tezzainoz Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Believe it or not but a good friend of mine went to pay for his Thai air tickets today Aust to Bangkok and in low season Would you believe it they want A$200 more than he was quoted So for all you guys who are thinking of low prices prepare for massive profiteering, over the so called disastor that has made them more money than if it didn't happen Just did not think Thai air would do this sort of thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Sounds like how Air Canada went bankrupt (the last time). At one time they were voted #1 international airline, but they were losing money. So to improve their business they made the seats more cramped, charged more for drinks and then asked the govt for money. No wonder they code-share with Thai. cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Thai Air has highest prices I've seen by far. Great airline, but seriously over priced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy50 Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) its the thai way, the b/gs in phuket are asing 2000bht l/time since the tsunami prior to it it was 1000bht--if buisness is bad --just increase the prices---its illogical captain Edited January 17, 2005 by andy50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat2B Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Thai Air has highest prices I've seen by far. Great airline, but seriously over priced! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> All airlines charge relatively high rates from their home base. BA do it in London, Emirates in Dubai etc etc. Simple economics really, the assumption being that most customers would rather travel with their "national carrier" and will pay a premium for the privilege. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Thai Air has highest prices I've seen by far. Great airline, but seriously over priced! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> All airlines charge relatively high rates from their home base. BA do it in London, Emirates in Dubai etc etc. Simple economics really, the assumption being that most customers would rather travel with their "national carrier" and will pay a premium for the privilege. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Seems Thai Airways charges more across the board whether you are in Thailand or elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsie Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Seems Thai Airways charges more across the board whether you are in Thailand or elsewhere. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree. That's why I've been avoiding them the best I can. Ridiculous price. Crappy seats. Crappy service. Flight attendants don't seem to want to take care of Thai female passengers much. So much for our national carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) Seems Thai Airways charges more across the board whether you are in Thailand or elsewhere. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree. That's why I've been avoiding them the best I can. Ridiculous price. Crappy seats. Crappy service. Flight attendants don't seem to want to take care of Thai female passengers much. So much for our national carrier. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Never noticed LC - I was too busy chatting with the flight attendents!!! Edited January 17, 2005 by britmaveric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles45 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Yesterday got a quote for a twelve month valid ticket from Brisbane australia to BKK on 4th March, which is low season. Thai air was $A1399. cheapest available was $1299 royal Brunei with a stopover in brunei. As I recall, I paid the same sought of money for the same flight in March last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHacker Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Thai Air has highest prices I've seen by far. Great airline, but seriously over priced! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great airline? R U 4 real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Thai Air has highest prices I've seen by far. Great airline, but seriously over priced! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great airline? R U 4 real? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Obviously doesn't get to fly with the good ones to see what real service is like!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinz Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Yesterday got a quote for a twelve month valid ticket from Brisbane australia to BKK on 4th March, which is low season. Thai air was $A1399. cheapest available was $1299 royal Brunei with a stopover in brunei. As I recall, I paid the same sought of money for the same flight in March last year. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just paid for my flights from Auckland, NZ to Bangkok return for the 14th of march and paid $1070NZ including taxes. That was with Thai Airways and definitly was the cheapest fare i could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Thai Air has highest prices I've seen by far. Great airline, but seriously over priced! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great airline? R U 4 real? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Obviously doesn't get to fly with the good ones to see what real service is like!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fly all sorts of airlines- so yes I've flown the good ones!!! The few times I have flown Thai Air - it was outstanding. (service was unbelievable- never got so much attention from a flight crew apart from ANA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezzainoz Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 But the point is Thailand is telling every one we need tourist please come Please come Then they put up prices less people use their service then they tell the world that business is really bad please lend us money Do you see the pattern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat2B Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Thai Air has highest prices I've seen by far. Great airline, but seriously over priced! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great airline? R U 4 real? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Obviously doesn't get to fly with the good ones to see what real service is like!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually I think TG F is pretty fantastic overall service and on the refitted aircraft which fly to LHR, FRA and sometimes HKG even the seat is an acceptable 180 degree flatbed. I fly mainly with BA, QF and AY (Finnair) and hold gold status with all 3 major airline alliances. I would still choose Thai in F over any other carrier at a comparable price. As well as fantastic onboard service (although unfortunately the cuter cabin crew seem stuck at the back), the overall package is pretty amazing too 1) Return Limo Transfers to/from Don Muang in a good quality mercedes 2) Helpful concierge at BKK to meet you from the kerbside and escort you all the way to the lounge 3) The best lounge of any airline at BKK 4) Complimentary in lounge massage 5) Private transfer to the plane if it is not on an airbridge 6) Expedited immigration upon arrival at BKK 7) Complimentary golf cart and hand luggage assitance upon arrival into Don Muang (and some other international destinations) 8) Choice of 20+ pre orderable menu items as well as around 8 onboard meal selections 9) Great wine selection (unlike BA increasingly these days) I could go on but as a BKK-LHR-BKK return all at a price below that for business class ex LHR. Service at least in F on TG IS fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunlungphudhu Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Missing one small point, fellas, maybe the low season for tourism, but for TG it is high season March thru April with all the ex-pat Thais that are able heading home for songkran. To get a discounted seat at this time of year requires extremely early booking. I booked mine on my way home last year, £480. (That has probably stuffed my cheap seat next year!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flackjacket Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I agree Thai is milking the money cow. Sept 2004 I went to UK, Thai quote-40,000 baht, Gulf Air quote- 27,600. Guess which I took, bonus, had two upgrades, one to business and one to First, dont ask me how!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezzainoz Posted January 19, 2005 Author Share Posted January 19, 2005 Hey does Thai Air staff rea this web page Got an email this morning and my friends origionl quoted price will be honoured I may be quick to say bad, but I am also prepared to take it back if some one proves to be honest in business Full points to Thai Air in this case Believe it or Not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 (edited) Hey does Thai Air staff rea this web pageGot an email this morning and my friends origionl quoted price will be honoured I may be quick to say bad, but I am also prepared to take it back if some one proves to be honest in business Full points to Thai Air in this case Believe it or Not <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes I read your posting and pulled a few strings. j/k Nice result though but! Edited January 19, 2005 by chonabot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerbasher Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Ah good,a story with a happy ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoophound Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 dont forget chinese new year too! Missing one small point, fellas, maybe the low season for tourism, but for TG it is high season March thru April with all the ex-pat Thais that are able heading home for songkran. To get a discounted seat at this time of year requires extremely early booking. I booked mine on my way home last year, £480.(That has probably stuffed my cheap seat next year!) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I'm not gold, but I'm silver on two fr.fly. programs, and I like Thai Air. You pay a bit more, but get better service than the US airlines, or some Asian ones. But I cannot make sense out of their cruddy website; never make reservations there. Always go into their own city office (much better reservations staff than at the phone center). I had a big problem last month for a January 3 flight, and the lady fixed it by selling us a business class seat instead of economy when I said I was willing to pay 1,000 baht more (and I would have slipped it to her as a tip). I couldn't believe the flight Singapore-BKK last year. They served jumbo shrimp with marinara sauce, and it wasn't spicy! I like the way they handle incoming flights to BKK and speed you through Don Muang to Chiang Mai without going through customs, and without losing baggage. You pay a bit more, but I don't trust the new cheapy airlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Yesterday got a quote for a twelve month valid ticket from Brisbane australia to BKK on 4th March, which is low season. Thai air was $A1399. cheapest available was $1299 royal Brunei with a stopover in brunei. As I recall, I paid the same sought of money for the same flight in March last year. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just paid for my flights from Auckland, NZ to Bangkok return for the 14th of march and paid $1070NZ including taxes. That was with Thai Airways and definitly was the cheapest fare i could find. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I fly from Athens to BKK, about twice a year, usually business class. The last three trips the lowest price (direct flight) has been Thai International. The 3 airlines that fly that route are Thai, Singapore Airlines, and Olympic (Greek carrier). Thai cheapest, Singapore 2nd, Olympic highest priced. Last time I flew was Late Sept. 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor200 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Thai Air has highest prices I've seen by far. Great airline, but seriously over priced! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great airline? R U 4 real? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Obviously doesn't get to fly with the good ones to see what real service is like!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fly all sorts of airlines- so yes I've flown the good ones!!! The few times I have flown Thai Air - it was outstanding. (service was unbelievable- never got so much attention from a flight crew apart from ANA) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> when I compare, I prefer TG. They have more legspace then Lufthansa, they are working all night, asking you for drinking they are member of StarAlliance, therefore you earn miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboy Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Yesterday got a quote for a twelve month valid ticket from Brisbane australia to BKK on 4th March, which is low season. Thai air was $A1399. cheapest available was $1299 royal Brunei with a stopover in brunei. As I recall, I paid the same sought of money for the same flight in March last year. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The cheapest i found for this date is Malaysia airlines at $764 plus 178 dollars tax, or Singapore airlines from Sydney at 868 plus 198 tax = $1066. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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