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#1291
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 776
Well it wasn't that eventful. Employees at BKK aren't exactly famous to go above and beyond, and with their business as usual routine the whole process took some time until all those pax were ferried. Boarding of the upper deck was indeed through the internal stairs. For anyone with ARL/BTS experience, this was hardly a challenge though.
All in all I was more surprised than anything else. The last time I heard of an A380 getting a bus gate was with QR at ATL, not exactly the same constellation as TG at BKK.
All in all I was more surprised than anything else. The last time I heard of an A380 getting a bus gate was with QR at ATL, not exactly the same constellation as TG at BKK.
#1292
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,331
Well it wasn't that eventful. Employees at BKK aren't exactly famous to go above and beyond, and with their business as usual routine the whole process took some time until all those pax were ferried. Boarding of the upper deck was indeed through the internal stairs. For anyone with ARL/BTS experience, this was hardly a challenge though.
All in all I was more surprised than anything else. The last time I heard of an A380 getting a bus gate was with QR at ATL, not exactly the same constellation as TG at BKK.
All in all I was more surprised than anything else. The last time I heard of an A380 getting a bus gate was with QR at ATL, not exactly the same constellation as TG at BKK.
guess they started very early with ferrying passengers as it must have gone ages and plane did not depart significantly late.
a big pleasure for the F passengers when all J passengers walk through their cabin...
#1293
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 261
Not sure if this is the right spot to post
But I have a 10 hour layover at BKK (inward and outward in international business).I want to head into the city for a few hours and stretch the legs
I know BKK doesn't have an arrivals lounge - but is there a way to get access to the lounges and then still clear immigration?
But I have a 10 hour layover at BKK (inward and outward in international business).I want to head into the city for a few hours and stretch the legs
I know BKK doesn't have an arrivals lounge - but is there a way to get access to the lounges and then still clear immigration?
#1294
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,331
Not sure if this is the right spot to post
But I have a 10 hour layover at BKK (inward and outward in international business).I want to head into the city for a few hours and stretch the legs
I know BKK doesn't have an arrivals lounge - but is there a way to get access to the lounges and then still clear immigration?
But I have a 10 hour layover at BKK (inward and outward in international business).I want to head into the city for a few hours and stretch the legs
I know BKK doesn't have an arrivals lounge - but is there a way to get access to the lounges and then still clear immigration?
it is possible, you go from arrival area through transit security (showing boarding pass or itinerary) into international departure area, where the lounges are. Later you tell the lounge staff, that you need to go landside through normal arrival Immigration (fast track as J). they will show you the way.
remember
- you have to go through security twice, through ingoing and outgoing Immigration
- you might be asked to pay airport tax (if this is on one ticket, airport tax is not included in the ticket as they assume you stay in transit). I emphasize on "might" as this is not regularly enforced
#1295
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, Global Entry
Posts: 771
However, either way, seeing one seat map or the other is no guarantee that the actual aircraft on the day of travel will be such. Therefore, I would just hope for 9F if it matters to you, but at the end of the day you’re in for a nice flight either way. Likely a very private flight in the nose of the best aircraft ever built. Flying does not get much better than that.
Interestingly enough, they sent a 10F plane to SYD the night before that. Still don't get why they don't dedicate 9F to the remaining 747 F routes (SYD, 2xHND)? Looks like they are doing plenty of other routes with the 747 (DPS, BOM, KHI, CTS, HKT)...
Last edited by Taoyuan; Mar 18, 2019 at 1:52 am
#1296
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,331
We had a swap to 9F shortly before! Much appreciated, and the load was only 3/9 so it felt very private. A little unusual for me to be bussed to a 747 though.
Interestingly enough, they sent a 10F plane to SYD the night before that. Still don't get why they don't dedicate 9F to the remaining 747 F routes (SYD, 2xHND)? Looks like they are doing plenty of other routes with the 747 (DPS, BOM, KHI, CTS, HKT)...
Interestingly enough, they sent a 10F plane to SYD the night before that. Still don't get why they don't dedicate 9F to the remaining 747 F routes (SYD, 2xHND)? Looks like they are doing plenty of other routes with the 747 (DPS, BOM, KHI, CTS, HKT)...
day flights I prefer on the 10F Version and with such a low load, privacy is also provides without the suites… (a couple of years ago I had been in F with a 1/10 load)
#1297
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: RDU
Posts: 5,242
Seat selection in ticket booked through United Airlines
I'm thinking about travel that might not happen until early 2021. But I'm playing around with reservations. I'm looking at traveling from RDU-BKK through United. There are many options and an economy ticket is only 80K with a saver award. There is a choice of flying to BKK on Thai Airways or Air China. I wonder if anyone has an opinion? And am I correct that on a ticket booked through United, I won't have a seat assignment until check in?
Thank you.
Thank you.
#1298
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Northern California
Programs: UA-Plat, UA-MM, Hertz PC, HH, APEC ABTC
Posts: 235
I'm thinking about travel that might not happen until early 2021. But I'm playing around with reservations. I'm looking at traveling from RDU-BKK through United. There are many options and an economy ticket is only 80K with a saver award. There is a choice of flying to BKK on Thai Airways or Air China. I wonder if anyone has an opinion? And am I correct that on a ticket booked through United, I won't have a seat assignment until check in?
Thank you.
Thank you.
As for seat assignments: It will depend upon the airline. I'd say that 50% of the time you will be able to get an assignment through the connecting airline's own website. You will need to check on the booking documents from United to find the PNR for the connecting flight. Your profile does not indicate if you have any juice with the possible connecting airlines. If you are Star Alliance Gold, I think you'll get a better seat assignment naturally.
Last edited by tvhead; Mar 20, 2019 at 5:07 pm Reason: added information.
#1299
formerly JackDann
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 1,658
Hey All,
I've used Thai Airways alot over the years on various Leisure trips to Thailand for family holidays. This year we opted to fly Malaysia as it came in much cheaper J class. I just logged into my Thai airways account and noticed I have 28,523 miles. My question is, what are these miles good to use for? It seems a waste to have them just sat there, but I havent been able to find any good way of using them for the route I would fly (London > BKK)
I've used Thai Airways alot over the years on various Leisure trips to Thailand for family holidays. This year we opted to fly Malaysia as it came in much cheaper J class. I just logged into my Thai airways account and noticed I have 28,523 miles. My question is, what are these miles good to use for? It seems a waste to have them just sat there, but I havent been able to find any good way of using them for the route I would fly (London > BKK)
#1300
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Hey All,
I've used Thai Airways alot over the years on various Leisure trips to Thailand for family holidays. This year we opted to fly Malaysia as it came in much cheaper J class. I just logged into my Thai airways account and noticed I have 28,523 miles. My question is, what are these miles good to use for? It seems a waste to have them just sat there, but I havent been able to find any good way of using them for the route I would fly (London > BKK)
I've used Thai Airways alot over the years on various Leisure trips to Thailand for family holidays. This year we opted to fly Malaysia as it came in much cheaper J class. I just logged into my Thai airways account and noticed I have 28,523 miles. My question is, what are these miles good to use for? It seems a waste to have them just sat there, but I havent been able to find any good way of using them for the route I would fly (London > BKK)
#1301
formerly 1984SW
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,058
What is served in F on TG676 BKK-NRT (departing at 735am) for the main meal? Is it breakfast only, or more like a brunch with maybe some lunch-like main course(s) available?
Are the pre-order menus listed on the web site available on TG676? e.g. Could I pre-order the Lobster Thermidor and expect to have it on board for breakfast?
I poked around the web site and couldn't find any menus.
Are the pre-order menus listed on the web site available on TG676? e.g. Could I pre-order the Lobster Thermidor and expect to have it on board for breakfast?
I poked around the web site and couldn't find any menus.
#1302
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: GA
Programs: HH, IHG
Posts: 141
Hey guys, I've been eyeing BKK-MEL // CHC-AKL-BKK on Thai Biz and it's had availability forever. Plans solidified and went to check price before transferring MR (booking through ANA). Now, I see no availability, after checking on EF there's no availability for this route for any date I check. Does Thai space come in waves? Did they really just clear out ALL biz space or is this a known issue?
#1304
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,207
Economy seating is determined by fare class ($), and status has no bearing. If I buy W/V class economy then I know I will only have access to the back of the bus when selecting a seat dhring the booking process. Economy K class or better is needed to access the forward economy cabin.
I cant recall if the seat map opens up once OLCI is possible at T-24.
#1305
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,207
Hey guys, I've been eyeing BKK-MEL // CHC-AKL-BKK on Thai Biz and it's had availability forever. Plans solidified and went to check price before transferring MR (booking through ANA). Now, I see no availability, after checking on EF there's no availability for this route for any date I check. Does Thai space come in waves? Did they really just clear out ALL biz space or is this a known issue?