MichaelJackson Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Just been looking at ticket for july, they have economy at 50k and business at 67k is it worth the small extra to get business class ? (Prices are return ticket) 67k seems good deal for business? Edited June 24, 2014 by MichaelJackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I went with EVA last July, probably my favorite, but I only paid 38K economy. I have only had 3 upgrades to business with different airlines but would certainly think that it is worth 17K if money not too much of a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdietz Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Worth every Baht on this long haul, you'll feel the difference on arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Are you sure the upgrade isn't to premium economy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Not for me. Think about it... If your flight is 20 hours (like mine), 15000 baht in my pocket can buy five nights in a fantastic hotel room. Well worth it to sit out the time in Coach. Actually, my stopover is in Taiwan....so it is not 24 hours straight. More like 12 hours from Taiwan to to the states. I can do that standing on my head (not literally). Did you ever have a job that paid you 500 dollars, for sitting on your duff? That is what coach saves you. I did upgrade to Evergreen class once, for about 5000 baht. Thats a business seat without business frills. I guess I would opt for that. Edited June 24, 2014 by slipperylobster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Eva's Evergreen "Premium Economy" class was one of the first and is still one of the best. The seats are much roomier, usually in 2-4-2 configuration with added legroom. Eva FA's are old school....very attentive. Edited June 24, 2014 by dddave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 It was better before they upgraded the business cabin. They took 2" off the PE legroom and kept the price the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Go for it.... I could not imagine flying back to Europe in Coach, fortunately I always fly Business Class, and fortunately I worked for an Airline and have kept,my concessions hence....the Business Class... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrens54 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 If you're going to fly with EVA AIR, I'd first check to see WHO is flying the airplane. Remember what happened not so long ago when they came in too low in the US and killed a couple of PAX? (sorry, Passengers.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 If you're going to fly with EVA AIR, I'd first check to see WHO is flying the airplane. Remember what happened not so long ago when they came in too low in the US and killed a couple of PAX? (sorry, Passengers.) That was Asiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 If you're going to fly with EVA AIR, I'd first check to see WHO is flying the airplane. Remember what happened not so long ago when they came in too low in the US and killed a couple of PAX? (sorry, Passengers.) Do you mean it was codeshared with EVA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgetit Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Flights with Eva in July come in around the 32k Baht mark in Economy. For 50K go will get Premium Economy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdietz Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Safety To date, EVA Air has not had any aircraft losses or passenger fatalities in its operational history.[96] As of 21 January 2014, EVA Air is ranked number 5 out of more than 800 individual airlines by Aero International, a German monthly devoted to civil aviation. [97] Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EVA_Air Edited June 24, 2014 by Jdietz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 If you're going to fly with EVA AIR, I'd first check to see WHO is flying the airplane. Remember what happened not so long ago when they came in too low in the US and killed a couple of PAX? (sorry, Passengers.) Please get your facts straight before making such completely outrageous accusations. No such thing ever happened with EVA. They are an outstanding airline with an amazing safety record. Spidermike Chaiyaphum, Thailand Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 That would be an amazing deal for business class. The new business class is exquisite. I suspect it is for premium economy, which is nice, but is it worth the difference? If you have a lot of extra cash, it probably is. Definitely more comfortable. And access to the lounges usually. Spidermike Chaiyaphum, Thailand Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orientalsf Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 If you're going to fly with EVA AIR, I'd first check to see WHO is flying the airplane. Remember what happened not so long ago when they came in too low in the US and killed a couple of PAX? (sorry, Passengers.) Torrens54 it was not EVA it was Asiana airlines. Crashed in San Francisco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooloomooloo Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I've had enough of economy and debating upgrading to business LHR-BKK-LHR. Being quite tall at 6'3", can I comfortably lie flat in an EVA business class pod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsie888 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 If you're going to fly with EVA AIR, I'd first check to see WHO is flying the airplane. Remember what happened not so long ago when they came in too low in the US and killed a couple of PAX? (sorry, Passengers.) Torrens54 it was not EVA it was Asiana airlines. Crashed in San Francisco. According to one TV station in the US, the two guys in the cockpit on that flight, were Sum Ting Wong and We Too Lo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 summing things up..... Some people just got the money, obviously, If money is not an issue, and comfort is, do what you like. I prefer bucks in my pocket when I arrive at my destination, over the comfort of an expensive seat. I just sleep or watch some movies....walk around the plane, etc. If it saves me 300-500 dollars, I would almost ride outside on the tail. However, I would need free alcoholic beverages for doing so, and the best looking stewardess attending me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I've had enough of economy and debating upgrading to business LHR-BKK-LHR. Being quite tall at 6'3", can I comfortably lie flat in an EVA business class pod? Should be OK if its "Royal Laurel" class (which I thing BKK/LHR are) - that's a 2m seat pitch. But will not be THB67K, looks like more like THB110-120K to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I'm also looking at flights back to the UK... IF this is actually 'lie-flat' business class its an excellent deal and I'd jump at it... But I suspect the Op has made a little mistake or a travel agent is misleading him and stretching the truth. OP: are you sure its Business Class (Laurel Class) and not Premium Economy (Evergreen Deluxe) ??? These are the online prices I get from the Eva Website... With Eva Air: 29-July / 14-August: BKK-LHR-BKK is THB 116,000 in Business Class (Laurel Class). With Eva Air: 29-July / 14-August: BKK-LHR-BKK is THB 56,000 in Evergreen Deluxe Class (Premium Economy Class). With Eva Air: 29-July / 14-August: BKK-LHR-BKK is THB 40,000 in Economy Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelJackson Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Just to clarify, I did make a mistake, used to using eco/bus/1st etc but Eva is Eco/Eco+ and bus. So, just been through the website again and I am getting 41k economy, 56k Eco+ and 110k business. Seems to be a small difference moving to Eco+ from eco. That's a 3 month ticket Other point is you go over the 90 day stay and the price jumps higher significantly. Edited June 25, 2014 by MichaelJackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tso310 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Take some snacks with you on EVA. Their food isn't the best or most plentiful compared to other carriers on the route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I paid 36k for that flight with EVA last month and it was good to fly direct, two points on the downside however: The food was some of the worst airline food I've ever had, the plane was also extremely cold during both the outbound and and the inbound, odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I've had enough of economy and debating upgrading to business LHR-BKK-LHR. Being quite tall at 6'3", can I comfortably lie flat in an EVA business class pod? Yes, I used to before they upgraded the cabins and I'm 6'4". I sit in Elite now and that has enough, though it used to be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen33 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I'm flying EVA next month - one thing of interest to those who use them regularly is that they move from LHR terminal 3 to terminal 2 on July 2nd. Thai are doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Off to the UK, LHR shortly. 41000 direct on BA return seemed good to me when going round the houses on an inferior airline will still be around 34-36000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I just booked to go in July in Elite.. £1037 for LHR-BKK return seems expensive for what is just an enhanced economy cabin, but thanks to Aegean and their generous ff program, I can use the lounge etc. Looking forwards to checking out the new terminal and lounge facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Just did a check for myself, got Eva @ 41k and BA @ 38k both economy both direct. Which one would you choose and why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 It would have to be EVA, I just couldn't stand the arrogance of BA cabin crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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