jimmybcool

Guys are making me worry. In the past I didn't always check bags as I owned a condo and didn't want to check. Bummer is I am carrying some items for friends that live there that I can not carry on the plane. Since someone is bound to want to know what it is several large tubes of Fixodent which he claims he can not get in Thailand. He is a dear friend and it's not a big deal to get it here. Also have some large containers of over the counter pain meds like Tylenol for another pal. Yeah, me and friends are all old gits. Still I can't remember ever waiting an excessive amount there. I do recall once in Don Muang waiting a while. Heck, my home airport here in AZ sucks for baggage delivery. Well I am committed to bringing the stuff and no help for it.

Note the airlines tag business class luggage and expedite it. Last trip was Canadian Air (which has discontinued the flight). Previous were Cathay, EVA, Asiana. Wish I could recall which ones were fast.

Depends on the airline. I have experienced quick baggage there. Usually if I walk fast from the gate, stop and get a new phone sim installed at the kiosk, go thru immigration in a line with 3-4 people it comes out within minutes. I think some airlines expedite biz class customers luggage.

This is very useful. I have a couple friends live there and both told me I could use fasttrack with my biz class boarding pass. I might still give it a go but now I know I can use priority if that fails. Thanks

Thanks for all the replies. Some very entertaining. I didn't realize the fast track lines were open to business class since they no longer hand out the card on the plane. That is all I need. Not yet 70 and still able to walk well enough to pass on a golf cart and head directly to the short line. Which works for those of us used to shorter buses.

Perfect. Just what I was looking for. And the price is acceptable.

Hi all, I arrive in January. I have a Tourist Visa from online application for a 60 days stay. What I am wondering is if there is a way to avoid the lines at immigration (if there are any) and sail thru. I am flying business class with Cathay Pacific. In the old pre-Covid days one would get a card that allowed business class passengers the luxury of shorter immigration lines. Last few years I have not seen this happen. To be honest I have not had issues with long lines but this trip I arrive late morning and it could be busy. I am also getting older and standing in line hurts a bit on my man made knees and hip. I'm willing to pay a little bit to avoid rubbing elbows with the smelly public. Info greatly appreciated.