snoop1130 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Thai International Airways (THAI) boosted its fleet with two newly blessed Airbus A350-900 aircraft designed for the modern traveller. The up-to-date design boasts private video touch screens on every seat. The Reverend Maha Ratchamongkol Muni, the assistant abbot of Wat Traimit Wittayaram, yesterday, August 9, presided over a blessing ceremony. These two latest additions to the portfolio of Thai Airways Company Limited were the Airbus A350-900 aircraft, christened Phuket and “Petchaburi. The event was attended by Prachai Teerawattanasuk, the recovery plan administrator, Chaiy Eiamsiri, the executive director, management division and other employees. The ceremony was held at THAI’s aircraft maintenance hangar at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Both Airbus A350-900 aircraft were designed to be contemporary, capable of carrying 334 passengers and divided into two classes. Business class has 33 seats and economy class accommodates 301 passengers. The business class was specially designed for comfort with a pitch (the distance between rows of seats) of 44 inches, 180-degree flat-bed seats and unobstructed ingress-egress. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photos in collage are sourced from Khaosod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-airways-enhances-fleet-with-airbus-a350-900s-offering-modern-comforts-for-334-customers -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-10 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) Passengers want free fast wi-fi in the sky so they can use there own personal devices not some unhygienic touch screen. Edited August 10, 2023 by rbkk 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scottiejohn Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 47 minutes ago, rbkk said: Passengers want What you really mean is "you want"! You have no idea what I or others want! Why be so negative? 3 1 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, rbkk said: Passengers want free fast wi-fi in the sky so they can use there own personal devices not some unhygienic touch screen. If you don't trust it use a sanitized wet wipe. Job done. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scottiejohn Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Moonlover said: If you don't trust it use a sanitized wet wipe. Job done. I would hate to sit next to him on a flight! 1 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, rbkk said: Passengers want free fast wi-fi in the sky so they can use there own personal devices not some unhygienic touch screen. and what about a free massage during flight 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, rbkk said: Passengers want free fast wi-fi in the sky so they can use there own personal devices not some unhygienic touch screen. Yeh, riiiiiiight, try thinking beyond McDanald's.............................................???? 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 minute ago, transam said: Yeh, riiiiiiight, try thinking beyond McDanald's.............................................???? Mind you their so called food is already sanitized so it will suit him! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, steven100 said: and what about a free massage during flight Out of the question! Think of the germs! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post circa02 Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 minute ago, scottiejohn said: I would hate to sit next to him on a flight! Find a positive? wouldn't be fighting over the armrest at least, all those germs from someone else's skin.. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, circa02 said: Find a positive? wouldn't be fighting over the armrest at least, all those germs from someone else's skin.. He would need to fly with his hands behind his head or on his lap! How would he get the food tray down? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 https://www.traveloffpath.com/these-5-airlines-now-offer-free-wifi-on-most-flights/ Here are all the major airlines that currently offer free WiFi on most flights: JetBlue. JetBlue was the first U.S. airline to start offering free WiFi to all passengers through their Fly-Fi service in 2013. ... Delta Air Lines. ... Singapore Airlines. ... Qatar Airways. ... Norwegian Airlines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post circa02 Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, scottiejohn said: He would need to fly with his hands behind his head or on his lap! How would he get the food tray down? They generally don't eat I find, and they don't say nothing, and they never invade your armrests or legspace due to you know what, you know you've got a winner when you see a young double masker or N95er eyeing your row! I had one the other month, it didn't say a thing and even refused water, made themselves into the most compact little thing possible and they weren't small, to me it felt like an upgrade to premium economy... 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 3 hours ago, scottiejohn said: What you really mean is "you want"! You have no idea what I or others want! Why be so negative? I kind of agree with rbkk….. most would want free internet, his is a fair assumption. I recall watching the Euros on a Qatar Airways flight… awesome time killer until in Indian air space where the service is interrupted. The vast majority of flights these days see me using my iPad & watching downloaded series & movies…. Free, fast reliable and uninterrupted Internet would be a nice addition (usually is in business class but I don’t fly that all the time). it’s all about the best way to kill time on a flight… The best I’ve found is flat-bed & a sleeping tablet… but I don’t get that luxury all the time. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 Typical reaction on this forum, nothing about the A350 itself, just a load of snide comments, typical and pathetic. 1 2 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabang Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 No mention at all that the most important thing by far in these aircraft is the completely modernized design and electronic systems that are like a revolution compared to earlier models from a pilot's point of view. Touch screens are just a minor detail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluejets Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 We'd be happier to see them resume direct flights from Brisbane to Suvarnabhumi rather than having to spend our time and money travelling and staying overnight either in Sydney or Melbourne. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 12 hours ago, rbkk said: Passengers want free fast wi-fi in the sky so they can use there own personal devices not some unhygienic touch screen. I'm sure Airbus are aware of passenger needs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 A pale copy of the B787..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomazbodner Posted August 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2023 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The up-to-date design boasts private video touch screens on every seat. Welcome to year 1999. Seriously, are you serious? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiowl Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) Interesting why THAI bought more two-engined wide-bodied planes. Pre-pandemic, the airline had a fleet of 15 A330-300s with an average age of 11 years with some of these being very young aircraft. Not sure what's going to happen to these aircraft but I don't think think they are operation, nor do they form part of THAI's fleet on the website. Edited August 11, 2023 by thaiowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thai International Airways (THAI) boosted its fleet with two newly blessed Airbus A350-900 aircraft designed for the Hi-So Thais who are connected and so eligible for freebies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 48 minutes ago, thaiowl said: Interesting why THAI bought more two-engined wide-bodied planes. Pre-pandemic, the airline had a fleet of 15 A330-300s with an average age of 11 years with some of these being very young aircraft. Not sure what's going to happen to these aircraft but I don't think think they are operation, nor do they form part of THAI's fleet on the website. They are bringing the A330-300s back into service. https://airwaysmag.com/thai-airways-older-jets/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, bluejets said: We'd be happier to see them resume direct flights from Brisbane to Suvarnabhumi rather than having to spend our time and money travelling and staying overnight either in Sydney or Melbourne. isn't Air Asia or Scoot flying BKK to Brisbane or Gold coast Edited August 11, 2023 by steven100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 20 minutes ago, steven100 said: 3 hours ago, bluejets said: We'd be happier to see them resume direct flights from Brisbane to Suvarnabhumi rather than having to spend our time and money travelling and staying overnight either in Sydney or Melbourne. 20 minutes ago, steven100 said: isn't Air Asia or Scoot flying BKK to Brisbane or Gold coast Scoot plus Singapore Airlines will get you to Brisbane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Tom Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 4 hours ago, hotchilli said: I'm sure Airbus are aware of passenger needs. Nothing much to do with Airbus, the aircraft has the systems fitted, its all about what the airline want to charge for.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Tom Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, mikebell said: Hi-So Thais who are connected and so eligible for freebies. and Monks, those parasites on society. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Not exactly new as both aircraft are almost 4 years old and are from a batch of cancellations. One plane is ex Hainan airways but never carried out commercial flights. Cost per plane is estimated at 110,175,000 US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 One will be packed with Hi-Sos for a junket. With 330 seats there is plenty room for all the Senate and a few other cronies... just make it a one-way trip! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 19 hours ago, rbkk said: Passengers want free fast wi-fi in the sky so they can use there own personal devices not some unhygienic touch screen. You can always clean a touch screen. How do you do that with all the other surfaces you touch on your way to that seat? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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