jayboy Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Like many here who have remained in Thailand for 2 years or more, my thoughts have turned to home trip for 10 days or so to the UK, probably in October. I thought I might treat myself to a business class ticket since my usual BA Premium Economy isn't available.Any recommendations? My provisional list in order of precedence - Qatar Eva Air Emirates Lufthansa KLM/AF Thai Budget not more than Bt 130,000.Don't mind breaking journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokAlan Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Prices are going up fast they are all in they 120-150K zone now Etihat and KLM are the lowest as I have also been looking for my wife I came back to Ireland 4 weeks ago for 70K on business class on Airfrance via KLM site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) Great thread let's keep this going. I'm looking for direct flight..any comfy class ..I expect to pay more...but currently got no good input.. Edited May 24, 2022 by The Hammer2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Great thread let's keep this going. I'm looking for direct flight..any comfy class ..I expect to pay more...but currently got no good input.. What dates do you want to fly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 14 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said: What dates do you want to fly ? Mid July but I'm not tied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Flight offers come and go. Best to check on one of the cheap flight web-sites. I used Expedia, but others exist. some days are cheaper than others. I have travelled j class to UK regularly for some years. Some airlines do not allow seat selection, or charge for this (BA). Other have perks. like free taxi service at each end (Emirates?) use SeatGuru to see what seat you will get and which are best to pre-book. flat-bed are always better IMO Some transit airports are o large you can walk miles on transit, particularly ME airports. Direct flights are limited, so check before booking My experience has been that QR are the best, but Doha is not transit friendly, and that BA have the most cramped and uncomfortable seating, and charge £50 to select your seat. Otherwise "you pays your money and takes your choice." I have noticed that prices have gone up and choice more limited in recent weeks, as I am looking at flights for next month 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 19 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Mid July but I'm not tied Are you looking for a long stop over or a short stop over , would four hours be OK ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauptmannUK Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) Prior to 2019 I used to fly Emirates business class very frequently (work) - always very satisfied. Usually A380. KLM/AF was horrible and not worth the money. Qatar once or twice and was ok. Edited May 24, 2022 by HauptmannUK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 i'd go for EVA, good business class product, nonstop flight bkk-lhr, and good dep/arr times on both legs of the journey. i've done their bkk-ams route a few times in business. it was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 40 minutes ago, buick said: i'd go for EVA, good business class product, nonstop flight bkk-lhr, and good dep/arr times on both legs of the journey. i've done their bkk-ams route a few times in business. it was good. I thought Eva was no longer doing the BKK-LHR route? BA also stopped .... but no loss as their business class layout was horrible. Eva much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habuspasha Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I like QR a lot. Doha terminal is huge, bur Business Class usually offers bus ride from plane to arrival area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, habuspasha said: I like QR a lot. Doha terminal is huge, bur Business Class usually offers bus ride from plane to arrival area. Just what you need after spending six hour sitting down , sitting down for a bit longer on a bus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habuspasha Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said: Just what you need after spending six hour sitting down , sitting down for a bit longer on a bus It's a welcome alternative to a very long walk followerd by a very long line at immigration/transfer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 1 minute ago, habuspasha said: It's a welcome alternative to a very long walk followerd by a very long line at immigration/transfer. I quite enjoyed the walk, looking at all the shops and then looking at the information board and then walking to the next departure gate . I quite like looking around airports , so much so that I stayed for an extra three hours in Doha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Tempest Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 17 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said: I quite enjoyed the walk, looking at all the shops and then looking at the information board and then walking to the next departure gate . I quite like looking around airports , so much so that I stayed for an extra three hours in Doha Did you miss the flight? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 5 hours ago, Kinnock said: I thought Eva was no longer doing the BKK-LHR route? I understand they may be starting again shortly, they're certainly showing availability for July. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFPhuket Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I exclusively fly business class for long haul flights. My preference is Qatar's QSuites. Currently they have a flexible change policy that allows for changes or a full refund at no cost - so that's an added benefit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemos Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Finn air to Helsinki is great then BA from there .Super nice service beds and planes.Thai and Luftthansa are the same plane sometimes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmac442 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Going business class with Emirates ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Monday ..back to LGW Not sure what prices are right now as the return ticket is from June 2020. Will check when returning in late July. Tried business class with BA ⭐ ..dire !!! Flew business class with Ukrainian airline⭐⭐⭐ ..for the price very good !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I would choose Qatar Etihad then Emirates this is based on quality NOT cost or destination or schedule. I have never flown Finn Air but several friend rave about the service so maybe worth a look 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpeters Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I really like the Qatar Q suites but you have to check flights carefully as it tends to come and go on some of the Bangkok legs. (as an aside just flew in from London on the new Thai (well newly leased old plane) 777 that now has first class. There are two rows of business just behind first that makes that bit of business a bit more secluded. I thought I may treat myself to an updgrade to first on the way back. The web single fare in first is about Bht117,000. To upgrade from my business class ticket they quoted me Bht133,000!!!. This is obviously quite bizarre. Sent emails about this to three different Thai email addresses - waiting to see if they will respond). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybangkok Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Have flown Eva many times and always liked the fact it was direct, good departure/arrival times and their business class is very good. Also one of the cheaper ones (though not sure about prices now). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, johnnybangkok said: Have flown Eva many times and always liked the fact it was direct, good departure/arrival times and their business class is very good. Also one of the cheaper ones (though not sure about prices now). Eva as above - direct, cheaper and far superior to Thai. A quick search shows Thai attempting to extort 40% more for a business class return in July vs Eva. ???? Etihad would be an option if you don't mind the 1 stop, as they're cheaper than Emirates or Eva. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 10 hours ago, habuspasha said: I like QR a lot. Doha terminal is huge, bur Business Class usually offers bus ride from plane to arrival area. Doha is weird, no security going when transferring to UK but coming back they have, also once in the departure lounge no toilets and going out and in again is not straightforward. Week ago all stuck on the boarding ramp at Doha for over 30 mins, expect waiting for plane to be cleaned. Food in biz class worse than economy. Then they cancelled my paid for seat reservations with no refund, Eva for me next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie66 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Try checking out the less known Arabic airlines. I just flew Gulf air to Frankfurt last month and paid about 70k for 2 one way tickets Bkk-Fra. Was one of the best Biz class experiences i had. Gulf air and Oman air both have the same seats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jackie66 said: Try checking out the less known Arabic airlines. I just flew Gulf air to Frankfurt last month and paid about 70k for 2 one way tickets Bkk-Fra. Was one of the best Biz class experiences i had. Gulf air and Oman air both have the same seats. Do Gulf go to UK though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie66 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) I don't know. Just saying try to check those. Saudia, gulf, oman. I saw some very affordable business class tickets when i was looking for it last month. I am sure some do fly to the UK. EDIT: quick google check. seems they all fly to the UK Edited May 25, 2022 by Jackie66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 For me pick a flight which is non stop or has a stop over in Europe, I had an Business Class Emirates flight and you don’t really get the benefits of Business Class if you have to change flights halfway through the journey. Try and get a late night flight and you can get the benefit of a bed, no point having a lie down bed on a daytime flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Troy Tempest said: Did you miss the flight? No, I had booked the later flight , rather than the next flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 12 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said: I quite like looking around airports , so much so that I stayed for an extra three hours in Doha You would have enjoyed the bus terminal transfers at Doha Airport over the years. It took ages to get around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now