Boater Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) KUALA LUMPUR: Firefly, a wholly-owned unit of Malaysia Airlines, is working closely with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote Koh Samui as an upmarket leisure destination for weddings, honeymoon, corporate team-building and incentive travel. http://thestar.com.m...1021&sec=nation Edited February 21, 2012 by Rooo Edited for Fair Use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 One thing they could do is start to offer decent fares. The lowest fare I have seen is about 8,000 baht round trip. All airlines flying in and out of the Samui airport charge extortionate rates, and they all follow the lead of the local mafia airline, Bangkok Airways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notime Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Of course. That's what make our island so "exclusive" and Bangkok Airlines a "boutique" airline. Welcome to the Mafia-land vacation! Enjoy the rip-offs and try to spot a scam before it happens. There are not many other places in the world where there is so much installed for you at at such a delightful location. But, since there is no such thing as bad publicity these days, Phuket being the crown example, you surely gonna to visit us to find out for yourself, aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerian Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I just checked flights for myself to do a visit to KL this week for visa purposes. 12500 baht return. Way to promote !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ydraw Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I can find return flights to KL for as cheap as 7000 baht, and 4000b of that is tax. I don't really even think it's possible for a 2 hour flight to be any cheaper than that. It's not the airlines fault that governments like to tax everything to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerian Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I can find return flights to KL for as cheap as 7000 baht, and 4000b of that is tax. I don't really even think it's possible for a 2 hour flight to be any cheaper than that. It's not the airlines fault that governments like to tax everything to death. I can find return flights to KL for as cheap as 7000 baht, and 4000b of that is tax. I don't really even think it's possible for a 2 hour flight to be any cheaper than that. It's not the airlines fault that governments like to tax everything to death. Its not just tax, its "tax and fees"..........and we know who sets the "fees" for Samui airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Sure I booked a flight with Firefly to Samui over two years ago............whats new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Sure I booked a flight with Firefly to Samui over two years ago............whats new? Nothing new, just a promo release, they just sit there & pat themselves on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) They always have promos, this one from Samui gazette January issue. The best prizes for firelfly is not on the internet but at their sales office at arrivals in Samui Airport. Edited February 27, 2012 by PoorSucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Posted Today, 12:26 RT @RichardBarrow: Bangkok Airways will begin non-stop daily air services between Koh Samui & Kuala Lumpur starting from 31st March 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itishothere Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Posted Today, 12:26 RT @RichardBarrow: Bangkok Airways will begin non-stop daily air services between Koh Samui & Kuala Lumpur starting from 31st March 2012 Indeed, so it would appear that both Firefly and Bangkok AIrways have optimism on the route. Maybe Firefly are doing some extra promotion just in case they start to lose business? That would seem unlikely at the moment. Looking at the same dates for travel return to KL from Samui, the BA price is THB 9,900. The Firefly price is 6,400. Although the latter is not to the main international airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ydraw Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Which Airport are BA going to be flying to? KL has 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 great just what we need another over prices out of date prepeller plane up in the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 great just what we need another over prices out of date prepeller plane up in the sky i am sorry but the airport is big enough for jet plaines so there is no need to put everyones safety on the line with spending money to fly on peices of metal that should be scrapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itishothere Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Which Airport are BA going to be flying to? KL has 3. International ....KUL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 it is unbelievable really how many prepeller planes they can fit into an international airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindle Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 it is unbelievable really how many prepeller planes they can fit into an international airport Re one of your 'oh so many' previous "well informed aviation" posts.... On what basis do you come to the bizarre conclusion that "propeller" planes are unsafe and out of date? As they are still manufactured it would be difficult to believe your statement (unless of course you have access to information which is only available to you). Try having a little peek into the engine shroud of an Airbus you will notice a "Fan" blade which is also a propeller. You might also notice that the "propeller" ATR 72 makes a jet noise....That's because it is. The turbine drives a propeller. No pistons,crankshaft and those nasty 4 stroke sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itishothere Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Bugg#r. I assumed they used rubber bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) it is unbelievable really how many prepeller planes they can fit into an international airport Re one of your 'oh so many' previous "well informed aviation" posts.... On what basis do you come to the bizarre conclusion that "propeller" planes are unsafe and out of date? As they are still manufactured it would be difficult to believe your statement (unless of course you have access to information which is only available to you). Try having a little peek into the engine shroud of an Airbus you will notice a "Fan" blade which is also a propeller. You might also notice that the "propeller" ATR 72 makes a jet noise....That's because it is. The turbine drives a propeller. No pistons,crankshaft and those nasty 4 stroke sounds. all the planes that have had problems have been pre peller planes but my real propblem with preperller planes is that we are paying top price but the time in the sky is nearly double that of an air bus. for an airbus to bbk from samui is 45 minutes with a crappy bumpy prepeller plane it is around 1hr 30 minutes i would not mind if they dropped the price for perpeller planes but they do not even thoug they are ltitturally waisting out time. When u have a connecting flight or have urgent business to do in Bangkok one flying with a jet airbus or one flying with a jet pre peller they are both paying the same amlunt but one shall be waiting for the other in in suhkumwvit resturant andthe other just collecting his or her bags. also speed is safer as it gets you out of danger quicker. If there is a problem on the run way on arival or a propblem in the air where a pane needs to make a urgent manover then speed is your freind Edited February 29, 2012 by BigC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerian Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 also speed is safer as it gets you out of danger quicker. If there is a problem on the run way on arival or a propblem in the air where a pane needs to make a urgent manover then speed is your freind very good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee123 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I dont mind the atr turbo props to samui. It's the shitty little 12 seater that flies from chiang mai to pai that scared me and I would never recommend it unless you have a spare pair of underpants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorade Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 also speed is safer as it gets you out of danger quicker. If there is a problem on the run way on arival or a propblem in the air where a pane needs to make a urgent manover then speed is your freind very good point Not really. A high speed will get you into a lot of trouble if you hit the ground. You also use a lot more runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Big C , just a word of caution, whatever you call it. Do not argue with a pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindle Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Big C , just a word of caution, whatever you call it. Do not argue with a pilot. Wise words indeed oh Rooo. They are always at the scene of the crash first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marstons Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 is it not just simpler to look at the web page and book a flight showing 319 as opposed to atr 72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Big C , just a word of caution, whatever you call it. Do not argue with a pilot. i might have a problem arguig with a pilot over mechanics even though i have a radio control airplane and only crashed it 13 times but fogtet that. as a customer airbuses are more confortable, less bumpy, quicker and i am guessing more expensive. So my arguement is why are bangkok airway using cheap planes when we are paying top prices in Thailand. I like bumpy rides. i like the plane falling out the sky in an air pocket. i really engoy the danger of circling aiports when we are runnong out of gas. but i am also in a hurry. price does not exceed quality. free snacks and internet would have to eat a mountain of it to even out prices. h yes and about 100 gallons of coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 You got a point there Big C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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