pj123 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I am arranging a trip for Thai relatives to the UK in September. They are paying so I want to get it right. I would normally fly Etihad or Qatar Airways but I think they would prefer a non-stop flight. BA and TG are charging about £900 per person. Any suggestions which to go with? Have TG upgraded their planes with individual tv screens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Eva also fly direct. I found the screens so small on BA last time I flew. The flight time for the return leg LHR to BKK is fantastic, my wife and MIL slept most of the way home, and the flight to LHR is also good for timing, ca get some good sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yermanee Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thai's will almost always prefer TG over any other airline. Yermanee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 TG are using either A340 or upgraded 747 to LHR now and all have seat back TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 make sure you get one of the airline cards and add the family members on it, those points could mean free tickets in the future...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliaminBKK Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'd go for Thai - A340-600 the seat pitch is 34 compared to BA @ 31" and EVA @ 33". The seat configuration is 2 4 2- keep in mind if you book on TG's site it will only allow you to select seats in the rear of the aircraft, perhaps a local agent can get you in the forward part of economy class. Seat Map http://www.thaiair.com/thai-services/in-the-air/img/Seatmap/A340-600-3461.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otissp Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Eva air has a premium economy that is really excellent for the money. if they are willing to consider paying a bit more for comfort it's very good value for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj123 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I think I will go with EVA Elite. Only issue is that you can only book a maximum of 4 people online so I will need to go through an agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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