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Aug 31, 2018, 2:36 pm
#1081
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Sep 3, 2018, 8:49 am
#1082
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I was going through some boxes of old papers and I found this old boarding pass. When did Thai get rid of these? They were kind of cool. This would be from 2010, flying SYD-BKK-LHR-CPH.
Sep 3, 2018, 1:09 pm
#1083
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Northern California
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I ask this because sometimes it feels as if SQ is not a full participant in *Alliance.
thanks in advance
Sep 3, 2018, 2:55 pm
#1084
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Hello. I would appreciate an expansion on this topic. I'm flying SQ Y from BKK to SIN. I am *G (via United). My read of the Royal Silk rules is that I will have lounge access because: I am *G and flying on *Alliance.
I ask this because sometimes it feels as if SQ is not a full participant in *Alliance.
thanks in advance
I ask this because sometimes it feels as if SQ is not a full participant in *Alliance.
thanks in advance
Note the Royal Silk Lounges are for Business Class. Royal Orchid Lounges have both Business Class and small First Class sections, and are located away from the main Business/First class lounges in D Concourse
Sep 3, 2018, 10:04 pm
#1085
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 101
I guess if there is demand for the extra capacity, or for other reasons. ExpertFlyer shows the 747 scheduled as your report.
Have you made a seat allocation yet? TG’s Plat/Gold (and possibly other *G) pax in J may be seated in the F cabin (still J service).
A quick check shows quite a few pax seated in the 9F suites version of the 747
Have you made a seat allocation yet? TG’s Plat/Gold (and possibly other *G) pax in J may be seated in the F cabin (still J service).
A quick check shows quite a few pax seated in the 9F suites version of the 747
Sep 10, 2018, 2:12 am
#1086
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 261
Question regarding seat selection on A380
Looking at a return flight BKK<->LHR and noticed a 76a looks ideal for a Y booking on the A380
Is there a cost or status requirement to book this seat?
Or is it simply a first come first served basis when requesting the seat?
Looking at a return flight BKK<->LHR and noticed a 76a looks ideal for a Y booking on the A380
Is there a cost or status requirement to book this seat?
Or is it simply a first come first served basis when requesting the seat?
Sep 10, 2018, 2:38 am
#1087
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It is always possible that you could be bumped from a desirable seat for reasons THAI is unlikely to disclose - such as a well connected Thai travelling in economy. I have never experienced this personally. I have experienced every exit row seat being occupied by high school age Thai students on BKK-AKL during school holidays - staff were reluctant to explain at check-in (4 hours early as TG*G) how the seats could all be allocated. Not the end of the world.
Sep 10, 2018, 3:27 am
#1088
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 261
It looks as if it is available to those who book a Flexi-Saver economy fare (K class or better), where it'd be first in. You cannot purchase desirable seats on THAI.
It is always possible that you could be bumped from a desirable seat for reasons THAI is unlikely to disclose - such as a well connected Thai travelling in economy. I have never experienced this personally. I have experienced every exit row seat being occupied by high school age Thai students on BKK-AKL during school holidays - staff were reluctant to explain at check-in (4 hours early as TG*G) how the seats could all be allocated. Not the end of the world.
It is always possible that you could be bumped from a desirable seat for reasons THAI is unlikely to disclose - such as a well connected Thai travelling in economy. I have never experienced this personally. I have experienced every exit row seat being occupied by high school age Thai students on BKK-AKL during school holidays - staff were reluctant to explain at check-in (4 hours early as TG*G) how the seats could all be allocated. Not the end of the world.
Given the price difference for the dates i'm looking - the cost is less than other carrier's seat selection.
Sep 17, 2018, 1:12 pm
#1089
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 17
Question 1: What are some methods to get seats assigned before I arrive at the airport? I currently don't show any seat assignment.
Question 2: Has anyone found a way to upgrade a Class X award booking by paying additional cash if business/first space opens up?
Booked directly with Thai Airways via transferred points so it is an award booking
(International flight, Economy, Class X, no seat assignment)
TG 661 Haneda(Japan) to BKK
TG 660 BKK to Haneda(Japan)
Thanks in advance.
Question 2: Has anyone found a way to upgrade a Class X award booking by paying additional cash if business/first space opens up?
Booked directly with Thai Airways via transferred points so it is an award booking
(International flight, Economy, Class X, no seat assignment)
TG 661 Haneda(Japan) to BKK
TG 660 BKK to Haneda(Japan)
Thanks in advance.
Sep 17, 2018, 1:32 pm
#1090
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Question 1: What are some methods to get seats assigned before I arrive at the airport? I currently don't show any seat assignment.
Question 2: Has anyone found a way to upgrade a Class X award booking by paying additional cash if business/first space opens up?
Booked directly with Thai Airways via transferred points so it is an award booking
(International flight, Economy, Class X, no seat assignment)
TG 661 Haneda(Japan) to BKK
TG 660 BKK to Haneda(Japan)
Thanks in advance.
Question 2: Has anyone found a way to upgrade a Class X award booking by paying additional cash if business/first space opens up?
Booked directly with Thai Airways via transferred points so it is an award booking
(International flight, Economy, Class X, no seat assignment)
TG 661 Haneda(Japan) to BKK
TG 660 BKK to Haneda(Japan)
Thanks in advance.
The upgrade question is YMMV. Officially, award tickets and certain deeply discounted economy fare buckets are not eligible for upgrade. But in practice it could happen if you are lucky and if there is a lot of availability.
Sep 17, 2018, 4:32 pm
#1091
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@RioG. If you have the THAI booking reference (even with award tickets), you should be able pull up the reservation.
The seat selection area is a little illogically placed/named. After you pull up the reservation, scroll to nearly the end of the page until you see 'Services', with a button titled 'Additional Services' - this is the area which covers off (seating and special meals).
This should open up a new pages where you can select seats, select special meals and (new) buy additional baggage.
Cheers, TK
The seat selection area is a little illogically placed/named. After you pull up the reservation, scroll to nearly the end of the page until you see 'Services', with a button titled 'Additional Services' - this is the area which covers off (seating and special meals).
This should open up a new pages where you can select seats, select special meals and (new) buy additional baggage.
Cheers, TK
Sep 17, 2018, 11:13 pm
#1092
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
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seat-assignment as Thai-Kiwi explored
Award tickets can not be upgraded: for paid ticket in advance with miles or upgrade certificates or at check in with standby upgrade (depending on fare class)
https://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan_...sstofirst.page
Award tickets can not be upgraded: for paid ticket in advance with miles or upgrade certificates or at check in with standby upgrade (depending on fare class)
https://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan_...sstofirst.page
Sep 19, 2018, 10:41 pm
#1094
Join Date: May 2017
Programs: QR
Posts: 19
Checking baggage through to final destination
Hi All,
I am new to Thai Airways (sort of, haven't flown with them in 5 years international). I booked flights on separate tickets from HKG to BKK and then BKK to HKT (about 2.5 hour transit in BKK). I would like to know if they will check my luggage through to HKT in HKG? What services can I expect on the flight from HKG (Travelling in J).
I am new to Thai Airways (sort of, haven't flown with them in 5 years international). I booked flights on separate tickets from HKG to BKK and then BKK to HKT (about 2.5 hour transit in BKK). I would like to know if they will check my luggage through to HKT in HKG? What services can I expect on the flight from HKG (Travelling in J).
Sep 19, 2018, 11:42 pm
#1095
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At HKG it is likely TG Staff will check through bags on separate TG tickets. Of course, they have no obligation to do so and if you arrive late in BKK, you have no protection for your missed BKk-HKT flight.
On TG J you will have lounge access in HKG at TG, UA and SQ lounges. If you have time, SQ lounge is worth a look before moving to TG lounge.
The actual flight is around 2 1/2 hours, so predeparture drinks, and then once established expect meal service. Can feel somewhat rushed sometimes depending on load in J. Usually appetiser, choice from 3 mains, and dessert.
There is fast track arrival opposite gate D4 per discussion in other thread.
On TG J you will have lounge access in HKG at TG, UA and SQ lounges. If you have time, SQ lounge is worth a look before moving to TG lounge.
The actual flight is around 2 1/2 hours, so predeparture drinks, and then once established expect meal service. Can feel somewhat rushed sometimes depending on load in J. Usually appetiser, choice from 3 mains, and dessert.
There is fast track arrival opposite gate D4 per discussion in other thread.