Eva are doing some cheap flights at present while Thai are are their normal rates so Eva are likely to be packed solid and Thai maybe not so. It's therefore likely that the Thai flights are not so busy and may have seats that are not taken. I often get a couple of seats to myself with Thai and I'm wondering if that could be the situation at present. Any recent experiences?

Edited March 4, 201313 yr by yogi100

You will probably get a better response in the travel section, where this question has been asked many times.

I flew with EVA last week economy for £700 return,the flight was near full but I was fortunate to secure one of two centre rows which were unoccupied thus being able to sleep well for a good duration,note that my original seat was decent anyway it was seat 70A which is only a double seat right at the back where the two unoccupied rows were opposite giving me ease of access.

This was LHR to BGK which I assume you are talking about.

Edited March 4, 201313 yr by stoneyboy

Is this from the UK or US or somewhere else?

I flew with EVA last week economy for £700 return,the flight was near full but I was fortunate to secure one of two centre rows which were unoccupied thus being able to sleep well for a good duration,note that my original seat was decent anyway it was seat 70A which is only a double seat right at the back where the two unoccupied rows were opposite giving me ease of access.

This was LHR to BGK which I assume you are talking about.

Yes SB, I should have said.

Is this from the UK or US or somewhere else?

From the UK TW.

I'm debating paying more for Thai and getting a chance of a half full plane or going withy the cheaper option of Eva and the plane being packed. They both ply this route non stop.

I flew "economy" eva and got an emergency exit, was facing a hot ass taiwanese stewardess during take off, tons of legroom, could not ask for a better experience. i dont get this thing with paying more for an airline seat... i guess when i hit 60 or thereabouts maybe ill consider it. i almost burst out laughing when i saw the "upgrade" seats section.

I flew "economy" eva and got an emergency exit, was facing a hot ass taiwanese stewardess during take off, tons of legroom, could not ask for a better experience. i dont get this thing with paying more for an airline seat... i guess when i hit 60 or thereabouts maybe ill consider it. i almost burst out laughing when i saw the "upgrade" seats section.

Premium economy is wasted on small people. Nothing to do with age.

For me, it's the minimum class I will fly long haul in.

Is this from the UK or US or somewhere else?

From the UK TW.

I'm debating paying more for Thai and getting a chance of a half full plane or going withy the cheaper option of Eva and the plane being packed. They both ply this route non stop.

If Thai seem more expensive, it might be that there discounted seats are sold already.

The EVA premium econ seat is pretty good and you can sit cross legged easily, but the armrest doesn't move.

I flew Thai last oct from Lhr return.

On way out pretty full plane, on way back was quite full but I had the 4 middle seats to myself, 1st time!! Made a bed and slept as it was a night flight.

Services compared I'd fly Thai but used to fly Eva because of price.

Last Oct Thai were cheapest direct flight.

My issue with Eva is their prices have risen and although the 777 is a decent bird it's usually full or there abouts. I also fund the Thai crew better AND after 8/9 hrs on Eva the bird starts to smell.

For me Thai direct, Eva 2nd but if Thai were a lot more money would go Eva. Non direct, Etihadwith followed by Qatar.

EVA maybe a low cost airline to fly to Thailand, but one thing about them. Their service is a lot better then China Airlines.

I flew with BA direct not too bad really, never bother with Thai as too expensive.

anyone recommend egypt air biz class ? can be had for alittle over £1400 rtn Lon -Bkk-Lon im not sure if i should go with this or premium econ. eva for £200 less.

any feedback on egyptair 777-300 ? ciao to bkk.

anyone recommend egypt air biz class ? can be had for alittle over £1400 rtn Lon -Bkk-Lon im not sure if i should go with this or premium econ. eva for £200 less.

any feedback on egyptair 777-300 ? ciao to bkk.

You can usually get EVA prem econ for around £900. I fly 50/50 Biz/prem econ on EVA a couple of times a year for £1300 or so. Egyptair 777 biz has flat beds that look simialr to Thai/EVA biz.

anyone recommend egypt air biz class ? can be had for alittle over £1400 rtn Lon -Bkk-Lon im not sure if i should go with this or premium econ. eva for £200 less.

any feedback on egyptair 777-300 ? ciao to bkk.

You can usually get EVA prem econ for around £900. I fly 50/50 Biz/prem econ on EVA a couple of times a year for £1300 or so. Egyptair 777 biz has flat beds that look simialr to Thai/EVA biz.

how do you get the 5050 fare im after biz going out do you call eva or just use searches like kayak? best price i have been quoted 5050 fare was 19xx

I use a travel agent who sorts it out. Westeast is the company. I know plenty on here use them.

I use a travel agent who sorts it out. Westeast is the company. I know plenty on here use them.

cheers mate give them a call tmr