Flight loads
May 19, 2010, 5:49 am
#17
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will be pretty much transit pax and BKK residents only I would think. And those fleeing the country.
I estimate Thai may end up grounding half the fleet for a while after today's events.
I estimate Thai may end up grounding half the fleet for a while after today's events.
May 19, 2010, 5:55 am
#18
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I'm due to fly back from LAX-BKK (transit only to PEK) on June 13, and economy is booked solid, I'm assuming with Thai families and uni students returning home for the summer, rather than tourists. But that might be an anomaly among TG's flight routes. I suspect there will be capacity reductions on many airlines flying into Thailand, over the next several weeks and maybe longer. TG of course would be hard hit.
May 19, 2010, 6:47 am
#19
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What is the general feeling around this...? I know TG will be hard hit, and am also anxious to understand the full impact as I have many flights coming up with TG over the next 4 weeks.
I guess time will tell?
Cheers,
AG. :-:
May 19, 2010, 7:46 am
#20
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Really - half the fleet? A scary thought...
What is the general feeling around this...? I know TG will be hard hit, and am also anxious to understand the full impact as I have many flights coming up with TG over the next 4 weeks.
I guess time will tell?
Cheers,
AG. :-:
What is the general feeling around this...? I know TG will be hard hit, and am also anxious to understand the full impact as I have many flights coming up with TG over the next 4 weeks.
I guess time will tell?
Cheers,
AG. :-:
May 19, 2010, 8:13 am
#21
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I'm due to fly back from LAX-BKK (transit only to PEK) on June 13, and economy is booked solid, I'm assuming with Thai families and uni students returning home for the summer, rather than tourists. But that might be an anomaly among TG's flight routes. I suspect there will be capacity reductions on many airlines flying into Thailand, over the next several weeks and maybe longer. TG of course would be hard hit.
What is strange is that TG is not offering any more tickets for sale except at the highest fare.s As if TG does not understand that their loads will be very light even if the situation does not deteriorate. Poor yield management.
May 19, 2010, 10:37 am
#22
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Can only mention the direct flight ARN-BKK, which usually is booked solid with swedish vacationers this time of year, is wide open in all classes from tomorrow and into next week according to a friend that works on a travel agency here.
May 20, 2010, 8:45 pm
#23
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I flew BKK-SIN on Tues 18 May in C on TG403 (0800 departure).
Load in C was good with 26/30 seats full. I peeked through the curtain and the Y cabin seemed reasonably full, though hard to really judge.
Return is planned for Mon 24th on TG404 - subject to the situation - I have 5 pre-paid days at Grand Asoke Residence Asoke ..... before the dreaded flight back on BA.
Cheers, TK
Load in C was good with 26/30 seats full. I peeked through the curtain and the Y cabin seemed reasonably full, though hard to really judge.
Return is planned for Mon 24th on TG404 - subject to the situation - I have 5 pre-paid days at Grand Asoke Residence Asoke ..... before the dreaded flight back on BA.
Cheers, TK
May 22, 2010, 4:45 am
#25
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Flew BKK-SYD TG477 5/20/10 with only my wife and I in F. C looked like it had maybe a half dozen people.
Truly amazing flight and lounge, big fan of THAI Airways.
Truly amazing flight and lounge, big fan of THAI Airways.
May 27, 2010, 4:26 am
#28
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BKK-FRA
TG922 BKK-FRA this Tuesday had 8 in F, 10 in C and not many Eco passengers.
I was informed that Thai has removed two cabin attendants from each flight (747) to reduce costs. Furthermore, they now only stay one night at the destination instead of two nights.
They offered a turndown service in F. It consists of a yellow seat cover similar to the previous blanket. I don't really think it makes a huge difference. The cover is too thin to make a difference.
The amenity kit has also been re-designed. The Chap-stick is back. Much better than the NZ lip balm. Otherwise, it contains the same stuff.
I was informed that Thai has removed two cabin attendants from each flight (747) to reduce costs. Furthermore, they now only stay one night at the destination instead of two nights.
They offered a turndown service in F. It consists of a yellow seat cover similar to the previous blanket. I don't really think it makes a huge difference. The cover is too thin to make a difference.
The amenity kit has also been re-designed. The Chap-stick is back. Much better than the NZ lip balm. Otherwise, it contains the same stuff.
May 27, 2010, 5:26 am
#30
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but has an employer who is prepared to pay F for intercontinental flights. 
