webfact Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand its international flight offerings in the forthcoming high season. The airline’s primary focus is to draw in a higher number of tourists. A notable feature of this expansion is the airline’s decision to recommence flights to Istanbul, Turkey, which is a significant aviation hub for Asia, Europe, and Africa. This service was previously suspended in 1994. Chai Eamsiri, the CEO of THAI, revealed that this decision was taken following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Airlines in August. From December, THAI will operate a daily flight to Istanbul. The Airbus A350-900 will serve Flight TG900, departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport at 11.45pm and touching down in Istanbul at 6.05am local time. “Next, THAI will launch new flights to Oslo in Norway, Milan in Italy, and Sydney and Perth in Australia,” Chai announced. by Mitch Connor Photo: Martin Baertges, Flickr Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-27 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted September 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2023 Work on your exorbitant airfares!!! I would'nt even consider flying Thai! 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) "The airline’s primary focus is to draw in a higher number of tourists." What genius figured that one out? Sydney and Perth? No Brisbane Again. Bye Bye Thai. Edited September 27, 2023 by findlay13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 minute ago, findlay13 said: "The airline’s primary focus is to draw in a higher number of tourists." As opposed to Thai's fleeing the country? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, findlay13 said: "The airline’s primary focus is to draw in a higher number of tourists." What genius figured that one out? Sydney and Perth? No Brisbane Again. Bye Bye Thai. Brisbane - err where's that ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Never mind how many new flights, seats will never be available when you want to redeem miles. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Farang Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Is this just a code share with an existing flight. Why else would they need an agreement with another airline. this decision was taken following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Airlines in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I don't trust Thai Airways. I haven't flown on them for many years now and don't intend to ever again. I wonder about their maintenance programs and whether they are rigorous. At my time of life, each is precious and I worry that a perennially close to bankrupt airline, will maintain their planes meticulously. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphGB Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Thai Airways doesn't fly 747s anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I recently flew Thai Business Class BKK-DEL. The plane was a 777-200ER, but very old and not modernized at all. So, it was 1990s vintage Business Class, basically Premium Economy by today's standards. The in-flight entertainment system failed repeatedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 5 hours ago, webfact said: “Next, THAI will launch new flights to Oslo in Norway, Milan in Italy, and Sydney and Perth in Australia,” Wait to see what the price is to Perth is... might pop down to see the sister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley01 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 What a load of croc. I have contacted Thai about when they would recommence flights to Perth and told bluntly, we have no intention of this flight anymore as they don’t have the planes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 6 hours ago, JackGats said: Never mind how many new flights, seats will never be available when you want to redeem miles. That's contrary to my experience with Thai Airways. They have always had availability for the many times I've used ROP Gold 50% mileage redemptions and Gold Award upgrades since 2017. Just booked for end of October to mid April 2024 and was able to use upgrade award on LHR/BKK/LHR. Only issues are that qualifying ticket prices and the extra taxes and fees for the upgrades or redemptions are so much higher than pre-pandemic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyM3 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 28 minutes ago, Marley01 said: What a load of croc. I have contacted Thai about when they would recommence flights to Perth and told bluntly, we have no intention of this flight anymore as they don’t have the planes Plenty parked up doing nothing for years at BKK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyM3 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Danderman123 said: I recently flew Thai Business Class BKK-DEL. The plane was a 777-200ER, but very old and not modernized at all. So, it was 1990s vintage Business Class, basically Premium Economy by today's standards. The in-flight entertainment system failed repeatedly. FlightRadar24 did a pretty damning YouTube report on the standard of Thai business class to one of the Scandinavian destinations (must be CPH). That was an A350 as well, so not an old aircraft - interior already looked worn out. EVA is a much better option from Europe to BKK in all classes. Edited September 27, 2023 by MarkyM3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deez Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 7 hours ago, 2baht said: Work on your exorbitant airfares!!! I would'nt even consider flying Thai! Unfortunately, THAI, has to keep prices high to cover the cost of all government employees and their families flying free. Used to be a great airline. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 9 hours ago, webfact said: to recommence flights to Istanbul, Turkey, That will be a delight!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747man Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 10 hours ago, 2baht said: Work on your exorbitant airfares!!! I would'nt even consider flying Thai! Well it IS The Cheapest NON Stop service to London So why Not ?? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747man Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 9 hours ago, RandolphGB said: Thai Airways doesn't fly 747s anymore. Not Many Do.....Only Lufthansa !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, 747man said: Well it IS The Cheapest NON Stop service to London So why Not ?? I flew BK to Heathrow 10 days ago . One way was 340 pounds . It was 1 hour late leaving Suvarnabhumi airport and 30 minutes late in London . Shame really because the service in economy was excellent i.e. 3 hot good meals and plenty of drinks ( I even got a beer before take off in the galley at the rear of the plane ) . Flight attendants were eager to help . The toilets were always clean . Snacks available between meals . I could not fault the in flight service , plenty of movies and about 200 pounds cheaper than Eva Air . Thai Airways are my preferred way to fly UK / Thailand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 9 hours ago, 747man said: Well it IS The Cheapest NON Stop service to London So why Not ?? Ah..............I don't want to go to London! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747man Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 9/28/2023 at 5:03 AM, 2baht said: Ah..............I don't want to go to London! ???? UP2U !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarraMarra Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 9/27/2023 at 2:54 PM, superal said: I flew BK to Heathrow 10 days ago . One way was 340 pounds . It was 1 hour late leaving Suvarnabhumi airport and 30 minutes late in London . Shame really because the service in economy was excellent i.e. 3 hot good meals and plenty of drinks ( I even got a beer before take off in the galley at the rear of the plane ) . Flight attendants were eager to help . The toilets were always clean . Snacks available between meals . I could not fault the in flight service , plenty of movies and about 200 pounds cheaper than Eva Air . Thai Airways are my preferred way to fly UK / Thailand I flew LHR to Bkk last year cost me £800 plus rtn shocking Cabin staff hardly moved out of their Galley and closed the curtain had to constantly press call button to someone for service. I live in the North of England so i had to travel down before my flight the day before and stay overnight in a hotel prob best part of £300 before my flight because Thai only use Heathrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 9/27/2023 at 9:37 AM, findlay13 said: "The airline’s primary focus is to draw in a higher number of tourists." What genius figured that one out? Sydney and Perth? No Brisbane Again. Bye Bye Thai. With real airlines most of the profit comes from expensive business and first class trips across the Pacific and Atlantic, not from tourists who barely pay for the fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 9/27/2023 at 4:09 AM, retarius said: I don't trust Thai Airways. I haven't flown on them for many years now and don't intend to ever again. I wonder about their maintenance programs and whether they are rigorous. At my time of life, each is precious and I worry that a perennially close to bankrupt airline, will maintain their planes meticulously. You would be right to. The us has banned them and the eu was asking though questions on this subject. Airlines in trouble always cut corners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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