747 operating as two class
Dec 16, 2019, 12:29 am
#31
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I believe maerim was saying they wanted biz, but it was not available, so traveled in economy and sought the preferred seats in economy.
I apologize as I probably am new to TG: So, you called TG to be alloted those seats, correct? Did you do it within a certain time before departure: Say T-48 to T-24 or right after booking? Thanks so much, once again!
Dec 16, 2019, 1:23 am
#32
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https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/pl...est_assistance
Jan 1, 2020, 1:24 pm
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I flew one last week from BKK-HKT so no advance seat selection. As a *G on a paid J fare I was auto assigned 1K at check in. I was absolutely thrilled with that ^
Jan 1, 2020, 10:04 pm
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Jan 7, 2020, 5:54 am
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Hello travelers
had a 747 flight from DPS to BKK and when I arrived at check in and ask for the first class seat they said yes of course
it’s available for 75 usd
me and 6 other paid for it and I got 1A
it was soooooo worth it for the 4 hours flight
I will do it again any given day
had a 747 flight from DPS to BKK and when I arrived at check in and ask for the first class seat they said yes of course
it’s available for 75 usd
me and 6 other paid for it and I got 1A
it was soooooo worth it for the 4 hours flight
I will do it again any given day
Jan 10, 2020, 2:13 am
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I paid online for 1A and 1K for my wife and myself on a recent DEL-BKK. We were the only people in the first cabin. The seats were so much better than the sloping business seats. Definitely worth the extra price!
Jan 10, 2020, 3:24 am
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Jan 10, 2020, 7:35 am
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Jan 10, 2020, 11:21 am
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The process is managed in partnership with OptionTown, who provide a bid system for some other airlines (eg MH). If you have an exisiting booking, you can even go through the process to see how it works before getting to the ‘payment’ section. I was curious how it works and so did this.
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/pl...page?section=5
Jan 10, 2020, 4:54 pm
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The information is readily available on TG’s website. I’m sure you can find it unassisted, but linked below.
The process is managed in partnership with OptionTown, who provide a bid system for some other airlines (eg MH). If you have an exisiting booking, you can even go through the process to see how it works before getting to the ‘payment’ section. I was curious how it works and so did this.
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/pl...page?section=5
The process is managed in partnership with OptionTown, who provide a bid system for some other airlines (eg MH). If you have an exisiting booking, you can even go through the process to see how it works before getting to the ‘payment’ section. I was curious how it works and so did this.
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/pl...page?section=5
Jan 10, 2020, 5:25 pm
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Originally Posted by WLG Base
I’ve tried a few times to buy a 747 F seat on the DPS-BKK but have not been able to complete the transaction in the “third party” website!
So you paid TG direct at the airport rather than use the link? Or did you pay in advance whilst in Bangkok? If paying at the airport I suppose you run a small risk of the seats already being sold.
Jan 10, 2020, 7:01 pm
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Ah, OK - interesting. I recall that @WLG Base noted that paying through the link was unreliable.
So you paid TG direct at the airport rather than use the link? Or did you pay in advance whilst in Bangkok? If paying at the airport I suppose you run a small risk of the seats already being sold.
So you paid TG direct at the airport rather than use the link? Or did you pay in advance whilst in Bangkok? If paying at the airport I suppose you run a small risk of the seats already being sold.
Jan 18, 2020, 11:43 am
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Fra-bkk -dps
Please note that from 22 July TG will start selling access to the F seats when the 744 is used in 2 class service.
You can read all about it here: https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/of...ed_seats.page?
You can read all about it here: https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/of...ed_seats.page?
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Jan 18, 2020, 6:06 pm
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I am thinking of purchasing a First Class ticket on TG from MXP to DPS. First sector is LH to FRA then FRA to BKK in P class and BKK to DPS in J class. As I am arriving into BKK in First Class am I automatically allocated a seat in the blocked off F cabin on the 744 from BKK to DPS or do I still have to pay extra to secure a seat in that cabin.
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Jan 19, 2020, 8:07 pm
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I suspect the key contraints on getting a free F seat in this circumstance are :
a. how many have been sold using the new ‘Preferred Seating’ system, and
b. how many Thai Govt/Military officials (or their families), as they don’t pay for preferred seating.
The condition used to make this Thai government/public servant benefit explicit, but the language has softened. I note also that bassinets are now preferred seats - which is a surprise as they are usually complementary on most carriers?
a. how many have been sold using the new ‘Preferred Seating’ system, and
b. how many Thai Govt/Military officials (or their families), as they don’t pay for preferred seating.
The condition used to make this Thai government/public servant benefit explicit, but the language has softened. I note also that bassinets are now preferred seats - which is a surprise as they are usually complementary on most carriers?
- By government order or agreement, certain passengers may have tickets terms and conditions that differ from the above. This shall be stated on the passenger's e-ticket.
- Royal Silk Class passengers booked in C, D, J class can only select their “Preferred Seats” in the Royal First Class zoning on any THAI flights/sectors where a two class of service (Royal Silk and Economy) is in operation
Baby Bassinet Service:
With the implementation of this new ancillary service, the seats with baby bassinet facility in economy class are now included as ‘Preferred Seats’. Bassinet service for infants can be requested at check-in only and will be charged as ‘preferred seat.’
- Royal Silk Class passengers booked in C, D, J class can only select their “Preferred Seats” in the Royal First Class zoning on any THAI flights/sectors where a two class of service (Royal Silk and Economy) is in operation
Baby Bassinet Service:
With the implementation of this new ancillary service, the seats with baby bassinet facility in economy class are now included as ‘Preferred Seats’. Bassinet service for infants can be requested at check-in only and will be charged as ‘preferred seat.’