Anyone With Details On The Thai Retrofitted 747-400 ?

[roamer]

I noted that Thai are introducing the retrofitted 747-400 on the LHR-BKK route from Mar 31 2013. I know that sometimes this ends up with large equipment boxes under seats which can make for an uncomfortable flight. Anyone flown them on other Thai routes ?

[tolsti]

little bit of info here.... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thai-airways-royal-orchid-plus/1444825-lhr-bkk-747-avod.html

[roamer]

Thanks Tolsti. Doesn't look as bad as I've come across on some other airlines.

[breadbin]

If it the case that the 747-400 is reintroduced to the Lhr-BKK route it'll be a disappointment.

Anyway, if it got good avod then won't be so bad.

[roamer]

If it the case that the 747-400 is reintroduced to the Lhr-BKK route it'll be a disappointment.

Anyway, if it got good avod then won't be so bad.

No "if" about it.

" The aircrafts utilised for the London-Bangkok route are the Airbus A340-600.

From 31 March 2013 operations on the London-Bangkok route will be with our newly retrofitted Boeing 747-400."

20 less business class seats and 125 more economy in the new fitting compared to the A340, which I must admit I prefer.

[tw25rw]

If they did premium economy, I would go back to them from EVA.

[breadbin]

Eva gone downhill since 2001 plus as everywhere priced climbed.

If try Thai newly fitted 747, I think the service is good.

BUT depends on price.

[tw25rw]

For me, Thai don't come into the reckoning any more unless they introduce premium economy or reduce the cost of business class by about 25%.