss the TG606, then TG owes you nothing, and I would not risk your arrangements as IMHO there is too little time between flights to buffer a late arrival on the WE/TG flight. I would give myself 4 hours, and spend that time relaxing in the lounge rather than stressing over the connection.
Complicating factor is the the tix has been issued by M&M, and if you missed TG606 I suspect TG would send you to them in the first instance.
And Thai Smile is not a Star Alliance member, even if under a TG code share flight number.
Who knows how this could go....
Last edited by Thai-Kiwi; Jul 19, 2018 at 2:43 am Reason: tidy up text
Jul 19, 2018, 2:44 am
#1004
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,179
Jul 19, 2018, 3:43 am
#1005
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,053
Thank you both for responding.
I hadn't booked it yet. Wanted to check first if this is a smart endeavor and your last sentence pretty much sums up my fears. I won’t attempt this.
This is what I ended up booking just now. Both flights on one award ticket in J on TG metal.
Again, thank you.
Thai are usually very good with favourably handling separate tickets in situations like yours, where in fact they have no obligation to do anything.
I am not sure if the station in VTE would be as good in dealing with this request, and may not be able to issue the BKK-HKG boarding pass.
You havent given yourself much time. In the case you miss the TG606, then TG owes you nothing, and I would not risk your arrangements as IMHO there is too little time between flights to buffer a late arrival on the WE/TG flight. I would give myself 4 hours, and spend that time relaxing in the lounge rather than stressing over the connection.
Complicating factor is the the tix has been issued by M&M, and if you missed TG606 I suspect TG would send you to them in the first instance.
And Thai Smile is not a Star Alliance member, even if under a TG code share flight number.
Who knows how this could go....
I am not sure if the station in VTE would be as good in dealing with this request, and may not be able to issue the BKK-HKG boarding pass.
You havent given yourself much time. In the case you miss the TG606, then TG owes you nothing, and I would not risk your arrangements as IMHO there is too little time between flights to buffer a late arrival on the WE/TG flight. I would give myself 4 hours, and spend that time relaxing in the lounge rather than stressing over the connection.
Complicating factor is the the tix has been issued by M&M, and if you missed TG606 I suspect TG would send you to them in the first instance.
And Thai Smile is not a Star Alliance member, even if under a TG code share flight number.
Who knows how this could go....
Again, thank you.