Riding on Top: Boeing 747 run
Jan 20, 2005, 6:38 pm
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Riding on Top: Boeing 747 run
Okay, I am planning to fly Chiang Mai (CNX) to BKK, via Thai Air, on one of their 747-400 flights. I notice that the seats maps show that Executive Class is located on the upper deck of the 747. So, if I buy Executive Class instead of Economy for that flight, I will be riding on top, right?
Or does Thai Air shift its metal around whenever it feels like it?
Or does Thai Air shift its metal around whenever it feels like it?
Jan 20, 2005, 6:45 pm
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Originally Posted by Explorer8939
Okay, I am planning to fly Chiang Mai (CNX) to BKK, via Thai Air, on one of their 747-400 flights. I notice that the seats maps show that Executive Class is located on the upper deck of the 747. So, if I buy Executive Class instead of Economy for that flight, I will be riding on top, right?
Or does Thai Air shift its metal around whenever it feels like it?
Or does Thai Air shift its metal around whenever it feels like it?
Jan 21, 2005, 3:44 am
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The 747-400 has executive class on the upper deck as well as the lower deck. If you want to get a seat on the upper deck you should request this when you make the booking. If not you might get stuck in the lower deck on the right side which has no windows!
Jan 22, 2005, 4:45 pm
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If the flight is very busy all sections will be used (F, C upper and C main)
If very light, only C main will be used.
You ned to gte to the airport fairly early to increase your chances of an upper seat if upper used that day.
TG very seldom switch aircraft AFAIK
If very light, only C main will be used.
You ned to gte to the airport fairly early to increase your chances of an upper seat if upper used that day.
TG very seldom switch aircraft AFAIK
Jan 22, 2005, 7:04 pm
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Originally Posted by JackR
TG very seldom switch aircraft AFAIK
Does the 747 fly BKK-CNX-BKK, or BKK-CNX-XXX XXX-CNX-BKK? If the loads are light, and it flies BKK-CNX-BKK, the OP might be open for an equipment swap
Jan 23, 2005, 2:58 am
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Tg 744
I fly BKK/CNX quite regularly, often on the 744. In my experience the upper deck has always been closed and C pax seated in the lower deck business cabin.
Jan 23, 2005, 10:12 am
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Originally Posted by rhodeswood
I fly BKK/CNX quite regularly, often on the 744. In my experience the upper deck has always been closed and C pax seated in the lower deck business cabin.