TG non stop to USA in 2018
Oct 22, 2017, 1:29 pm
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TG non stop to USA in 2018
The Straits Times 19 October reports that TG 'may add direct flights to America next year if the FAA promotes Thailand to its top safety category, said Mr Krittaphon Chantalitanon, vice-president of alliances and commercial strategy.
Mr Krittaphon added that eventual non-stop US flights may link Bangkok to California or New York.'
I wonder if that means non stop to SFO or LAX.
Mr Krittaphon added that eventual non-stop US flights may link Bangkok to California or New York.'
I wonder if that means non stop to SFO or LAX.
Oct 24, 2017, 1:49 pm
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As nice as this would be, wouldn’t they run into the same problem as with the A340 nonstops? Or, would more fuel efficient aircraft make it profitable?
Those routes could work if all business class, with plenty of full fare pax. Bangkok isn’t a premium heavy market, relatively speaking, and it is also already adequately serviced by connections in hubs such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Europe, and the Middle East.
It’s true that there could be connecting traffic, but again, competition would make it difficult to keep premium fares high.
Those routes could work if all business class, with plenty of full fare pax. Bangkok isn’t a premium heavy market, relatively speaking, and it is also already adequately serviced by connections in hubs such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Europe, and the Middle East.
It’s true that there could be connecting traffic, but again, competition would make it difficult to keep premium fares high.
Oct 24, 2017, 4:27 pm
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That said, I think it doubtful that paid premium cabin demand would support this route. Of course, poor economics have rarely stopped TG from doing anything.
Oct 24, 2017, 4:35 pm
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Agreed don't think they will have much paid J demand compared to SIN which is a pretty high demand premium cabin route for most airlines.
It would be nice to see this route, especially with TG's network in SE and Central Asia.
It would be nice to see this route, especially with TG's network in SE and Central Asia.
Oct 24, 2017, 9:45 pm
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Oct 24, 2017, 11:48 pm
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As nice as this would be, wouldn’t they run into the same problem as with the A340 nonstops? Or, would more fuel efficient aircraft make it profitable?
Those routes could work if all business class, with plenty of full fare pax. Bangkok isn’t a premium heavy market, relatively speaking, and it is also already adequately serviced by connections in hubs such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Europe, and the Middle East.
It’s true that there could be connecting traffic, but again, competition would make it difficult to keep premium fares high.
Those routes could work if all business class, with plenty of full fare pax. Bangkok isn’t a premium heavy market, relatively speaking, and it is also already adequately serviced by connections in hubs such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Europe, and the Middle East.
It’s true that there could be connecting traffic, but again, competition would make it difficult to keep premium fares high.
They tried and they pulled out of LAX-BKK & JFK-BKK nonstop. Due to low demands.
Oct 25, 2017, 12:15 am
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Oh fun this game again!
For California would be a toss up I think between SFO (more onward UA connections) and LAX (largest Thai population in USA). I think NYC would be an exercise in vanity that is all O/D. At least with ORD they could connect to NY or the rest of the the Mid to East.
*I am not a route planner, I do not play one on TV and I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night*
For California would be a toss up I think between SFO (more onward UA connections) and LAX (largest Thai population in USA). I think NYC would be an exercise in vanity that is all O/D. At least with ORD they could connect to NY or the rest of the the Mid to East.
*I am not a route planner, I do not play one on TV and I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night*
Oct 26, 2017, 1:35 am
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- who want to take such a big detour ex HKG?
- several alternatives ex SIN and Singaporeans do not like to stop over in BKK
Oct 27, 2017, 8:32 am
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Read this article, they intended to operate daily but pulled out first.
Thai Airways Predicts 75% Loads For New York Flight
Thai Airways' New York Loads Top 80% In Early Weeks
Oct 27, 2017, 12:08 pm
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SJC/SFO-NRT-BKK I get so antsy on the NRT-BKK leg as opposed to doing SFO-HKG-BKK.
Oct 27, 2017, 1:31 pm
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Having the ULH just end at BKK would be worth a premium to me.