Have you ever heard of preferred seating on TG?
Jul 19, 2019, 10:44 am
#1
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Have you ever heard of preferred seating on TG?
Here it is, I hope that ROP G&P would not be charged.
- Front row Economy (31)
- Buy Silk but sit in First
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/of...red_seats.page
- Front row Economy (31)
- Buy Silk but sit in First
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/of...red_seats.page
Jul 19, 2019, 11:42 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 128
Wow this is new. Not sure why TG is making this overly complicated. I am not complaining if they are trying to earn more money this way in a similar fashion to many other airliens (SQ included).
But please, make it simple. Allow people to pay when they book the flight. Insert it as a perk for higher fare class within the same travelling class. Or make it as a perk for ROP or Silver+.
But please, make it simple. Allow people to pay when they book the flight. Insert it as a perk for higher fare class within the same travelling class. Or make it as a perk for ROP or Silver+.
Jul 19, 2019, 1:11 pm
#3
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I checked my upcoming Y booking. The seatmap for row 31 and exit rows do not show any change - they appear unavailable, but ExpertFlyer shows them as blocked.
Can we assume at OLCI or physical checkin the seat map is opened up?
Can we assume at OLCI or physical checkin the seat map is opened up?
Last edited by Thai-Kiwi; Jul 19, 2019 at 2:14 pm
Jul 19, 2019, 5:08 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2006
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So, this means that if I am on Business Class, I can pay to have First Class seat, even if the THAI flights/sectors are operated by THREE (First, Business and Economy) classes of service?
I think paid FC passengers would not be so pleased.
I think paid FC passengers would not be so pleased.
Last edited by spunk_tokyo; Jul 19, 2019 at 5:40 pm
Jul 19, 2019, 7:16 pm
#6
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Only on a two-class flight operated with three class aircraft.
Jul 20, 2019, 5:16 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 2015
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One would imagine so....however this is not spelt out in the attached link as far as I can see.
Also noted I see that it is non refundable. I would imagine a source of frustration following the inevitable Thai Airways last minute equipment change.
Also noted I see that it is non refundable. I would imagine a source of frustration following the inevitable Thai Airways last minute equipment change.
Jul 20, 2019, 5:31 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 425
Complimentary for ROP Gold and Plat. members please.
So many other Star Alliance airlines have preferred seating available for their top-tier members.
I can't think of any ROP Gold or Plat. TG inflight benefits other than the occasional meal being served first.
This seems a bit rushed and not properly thought through....BKK-AKL preferred seat is $100, but AKL-BKK is $200?? Really strange pricing.
So many other Star Alliance airlines have preferred seating available for their top-tier members.
I can't think of any ROP Gold or Plat. TG inflight benefits other than the occasional meal being served first.
This seems a bit rushed and not properly thought through....BKK-AKL preferred seat is $100, but AKL-BKK is $200?? Really strange pricing.
Jul 20, 2019, 10:12 pm
#9
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Complimentary for ROP Gold and Plat. members please.
So many other Star Alliance airlines have preferred seating available for their top-tier members.
I can't think of any ROP Gold or Plat. TG inflight benefits other than the occasional meal being served first.
This seems a bit rushed and not properly thought through....BKK-AKL preferred seat is $100, but AKL-BKK is $200?? Really strange pricing.
So many other Star Alliance airlines have preferred seating available for their top-tier members.
I can't think of any ROP Gold or Plat. TG inflight benefits other than the occasional meal being served first.
This seems a bit rushed and not properly thought through....BKK-AKL preferred seat is $100, but AKL-BKK is $200?? Really strange pricing.
Jul 21, 2019, 3:24 pm
#10
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$200 must represent a significant percentage increase on the basic fare price (before taxes, additional fees and fuel charges etc).
Seems like the charge is just a guess, or perhaps "what we think the market might bear"
Jul 21, 2019, 3:31 pm
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Complimentary for ROP Gold and Plat. members please.
So many other Star Alliance airlines have preferred seating available for their top-tier members.
I can't think of any ROP Gold or Plat. TG inflight benefits other than the occasional meal being served first.
This seems a bit rushed and not properly thought through....BKK-AKL preferred seat is $100, but AKL-BKK is $200?? Really strange pricing.
So many other Star Alliance airlines have preferred seating available for their top-tier members.
I can't think of any ROP Gold or Plat. TG inflight benefits other than the occasional meal being served first.
This seems a bit rushed and not properly thought through....BKK-AKL preferred seat is $100, but AKL-BKK is $200?? Really strange pricing.
Same differential for flights between BKK and Europe...BKK to Europe preferred seats are $100, but Europe to BKK preferred seats are $200.
$200 must represent a significant percentage increase on the basic fare price (before taxes, additional fees and fuel charges etc).
Seems like the charge is just a guess, or perhaps "what we think the market might bear"
$200 must represent a significant percentage increase on the basic fare price (before taxes, additional fees and fuel charges etc).
Seems like the charge is just a guess, or perhaps "what we think the market might bear"
BKK to Europe is 100 USD. Zone 1 (HKT, CNX, KBV) to Europe is 115 USD.
The return from Europe to Zone 1 is also 115 USD. No price for a return to BKK is listed.
Flying from one city in Europe (say LHR) to another city in Europe (say FRA) via Bangkok would be 200 USD, which is the same as 100 USD for each leg.
Jul 21, 2019, 6:53 pm
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I don't think you're reading the chart correctly. Part of the issue is that Bangkok is only listed as an origin, not a destination.
BKK to Europe is 100 USD. Zone 1 (HKT, CNX, KBV) to Europe is 115 USD.
The return from Europe to Zone 1 is also 115 USD. No price for a return to BKK is listed.
Flying from one city in Europe (say LHR) to another city in Europe (say FRA) via Bangkok would be 200 USD, which is the same as 100 USD for each leg.
BKK to Europe is 100 USD. Zone 1 (HKT, CNX, KBV) to Europe is 115 USD.
The return from Europe to Zone 1 is also 115 USD. No price for a return to BKK is listed.
Flying from one city in Europe (say LHR) to another city in Europe (say FRA) via Bangkok would be 200 USD, which is the same as 100 USD for each leg.
BKK to Zone 5 $100
Zone 5 to Zone 5 $200
Jul 22, 2019, 8:55 am
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Whereever one asks you only hear: "it is expected to be introduced soon" but the ROP pages are the only source of available information so far....
Last edited by Creole Spirit; Jul 22, 2019 at 9:02 am