topt Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Will be booking to fly BKK to LHR end of this month. Narrowing down on prices to the 3 mentioned - unfortunately Finn Air times are not as convenient. Anybody flown and have views on any of them in the last few years? I have flown KLM long time in the past and thought it was ok...... Will be economy. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 You beat me to it. I was just about to post almost the same question but including Finn Air. Will wait for replies with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) Why not simply go British Airways. Is it that much more expensive or do they have worse movies? I know with Austrian you get two breakfasts one arriving Vienna and one leaving Vienna. Edited October 12, 2021 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Star Alliance had a policy of allowing any changes of the return flight free of charge, even in economy. I availed myself of that policy when I flew back with Lufthansa from Brazil in January and from Thailand in July. You should check whether that policy is still in place for your dates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Finn Air and KLM are known for the worst possible service om ground and on board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 11 hours ago, VocalNeal said: Why not simply go British Airways. Is it that much more expensive or do they have worse movies? Not flying from BKK currently - or not on the week of dates I looked at. Using other airlines code share to Europe/ME from what I could see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 11 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said: Finn Air and KLM are known for the worst possible service om ground and on board. Anecdotal or experienced yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Anyone booked or thinking of booking Thai? They are showing direct flights to UK, but not sure if risky given their recent financial problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, phetphet said: Anyone booked or thinking of booking Thai? They are showing direct flights to UK, but not sure if risky given their recent financial problems. How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, topt said: How much? Skyscanner showing from £604 direct to LHR, but with one stop in Phuket on return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, phetphet said: Anyone booked or thinking of booking Thai? They are showing direct flights to UK, but not sure if risky given their recent financial problems. Wouldnt it be quite safe if you booked a few days in advance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said: Finn Air and KLM are known for the worst possible service om ground and on board. For KLM absolutely yes, I will never fly with them again. As bad as BA when it come to customer service and their aircraft are stone age. My advice, fly Emirates and avoid LHR by flying to another airport such as Newcastle, Birmingham or Manchester. Worth it to avoid horrendous queues at the abomination that is Heathrow. Better advice would be to avoid the UK altogether but I guess you won't do that. Edited October 13, 2021 by Doctor Tom 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 4 hours ago, topt said: Anecdotal or experienced yourself? Finnair BC I experienced myself. KLM was used by friends and there are hundreds of horrible reviews too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Doctor Tom said: ...My advice, fly Emirates... Good advice. Emirates did always very well for me. SIA is a fine airline too. And a couple of years ago Oman Air had the best availabe BC from Asia to Europe with very reasonable prices. But that has changed since 2018 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 https://www.singaporeair.com/flightsearch/calendarSearch.form BKK-SIN-LHR = THB 9,790 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 16 hours ago, VocalNeal said: Why not simply go British Airways. Is it that much more expensive or do they have worse movies? I know with Austrian you get two breakfasts one arriving Vienna and one leaving Vienna. BA is a dreadful airline and expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, ignis said: https://www.singaporeair.com/flightsearch/calendarSearch.form BKK-SIN-LHR = THB 9,790 But how long is the stopover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Doctor Tom said: For KLM absolutely yes, I will never fly with them again. As bad as BA when it come to customer service and their aircraft are stone age. My advice, fly Emirates and avoid LHR by flying to another airport such as Newcastle, Birmingham or Manchester. Worth it to avoid horrendous queues at the abomination that is Heathrow. Better advice would be to avoid the UK altogether but I guess you won't do that. You are correct BA is dreadful and LHR is a mess. Avoid both if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, phetphet said: Anyone booked or thinking of booking Thai? They are showing direct flights to UK, but not sure if risky given their recent financial problems. Awful airline and expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Austrian has more vowels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, ramrod711 said: Austrian has more vowels. I booked with Austrian but flew with Lufthansa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 37 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said: And a couple of years ago Oman Air had the best availabe BC from Asia to Europe with very reasonable prices. But that has changed since 2018 or so. So why tell us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: You are correct BA is dreadful and LHR is a mess. Avoid both if possible. I don't think BA are flying direct at the moment. When I looked a few weeks back they were staging through Doha which was red. Qatar is in the same group, bailed them out with aircraft and crew during the strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Just now, KannikaP said: So why tell us? For information. If you don't need it, don't read it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Simply replying to the headline question. KLM is based in Amsterdam, Swissair in Zurich and Austrian in Vienna. Goodnight! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, phetphet said: Anyone booked or thinking of booking Thai? They are showing direct flights to UK, but not sure if risky given their recent financial problems. Yes Booking=paying Flying=oh solly, no have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Simply replying to the headline question. KLM is based in Amsterdam, Swissair in Zurich and Austrian in Vienna. Goodnight! LOL Thanks for the geography lesson.......... For your info some KLM badged flights from BKK go to Paris as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Doctor Tom said: My advice, fly Emirates and avoid LHR by flying to another airport such as Newcastle, Birmingham or Manchester. Thanks but no thanks. 2 hours ago, Doctor Tom said: Better advice would be to avoid the UK altogether but I guess you won't do that. Pretty pathetic response considering you have no idea why I am trying to go. Thanks however for the comment on KLM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, sandyf said: I booked with Austrian but flew with Lufthansa. Any good or adequate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, topt said: Any good or adequate? Subjective. Nothing to complain about but nothing special. Not many on the aircraft which always makes things better. Security very strict at Frankfurt boarding for UK, but that could ease in this rapidly changing environment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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