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It would be a long day of flying to get home. Arrived in the morning by the airport bus to Incheon Terminal 1 and checked in at TG's counters. TG has 3 morning departures to BKK, each flight within an hour of the other! There were no queues at the Royal Silk counters.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d6dd223e_b.jpg Boarding passes of both sectors issued. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8a4f423d_b.jpg Through immigration and security (there were no premium lanes for premium passengers) and into the departure hall. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5e08b16f_b.jpg Our aircraft could be spotted behind Jin Air's B772. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e3fa8e23_b.jpg TG premium passengers were invited to the newly opened Asiana Business Class Lounge West. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...22ae79d3_b.jpg There was a bar area near the entrance. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3265068c_b.jpg Comfortable ambience with lots of natural lighting. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7c3514c7_b.jpg However, most of the action were at the buffet area. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0f2d0104_b.jpg Buffet selection for breakfast was not too elaborate, but this was made up by the quality of the food. Overall a decent lounge experience. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d2221b52_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...de19ff50_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...06d5e94a_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d1bdd00e_b.jpg |
Those food photos look amazing!!!
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Heading the gate after the lounge visit.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...423b938b_b.jpg TG's B787-8 will be operating this flight. Noted an earlier TG A359 departing for BKK as well. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8b62eb45_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0624ef1b_b.jpg 09 June 2019 Thai Airways TG 657 Seoul Incheon (ICN) - Bangkok (BKK) B787-8 HS-TQF Royal Silk Class Flight Time: 5H04M Boarding has already commenced at the gate. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...543706d9_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8492268d_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...311de351_b.jpg Welcomed at the door and directed to the front cabin. Royal Silk Class is configured in a 2-2-2 layout on the B787-8. It may not be the most private layout, but is more than acceptable for this mid-haul. The same seat model is also used by many airlines, such as United, KLM and a few others. Blanket/pillow and a fresh orchid was already placed on each occupied seat. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a605ffc6_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4f6677f4_b.jpg Seat pitch is good, an a pair of slippers was already placed at the footwell. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4f685eb7_b.jpg Seat controls and IFE controller. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...35833894_b.jpg View out the window. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...65d68a88_b.jpg Crew were offering pre-departure drinks, newspapers/magazines and hot towels. The set of crew in Royal Silk was more experienced, but service was very genuine and warm. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a99f6a98_b.jpg |
Selection of welcome drinks offered and I chose the Iced Tamarind Tea, one of TG's signature drinks. It was very refreshing!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...54b164c9_b.jpg Lacoste-branded amenity kit was also offered. Amenities for the flight. Headphones was noise-cancellation and of the older model, but of slightly inferior quality compared to other premium airlines. I understand TG has also started introducing new and better quality headphones on selected flights. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ab892124_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1468a5c6_b.jpg Contents of the amenity kit, which included toothbrush set, mouthwash, moisturiser, lip balm and a comb. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...74fb0682_b.jpg Business Class was only about half full. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f32f71a9_b.jpg Safety video played. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...03d27aa7_b.jpg Checking out the contents of the IFE. The touchscreen monitor and handset were easy to navigate. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...71bd79c0_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...68941587_b.jpg The inflight magazines. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...fd2869e0_b.jpg Started the pushback. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a050d9c7_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...72a650c3_b.jpg Flight map. No camera views on the B787-8 though. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5da1a709_b.jpg |
Taxied to runway.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...98bc6433_b.jpg Departure from Rwy34R. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...fa3dfa4f_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3faf6730_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3533b405_b.jpg Taking a look at the food and beverages menus. There were 2 separate menus for food and drinks. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b00acee2_b.jpg Beverages https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2dc90b74_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1b1e56dd_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eb6cd80e_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1a5cec2f_b.jpg Food menu. Lunch would be served after departure, and afternoon tea prior to landing. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7ed942cd_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d762ab37_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...52291b5a_b.jpg |
Climbing to cruise.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9096d3b7_b.jpg View towards economy before curtains were drawn. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7f518489_b.jpg Comfortable Royal Silk cabin. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...47a23375_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8b8b0479_b.jpg Meal preferences were taken before departure, and crew were already preparing for meal service in the galley. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0e3a8fe3_b.jpg Visit to the lavatory at the front. It was just a standard B787 lavatory, stocked with some lotions and decorated with more orchids. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...029cc4d5_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8e8e14e6_b.jpg Starting my inflight entertainment. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f20a3c7b_b.jpg Cruising above Korea. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3433a2a4_b.jpg An assortment of nuts were offered, along with another drink which I ordered another of TG's signature drink, Violet Bliss. It is a traditional Thai butterfly-pea with lime drink, and is delicious as well! Also had a champagne, which is served in a champagne flute. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...438baaf6_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...abd52fd8_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8b9a7d37_b.jpg |
Flight map could be shown on the IFE controller as well.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7a952252_b.jpg Lunch service commenced shortly after. Maybe due to the low load, all courses were delivered by hand from the galley, with no trolleys used as all. The starter course was presented, along with garlic bread and soft roll. The prawn starter was average, nothing spectacular. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3fdc48bb_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0c5b5b51_b.jpg Starter and bread course was cleared and the main courses were delivered on a separate tray. For the main course, my friend selected the Korean option of Chicken thigh in Korean sauce with steamed rice, along with Korean side dishes. Taste was pretty good. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6e407752_b.jpg I had the Samrab Thai option of Beef in Pa Neang curry, with a thai soup, egg and rice. This tasted rather authentic and was excellent as well. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...99e90bee_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e83d5119_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...36a840d9_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bcdeefea_b.jpg Next was the cheese and fruit plate, which looked pretty disappointing. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a4155bfe_b.jpg The desserts, however, were beautifully presented. The mango ice-cream with sticky rice was very good, but the mousse was a bit too sweet. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...81822f05_b.jpg Ending the meal with a cappuccino and a chocolate. A satisfying dining experience on TG. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e8c2c2e4_b.jpg Crew clearing the cabin after meal service. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0a58949b_b.jpg |
20MB of free internet wifi access was provided to all Royal Silk passengers. Internet worked fine, but 20MB was used up in a flash. A bottle of water was also provided.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8f69e21b_b.jpg Cabin view https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...04c71562_b.jpg At the southern coast of Taiwan. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3d40c513_b.jpg The seat can be reclined into a flat bed. Personally, I preferred to adjust the seat to be in a slight cradle, and managed to catch a few winks. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e9b13f50_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...dfe62ae8_b.jpg About an hour before arrival, I woke up while we were somewhere over Vietnam. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9936a1c7_b.jpg Afternoon tea was served, which consisted of a cheese and salmon sandwich and a warm fruit scone with butter and jam. The cold sandwich was forgettable, but the warm scone was delicious! And of course, I had another glass of Violet Bliss. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f1e1f1f2_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eda76238_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...22089ec7_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e4c78452_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9d3c89c2_b.jpg View out the window. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7831a1d4_b.jpg |
Landed an taxied to the gate. We were allocated a remote stand, but luckily it was near the terminal building and taxi was short. Parked beside an El Al B772.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5371628c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eb019885_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...51357340_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0061b210_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...20b43a87_b.jpg Last look at the comfortable seat. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e1ffbc7b_b.jpg Royal Silk passengers were allowed to disembark ahead of Economy, but there was no dedicated transfer bus for Royal Silk passengers. First-world problem, I know. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...120fea58_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0b22b7bb_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...35e649a4_b.jpg Tarmac tour during the short ride to the terminal for my 1.5hr transit. More Dreamliners spotted during the ride. There was also a lonesome Jet Asia B767 parked on the remote stand for quite some time already (saw it as well on the same stand less than a month ago). Anyone has any idea if it is still flying? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e13f0b45_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...60816871_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...de5e58da_b.jpg I am certainly very satisfied with the Thai Airways Royal Silk Class experience on this mid-haul. Service by the TG crew was very genuine and warm. Though they may not be as polished as SQ crew, the personal touch and service 'from the heart' can be definitely be felt, which is lacking on many carriers today. Catering was generous for this mid-haul, and seats, though not the newest, was fine. From this experience. I would definitely choose to fly on TG Royal Silk Class again in the future. |
Great review, all of a sudden I want to go to Seoul.
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It was a pretty long walk to transfer security, which was totally empty, and we proceeded to the Silver Kris Lounge for the short layover. The lounge was very crowded and packed full. Unless you are looking for some good F&B offerings, the crowded lounge definitely did not contribute to a relaxing ambience.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bc4ef86e_b.jpg Cocktail selections had changed from my last visit. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f099049d_b.jpg Buffet selection was excellent as before. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...90bb4f25_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...348db276_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...97be2a4b_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...45696c5f_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...df7d9ac6_b.jpg I only had a tom yum soup, desserts and drinks. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3d56ddb9_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...363771a6_b.jpg 09 June 2019 Singapore Airlines SQ 977 Bangkok (BKK) - Singapore (SIN) A330-300 9V-STR Business Class Flight Time: 1H53M Before long, we proceeded to the gate where boarding has already commenced. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8fa3baa3_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9be9be26_b.jpg Into the Business Class cabin, back to the old regional seat which is being phased out. Though I still feel that this seat is pretty decent for short-hauls. A pillow and blanket is already placed on each seat. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a95fdae1_b.jpg |
View out the window from 16K. Kenya Airways B787 commencing its taxi.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4126619e_b.jpg Boarding in progress. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6c5bec41_b.jpg As per standard procedure, welcome drinks and hot towels are offered. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...95c6ed09_b.jpg Requested for a champagne, which unfortunately, had no bubbles... The entire tray of champagne was lacking the bubbles.... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0a53b0ba_b.jpg Headphones and menu. Yes, menu booklet is still available on this BKK-SIN flight, though I read that someone in J had the menu slip instead the month before. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9ff589e4_b.jpg Prepping for departure. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3ac4cf14_b.jpg Continued with my movie which I did not complete on the last sector on TG. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e0c93b27_b.jpg Pushed back and safety video played. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f6efa6b5_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...55a43296_b.jpg Taxiing to the runway. The satellite terminal construction is underway. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d4ededd0_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...de301f32_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ac2f72cb_b.jpg |
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e378049d_b.jpg Departure from Rwy19L. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv-r3qaeL1Q[/ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6347ca1b_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8d6c1f9b_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...20fd75fd_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6d892811_b.jpg Beautiful views of the coastline. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ae13ebb5_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ccd18f57_b.jpg Flew over U-Tapao airport, a rising alternate airport to BKK, and marketed as Pattaya's airport. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7ff0458a_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...98e37c5a_b.jpg Dinner menu for this flight. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...637ded24_b.jpg Selection for SQ974 SIN-BKK sector. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...61807430_b.jpg |
Elaborate beverage selection
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8a738ba9_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bc6e2cae_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0ecc56f1_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...03c5dd25_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...fecbd931_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e582fcc5_b.jpg Dinner service commenced shortly after departure. Due to the full load in Business, we only got our meal almost an hour after departure as we were the last few to be served. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...28957677_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6e7f6fbf_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...80042c44_b.jpg As expected on the short haul, all courses were served on a single tray. I chose for the beef ribs, which came with a prawn starter and thai dessert. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0e32668c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e618564c_b.jpg The prawn salad was very fresh and refreshing. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...804291bc_b.jpg |
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