Pdavies99 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Just thought I would let everyone know how much flights are at this time... I have just Booked Air India via Mumbai Return London - Bangkok Sept 2012 Bangkok - London Jan 2013 £410.00!! http://9flights.co.uk/ True I know its not a great airline, but a seat is a seat! Many agents do not get much commission from them, so you have to shop around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajab Al Zarahni Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 How hard do you have to pedal to achieve take-off ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 That's not a bad price.. Also check out Vietnam airlines at around 420 pounds for November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Its good considering I booked for a friend BKK-LDN and it was 29,000 which is 600 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Moved to Travel Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Its good considering I booked for a friend BKK-LDN and it was 29,000 which is 600 quid. It's almost always more expesive to book a flight this end (Thailand) for BKK to UK compared with booking UK to BKK. As for Air India, no disrespect intended, but personally I'd rather walk! OP, please let us know what you think of the Air India flight and Mumbai airport once the trip is over.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenervoussurgeon Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 They cant be worse than Biman Bangladesh,i knew i was in trouble when they issued me with a flying helmet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistleblower Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 They cant be worse than Biman Bangladesh,i knew i was in trouble when they issued me with a flying helmet. And they were refuelling the plane.....with logs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenervoussurgeon Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 At one time i used to use Biman all the time as i had to come over 4/5 times a year at least ,always remember at Dhaka airport the first class "lounge" was an area with screens around and i once asked why there were always so many people watching the planes land and was told that it was all they had to do all day and in 4 years the toilet was overflowing and nothing was ever repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeFT96 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 For the sake of £100 or so more id rather fly Emirates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Nice to hear there are still bargains to be had. Air India would be a stretch for me....the Vuetnam Airlines deal looks more appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 If I had to fly an airline like that, I would consider that I couldn't afford a holiday.. rough airline. Even rougher airport stopover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) If I had to fly an airline like that, I would consider that I couldn't afford a holiday.. rough airline. Even rougher airport stopover. I reported last year that Air India was surpisingly Good albeit I went via New Delhi. It went into the top ten of airlines I've used to and fro Thailand and thats 25 now......... Also somewhat out of order to make quips over not being able to afford a holiday when the OP is out for 4-5 months.........! Edited September 19, 2012 by Chivas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 If I had to fly an airline like that, I would consider that I couldn't afford a holiday.. rough airline. Even rougher airport stopover. Also somewhat out of order to make quips over not being able to afford a holiday when the OP is out for 4-5 months.........! I said clearly "If I had to fly an airline like that, I would consider that I couldn't afford a holiday". what he budgets for is up to him, but I wouldn't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 If I had to fly an airline like that, I would consider that I couldn't afford a holiday.. rough airline. Even rougher airport stopover. Also somewhat out of order to make quips over not being able to afford a holiday when the OP is out for 4-5 months.........! I said clearly "If I had to fly an airline like that, I would consider that I couldn't afford a holiday". what he budgets for is up to him, but I wouldn't do it. I know what you wrote and I know what I'm implying........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdavies99 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 I have flown with them several times this year, the planes are modern clean modern Airbuses with about a 2 hour stopover each way. (Indian Airports are terrible) The food is not very nice unless you like Indian Curry! But lets face it, a plane is a plane. As to comments about Emirates etc well they are nowadays a lot more, just checked and they stand at £572 and Etihad at £646 for example (travelsupermarket.com) Just trying to assist Its good considering I booked for a friend BKK-LDN and it was 29,000 which is 600 quid. It's almost always more expesive to book a flight this end (Thailand) for BKK to UK compared with booking UK to BKK. As for Air India, no disrespect intended, but personally I'd rather walk! OP, please let us know what you think of the Air India flight and Mumbai airport once the trip is over.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I have flown with them several times this year, the planes are modern clean modern Airbuses with about a 2 hour stopover each way. (Indian Airports are terrible) The food is not very nice unless you like Indian Curry! But lets face it, a plane is a plane. As to comments about Emirates etc well they are nowadays a lot more, just checked and they stand at £572 and Etihad at £646 for example (travelsupermarket.com) Just trying to assist Its good considering I booked for a friend BKK-LDN and it was 29,000 which is 600 quid. It's almost always more expesive to book a flight this end (Thailand) for BKK to UK compared with booking UK to BKK. As for Air India, no disrespect intended, but personally I'd rather walk! OP, please let us know what you think of the Air India flight and Mumbai airport once the trip is over.... Please continue to Post up Prices like this.......... Appreciated certainly by me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadbin Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 They cant be worse than Biman Bangladesh,i knew i was in trouble when they issued me with a flying helmet. yep, and this wasn't to put on his head, Bangladesh belly! It's standard issue!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smokie36 Posted September 19, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2012 Deals at £410-420 are very good indeed nowadays regardless of the airline. If you spot them then let us know. Great for short quick visits etc when members wish to keep costs low....I would fly any airline at that price to be perfectly honest if it fit my schedule. Take crisps, fruit and sandwiches from Heathrow! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Deals at £410-420 are very good indeed nowadays regardless of the airline. If you spot them then let us know. Great for short quick visits etc when members wish to keep costs low....I would fly any airline at that price to be perfectly honest if it fit my schedule. Take crisps, fruit and sandwiches from Heathrow! How much is a tuk-tuk from King's Cross to Heathrow these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown1950 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Ok i can understand booking with Air India ex LHR and saving a few bob but when its booked via 9flights.co.uk then i would be really worried. Just Google 9flights.co.uk problems and you will realise my concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaPhom Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Most Air india now stopover at Dehli, dont know if thats better than Mumbai with only 2 hour wait... I booked and paid for a skint friend so he was happy but blogs I read stated they had improved immensly, service etc was excellent. Its the same with anything...a bad name sticks for years...just remember the jokes about cars such as Mitsu, Suburu....look at them now, win all rallies worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Deals at £410-420 are very good indeed nowadays regardless of the airline. If you spot them then let us know. Great for short quick visits etc when members wish to keep costs low....I would fly any airline at that price to be perfectly honest if it fit my schedule. Take crisps, fruit and sandwiches from Heathrow! How much is a tuk-tuk from King's Cross to Heathrow these days... The underground is a fiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdavies99 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 I have flown with them several times this year, the planes are modern clean modern Airbuses with about a 2 hour stopover each way. (Indian Airports are terrible) The food is not very nice unless you like Indian Curry! But lets face it, a plane is a plane. As to comments about Emirates etc well they are nowadays a lot more, just checked and they stand at £572 and Etihad at £646 for example (travelsupermarket.com) Just trying to assist Its good considering I booked for a friend BKK-LDN and it was 29,000 which is 600 quid. It's almost always more expesive to book a flight this end (Thailand) for BKK to UK compared with booking UK to BKK. As for Air India, no disrespect intended, but personally I'd rather walk! OP, please let us know what you think of the Air India flight and Mumbai airport once the trip is over.... Please continue to Post up Prices like this.......... Appreciated certainly by me. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdavies99 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Well I'm back in Pattaya having flown again Air India return at £410. First of all, please no snide remarks. I have to fly to UK nearly every month, so price and timings are important. Heathrow check in..great, no long queue, was offered and accepted Exit seats with lots of leg space. (newish Boeing 777) Food was so, so Arrived at Delhi airport..very nice, looks brand new, not too busy, MacDonalds, Domino Pizza and better options available. Lots of high quality Shops plus general shops, WH Smiths, M&S, Boots etc, Free WiFi...3 hotels including 1 hour or longer stay at $7 dollars per hour Stop- over 2.5 hours Delhi - Bangkok (newish Airbus A321) very nice, plenty of space, food okay...arrived 45 minutes early. So there you are, not bad for £410 return compared to Etihad at £676 and others from £560 upwards (ie Jet, Oman etc) Edited September 25, 2012 by Pdavies99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadbin Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Etihad in 2 weeks £535. Quite good, booked it. Was £525 yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Have you looked at Sri Lankan or even Aeroflot, I find them cheaper than most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 SMS from my daughter flying LHR/BKK on Thai this morning,; " bought 2 books as no seatback tv " still taking their time with the retrofitting I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdavies99 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) If I had to fly an airline like that, I would consider that I couldn't afford a holiday.. rough airline. Even rougher airport stopover. Also somewhat out of order to make quips over not being able to afford a holiday when the OP is out for 4-5 months.........! I said clearly "If I had to fly an airline like that, I would consider that I couldn't afford a holiday". what he budgets for is up to him, but I wouldn't do it. I know what you wrote and I know what I'm implying........... RUBBISH !! YOU DONT KNOW ME So P..S off! Edited September 25, 2012 by Pdavies99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdavies99 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Etihad in 2 weeks £535. Quite good, booked it. Was £525 yesterday! Sure very good, but try inputting return for January and see the price (£676) last week, (Yes i know they are good) whereas AI is £410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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