Just a quickie for folks thinking of coming out in December..The Emirates flight I'm trying to book (the website keeps refusing payment..?) is now up to £1162!..This flight went up in price by £80 over the last week! This is 4 months away!
The ToT can quote it's usual B.s. figures & speculative predictions, but fare prices alone may see many people looking elsewhere.
Flights to/from Thailand status, news, and updates
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Hi U/S - Blast from the past.
I will be returning to HH in November, first return since Covid and illness since 2019! I had a hell of a job getting flight tickets from LHR or LGW. Problems booking on websites or huge price increases. Eventually managed a booking (within 3 days of original required date) through Turkish - yes Turkish via Istanbul - and at reasonable price. After latest batch of medical problems I need good legroom and EVA "Elite" was more expensive than Turkish business class. EVA had already withdrawn my Gold Card status for "Silver" - not recognised by other Star Alliance partners. Turkish are SA members so I can still get points flying with them! Will be meeting up with NOKYAI so hope to catch up with you too!
Be good!
I will be returning to HH in November, first return since Covid and illness since 2019! I had a hell of a job getting flight tickets from LHR or LGW. Problems booking on websites or huge price increases. Eventually managed a booking (within 3 days of original required date) through Turkish - yes Turkish via Istanbul - and at reasonable price. After latest batch of medical problems I need good legroom and EVA "Elite" was more expensive than Turkish business class. EVA had already withdrawn my Gold Card status for "Silver" - not recognised by other Star Alliance partners. Turkish are SA members so I can still get points flying with them! Will be meeting up with NOKYAI so hope to catch up with you too!
Be good!
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Re: Flying to/from Thailand, latest updates
I've used Turkish Airlines quite often and they're not bad, it's a pretty similar experience to most of the Middle Eastern airlines.
No one flies from Luxembourg to SE Asia but Turkish have a flight to Istanbul so it's the nearest thing to a direct flight there is for me.
No one flies from Luxembourg to SE Asia but Turkish have a flight to Istanbul so it's the nearest thing to a direct flight there is for me.
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Not sure if this is the right forum but my question is this:
I am returning to BKK from LHR in November for a few weeks. I dislike airports and flying so I will only fly direct. As fas as I can see only Thai and EVA offer direct services. I will likely travel in premium economy, possibly business, as comfort and room are important to me. I have traveled with EVA several times but have no experience of Thai Air. How does it compare? Which airline do you chaps prefer, and why?
Thanks in anticipation.
I am returning to BKK from LHR in November for a few weeks. I dislike airports and flying so I will only fly direct. As fas as I can see only Thai and EVA offer direct services. I will likely travel in premium economy, possibly business, as comfort and room are important to me. I have traveled with EVA several times but have no experience of Thai Air. How does it compare? Which airline do you chaps prefer, and why?
Thanks in anticipation.
Re: Flying to/from Thailand, latest updates
I travel thai business when I go. Theyr 777 buiness class is comfy, downside is a massive priceincrease since last time I went, 3 years ago. Travelling from Norway, but I believe thai use 777 on all european destinations.
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Re: Flying to/from Thailand, latest updates
So, as an update to my previous posting about flight prices..Emirates for December thru' agents like Skyscanner are up to £1352! Nearly all flights I was looking at were £1100+
Then I found out the cheapest option IMO out of Manchester was with Qatar via Doha..The Qatar flight is a decent one with only 1hr 40 mins turnaround each way..Qatar's own webpage are doing flights for about £970-£1050 (I paid 1011).
Going back to PeteB's posting...Skyscanner (for UK travellers) do have lots of Turkish flight options on their site.
Then I found out the cheapest option IMO out of Manchester was with Qatar via Doha..The Qatar flight is a decent one with only 1hr 40 mins turnaround each way..Qatar's own webpage are doing flights for about £970-£1050 (I paid 1011).
Going back to PeteB's posting...Skyscanner (for UK travellers) do have lots of Turkish flight options on their site.
Re: Flying to/from Thailand, latest updates
We tried to do a few days stopover in Istanbul to break the Thailand <> UK trip but found the prices from Turkish Airlines insane so didn't bother.
Went direct with Eva instead for a lot less.
Went direct with Eva instead for a lot less.
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Thai AirAsia X to launch two Thailand – Australia routes
https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transpo ... lia-routes
Budget airline Thai AirAsia X will launch two direct routes between Thailand and Australia in December. The airline will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne, and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.
The Bangkok to Sydney route will fly four times per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The Bangkok to Melbourne route will fly thrice a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
A 337-seat Airbus A330 will serve both routes with 12 Business Class seats and 365 Economy Class seats.
Tickets are already on sale, with one-way economy fares from Melbourne to Bangkok starting from $299 AUD (7,552 Thai baht). A one-way Business Class ticket on a premium flatbed costs $1,199 AUD (30,293 Thai baht).
Acting CEO of Thai AirAsia X commented on the potential of the new routes…
“Thailand and Australia have maintained strong relations for over 70 years, and Australia is among the top three educational destinations for Thai students as well as a leading travel destination for Thai tourists.”
“Both Thailand and Australia have strong characteristics that mutually attract travellers from both sides of the hemisphere. Bangkok is a one stop shop for nightlife, culture, shopping, and local Thai cuisine for international travellers. Not only that but it’s a key transit hub for Australian travellers.”
Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation Jim Parashos also expressed his approval of the new routes…
“We are thrilled to welcome Thai AirAsia X to the Melbourne Airport family. Thailand is a favourite destination of Australians, and we expect these new direct services will be popular, particularly among leisure travellers keen to get back to Southeast Asia to experience the country’s incredible food, beaches, and culture”
“This new route will also drive tourism into Victoria and support a growing Thai international student market. Before the pandemic, Thailand was one of the state’s top 10 international student source markets and an important part of our economy. This new route will also drive tourism into Victoria and support a growing Thai international student market. Before the pandemic, Thailand was one of the state’s top 10 international student source markets and an important part of our economy.”
Malaysia-based AirAsia X will launch services from Kuala Lumpur to various Australian locations. The airline will launch Kuala Lumpur – Sydney flights on September 9 and flights to Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland (via Sydney) in November.
SOURCE: TravelNewsAsia
Budget airline Thai AirAsia X will launch two direct routes between Thailand and Australia in December. The airline will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne, and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.
The Bangkok to Sydney route will fly four times per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The Bangkok to Melbourne route will fly thrice a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
A 337-seat Airbus A330 will serve both routes with 12 Business Class seats and 365 Economy Class seats.
Tickets are already on sale, with one-way economy fares from Melbourne to Bangkok starting from $299 AUD (7,552 Thai baht). A one-way Business Class ticket on a premium flatbed costs $1,199 AUD (30,293 Thai baht).
Acting CEO of Thai AirAsia X commented on the potential of the new routes…
“Thailand and Australia have maintained strong relations for over 70 years, and Australia is among the top three educational destinations for Thai students as well as a leading travel destination for Thai tourists.”
“Both Thailand and Australia have strong characteristics that mutually attract travellers from both sides of the hemisphere. Bangkok is a one stop shop for nightlife, culture, shopping, and local Thai cuisine for international travellers. Not only that but it’s a key transit hub for Australian travellers.”
Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation Jim Parashos also expressed his approval of the new routes…
“We are thrilled to welcome Thai AirAsia X to the Melbourne Airport family. Thailand is a favourite destination of Australians, and we expect these new direct services will be popular, particularly among leisure travellers keen to get back to Southeast Asia to experience the country’s incredible food, beaches, and culture”
“This new route will also drive tourism into Victoria and support a growing Thai international student market. Before the pandemic, Thailand was one of the state’s top 10 international student source markets and an important part of our economy. This new route will also drive tourism into Victoria and support a growing Thai international student market. Before the pandemic, Thailand was one of the state’s top 10 international student source markets and an important part of our economy.”
Malaysia-based AirAsia X will launch services from Kuala Lumpur to various Australian locations. The airline will launch Kuala Lumpur – Sydney flights on September 9 and flights to Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland (via Sydney) in November.
SOURCE: TravelNewsAsia
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Korean Air to resume flights to Chiang Mai and Phuket
https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ko ... and-phuket
Korean Air will resume direct flights from Seoul to both Chiang Mai and Phuket this October. Both routes were suspended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The airline’s Phuket flights are scheduled to depart from Seoul Incheon Airport four days per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 5.55pm and land in Phuket at 10pm.
Phuket to Seoul flights will also depart on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, leaving Phuket at 11.20pm and arriving in Seoul Incheon at 7.55am the next day.
A Boeing 737-800 will serve the Seoul – Chiang Mai route, resuming in October, four times per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The flight will depart from Seoul Incheon at 5.55pm and land in Chiang Mai at 9.30pm.
Chiang Mai to Seoul flights will depart at 11pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and arrive in Seoul at 6.25am the following day.
Tickets are already available to buy through the Korean Air website, with a one-way ticket from Chiang Mai to Seoul on October 1 costing 16,095 baht. A one-way ticket from Phuket to Seoul on October 1 is on sale for 15,460 baht.
Korean Air is also resuming its service Seoul – Dubai service in October, with three flights per week on an Airbus A330-300.
The airline is also launching its first service between Seoul and Budapest in Hungary. The service’s inaugural flight is scheduled for October 3, 2022.
Always check the entry requirements of your final destination before travelling.
SOURCE: TravelNewsAsia
https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ko ... and-phuket
Korean Air will resume direct flights from Seoul to both Chiang Mai and Phuket this October. Both routes were suspended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The airline’s Phuket flights are scheduled to depart from Seoul Incheon Airport four days per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 5.55pm and land in Phuket at 10pm.
Phuket to Seoul flights will also depart on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, leaving Phuket at 11.20pm and arriving in Seoul Incheon at 7.55am the next day.
A Boeing 737-800 will serve the Seoul – Chiang Mai route, resuming in October, four times per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The flight will depart from Seoul Incheon at 5.55pm and land in Chiang Mai at 9.30pm.
Chiang Mai to Seoul flights will depart at 11pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and arrive in Seoul at 6.25am the following day.
Tickets are already available to buy through the Korean Air website, with a one-way ticket from Chiang Mai to Seoul on October 1 costing 16,095 baht. A one-way ticket from Phuket to Seoul on October 1 is on sale for 15,460 baht.
Korean Air is also resuming its service Seoul – Dubai service in October, with three flights per week on an Airbus A330-300.
The airline is also launching its first service between Seoul and Budapest in Hungary. The service’s inaugural flight is scheduled for October 3, 2022.
Always check the entry requirements of your final destination before travelling.
SOURCE: TravelNewsAsia
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How is Eva air? Decent flight?buksida wrote:We tried to do a few days stopover in Istanbul to break the Thailand <> UK trip but found the prices from Turkish Airlines insane so didn't bother.
Went direct with Eva instead for a lot less.
Do they have an onboard entertainment system?
I’m flying with them Tuesday for a work trip.
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Re: Flights to/from Thailand Bargains & Updates
I'd say pretty average and not as good as Emirates. They use 777s which means less room in cattle class. The entertainment system only had a handful of movies, but enough for the duration of the flight.Ginjaninja wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:05 pm How is Eva air? Decent flight?
Do they have an onboard entertainment system?
I’m flying with them Tuesday for a work trip.
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Two annoyances were being forced to wear a mask for the entire flight and the cabin crew shutting the window blinds and turning off the lights to make people go to sleep in the middle of the afternoon.
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Thanks!
I’ll make sure I have some entertainment on my iPad.
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Thai VietJet launch flights from Bangkok to Phu Quoc island
https://thethaiger.com/news/regional/vi ... d-paradise
Thai VietJet announced a new international route between Bangkok and the tropical island paradise of Phu Quoc in Vietnam. The route’s inaugural flight will take off on October 12.
The route will fly between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with an approximate flight duration of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flight no VZ981 will take off from Bangkok at 9.45am and land at Vietnam’s Phu Quoc airport at 11am. Flight VZ981 from Phu Quoc to Bangkok will depart at noon and arrive at 1.20pm.
Phu Quoc is a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. The island’s waters are clear as day thanks to Vietnam’s conservation efforts and its status as a protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2005.
Tourists are drawn to Phu Quoc for its 150 kilometre coastline, mountains, food, culture, evergreen forests, waterfalls, caves, watersports and history. One unmissable sight on the island is Cay Dua prison (Coconut tree prison), which was built by French colonialists to imprison Vietnamese patriots and political prisoners.
The island is home to the unique Cao Dai temple, where believers synthesise beliefs from Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism and Taoism.
Phu Quoc is warm all year round, but the ideal time to visit is in the dry season – between October and March – when the weather is slightly cooler.
Chief Executive Officer of Thai Vietjet Woronate Laprabang expressed excitement for the airline’s new launch…
“We are delighted to further connect Thailand with one more top travel destination of Vietnam – ‘Phu Quoc’ the emerging island in the south of the country, providing Thai people more opportunities and flexible choices to travel to Vietnam, as well as welcoming Vietnamese tourists to Thailand.”
“Since tourism is on its track to returning to the pre-pandemic level, we strongly believe that the service between the two destinations would help facilitate the region’s growing travel demand and stimulate the trade recovery of both countries, particularly, the international tourism industry and aviation business.”
SOURCE: Travel Daily Media
Thai VietJet announced a new international route between Bangkok and the tropical island paradise of Phu Quoc in Vietnam. The route’s inaugural flight will take off on October 12.
The route will fly between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with an approximate flight duration of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flight no VZ981 will take off from Bangkok at 9.45am and land at Vietnam’s Phu Quoc airport at 11am. Flight VZ981 from Phu Quoc to Bangkok will depart at noon and arrive at 1.20pm.
Phu Quoc is a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. The island’s waters are clear as day thanks to Vietnam’s conservation efforts and its status as a protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2005.
Tourists are drawn to Phu Quoc for its 150 kilometre coastline, mountains, food, culture, evergreen forests, waterfalls, caves, watersports and history. One unmissable sight on the island is Cay Dua prison (Coconut tree prison), which was built by French colonialists to imprison Vietnamese patriots and political prisoners.
The island is home to the unique Cao Dai temple, where believers synthesise beliefs from Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism and Taoism.
Phu Quoc is warm all year round, but the ideal time to visit is in the dry season – between October and March – when the weather is slightly cooler.
Chief Executive Officer of Thai Vietjet Woronate Laprabang expressed excitement for the airline’s new launch…
“We are delighted to further connect Thailand with one more top travel destination of Vietnam – ‘Phu Quoc’ the emerging island in the south of the country, providing Thai people more opportunities and flexible choices to travel to Vietnam, as well as welcoming Vietnamese tourists to Thailand.”
“Since tourism is on its track to returning to the pre-pandemic level, we strongly believe that the service between the two destinations would help facilitate the region’s growing travel demand and stimulate the trade recovery of both countries, particularly, the international tourism industry and aviation business.”
SOURCE: Travel Daily Media
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Thai airlines discounts on domestic flights
https://thethaiger.com/news/national/th ... ic-flights
You can get 300 baht off domestic flights in Thailand under the project “Discounts All Over the Sky, Fly All Over Thailand.
” The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Airlines Association jointly launched a special offer to stimulate the economy through domestic tourism this season.
Six airlines joined the scheme to offer 300 baht discounts on 500,000 seats on flights taking off before the end of the year.
Book before October 10 to get 300 baht off any flight between November 1 – December 31, 2022. Each booking is eligible for one 300 baht discount.
The participating airlines include Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Smile, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet.
TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the special offer would help the TAT to fulfil its goal for Thailand’s tourism industry to generate 1.5 trillion baht before the end of the year.
The TAT governor added that Thailand’s aviation business is recovering from the pandemic well and is heading in the right direction.
You can get 300 baht off domestic flights in Thailand under the project “Discounts All Over the Sky, Fly All Over Thailand.
” The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Airlines Association jointly launched a special offer to stimulate the economy through domestic tourism this season.
Six airlines joined the scheme to offer 300 baht discounts on 500,000 seats on flights taking off before the end of the year.
Book before October 10 to get 300 baht off any flight between November 1 – December 31, 2022. Each booking is eligible for one 300 baht discount.
The participating airlines include Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Smile, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet.
TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the special offer would help the TAT to fulfil its goal for Thailand’s tourism industry to generate 1.5 trillion baht before the end of the year.
The TAT governor added that Thailand’s aviation business is recovering from the pandemic well and is heading in the right direction.
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Re: Thai airlines discounts on domestic flights
This reminds me of a couple of sayings in the UK, the first about the Asda supermarket price cuts “every little bit helps” but another one, from the comedian Eric Morecambe, when asked what do you think of it so far, he would often reply “not a lot”.