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Jan 19, 2019, 7:27 pm
#1232
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,330
small snack after departure and main focus is on breakfast before landing
Jan 20, 2019, 6:19 am
#1235
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: SE England
Programs: AF-KL Platinum, ALL Platinum
Posts: 755
My friend has a TG BKK-HKG-BKK Economy (W) ticket booked and has not yet signed up with the TG ROP. Looking at https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/ro..._onTHAI01.page will she earn: 2 x (1,049 miles x 25%) = 2 x 262 = 524 Qualifying Miles
This is to be the start of my friend's travelling adventures so can favour TG and *A and although it's very unlikely there will be any preminum class flights, might as well sign up as it's free.
This is to be the start of my friend's travelling adventures so can favour TG and *A and although it's very unlikely there will be any preminum class flights, might as well sign up as it's free.
Last edited by siw; Jan 20, 2019 at 6:39 am
Jan 20, 2019, 7:40 am
#1236
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,063
My friend has a TG BKK-HKG-BKK Economy (W) ticket booked and has not yet signed up with the TG ROP. Looking at https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/ro..._onTHAI01.page will she earn: 2 x (1,049 miles x 25%) = 2 x 262 = 524 Qualifying Miles
This is to be the start of my friend's travelling adventures so can favour TG and *A and although it's very unlikely there will be any preminum class flights, might as well sign up as it's free.
This is to be the start of my friend's travelling adventures so can favour TG and *A and although it's very unlikely there will be any preminum class flights, might as well sign up as it's free.
Jan 21, 2019, 11:07 am
#1237
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: SE England
Programs: AF-KL Platinum, ALL Platinum
Posts: 755
So there's no program status bonus for the ROP Miles, only the listed distance and the sub-booking class percentage?
For AF-KL Flying Blue (my FFP) the redeemable Miles for SkyTeam partner airlines includes a bonus for the elite status - this is not applicabe for AF or KL flight number tickets as that uses a reveune based method:
IF Sub-booking Class bonus < 100% (i.e. economy with restrictions)
Miles = (Distance x Sub-Booking Class bonus) + (Distance x Elite Status bonus x Sub-Booking Class bonus)
IF Sub-Booking Class bonus => 100% (i.e. full-fare econony, prem. eco., business and first)
Miles = (Distance x Sub-Booking Class bonus) + (Distance x Elte Status bonus)
Jan 21, 2019, 5:41 pm
#1238
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,330
also other *Alliance Programs know Status Bonus, for example Miles & More. But usually you need in such programs also more miles to get a comparable award....
Jan 22, 2019, 10:43 am
#1239
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: SE England
Programs: AF-KL Platinum, ALL Platinum
Posts: 755
Jan 22, 2019, 11:01 am
#1240
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,205
The minimum earn of 500 miles can be quite handy if you need a 1000 or 2000 miles - just fly 1 or 2 return trip BKK-CNX (or wherever).
Example, AKL-BKK-AKL in deep discount W/V earns 3,000 Qualifying Miles (ie counts towards status) and costs around THB 22,000. 3 domestic returns will also earn 3,000 Qualifying Miles but cost less if buying in advance - a total around THB 6,000-7,200
Jan 22, 2019, 12:29 pm
#1241
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: YYZ
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Accor Diamond, AC 35K, National Exec, Hertz Gold
Posts: 376
Aeroplan award booking YYZ-ORD-NRT-BKK in F on NH and TG. We're then flying to MLE from DMK. Going to MLE, we have an overnight in BKK.
Return flight from MLE, we gets into DMK at 2:15am and we're on TG676 at 7:35am.
Do you think it's feasible to make it from DMK to BKK and still have time for a massage before the flight? I know the lounge doesn't open until 5am.
Return flight from MLE, we gets into DMK at 2:15am and we're on TG676 at 7:35am.
Do you think it's feasible to make it from DMK to BKK and still have time for a massage before the flight? I know the lounge doesn't open until 5am.
Jan 22, 2019, 6:55 pm
#1242
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,330
make sure that when you arrive a F check in, ask them to book a 1 hour massage for you
private massage rooms are limited, there is one plane leaving with 9-12 F passengers and time is tight
at least you should get a 1/2 hour massage (neck/shoulder or feet); for this there is plenty of space for all
Jan 23, 2019, 7:51 am
#1243
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: YYZ
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Accor Diamond, AC 35K, National Exec, Hertz Gold
Posts: 376
and the Spa opens at 0600
make sure that when you arrive a F check in, ask them to book a 1 hour massage for you
private massage rooms are limited, there is one plane leaving with 9-12 F passengers and time is tight
at least you should get a 1/2 hour massage (neck/shoulder or feet); for this there is plenty of space for all
make sure that when you arrive a F check in, ask them to book a 1 hour massage for you
private massage rooms are limited, there is one plane leaving with 9-12 F passengers and time is tight
at least you should get a 1/2 hour massage (neck/shoulder or feet); for this there is plenty of space for all
Jan 25, 2019, 5:50 am
#1244
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 26
Hi!
I have an upcoming TG flight Phuket-Bangkok in C. TG 618 (Airbus 330-300) departure 19.00 PM. In this regards I have three questions 1) What can I expect in terms of service i.e. food and drinks? 2) What seats can be expected? Angled flat? 3) I cannot choose seats. Why is that? Does it matter that it is a reward flight?
Thank you for any input!
Tock
I have an upcoming TG flight Phuket-Bangkok in C. TG 618 (Airbus 330-300) departure 19.00 PM. In this regards I have three questions 1) What can I expect in terms of service i.e. food and drinks? 2) What seats can be expected? Angled flat? 3) I cannot choose seats. Why is that? Does it matter that it is a reward flight?
Thank you for any input!
Tock
Jan 25, 2019, 6:26 am
#1245
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,330
Hi!
I have an upcoming TG flight Phuket-Bangkok in C. TG 618 (Airbus 330-300) departure 19.00 PM. In this regards I have three questions 1) What can I expect in terms of service i.e. food and drinks? 2) What seats can be expected? Angled flat? 3) I cannot choose seats. Why is that? Does it matter that it is a reward flight?
Tock
I have an upcoming TG flight Phuket-Bangkok in C. TG 618 (Airbus 330-300) departure 19.00 PM. In this regards I have three questions 1) What can I expect in terms of service i.e. food and drinks? 2) What seats can be expected? Angled flat? 3) I cannot choose seats. Why is that? Does it matter that it is a reward flight?
Tock
2) likely angle flat as only few of the A330 fleets are refurbished to new full flat seat. actually it does not matter on a 50 min flight
3) for domestic flight you can choose seat only at OLCI (24 Hours Prior to Departure) or at check in; even Status passengers can not select seat