Pattaya28 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I usually fly this trip non-stop British Airways (Premium Economy) or Eva Air (Evergreen). Have experienced Emirates too, 1 stop in Dubai. All 3 above airlines are good for me. Looking for a possible change. Any comments welcome on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. I am aware that flying Qatar or Etahad will have 1 stop in Doha or Abu Dhabi. Is Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways up to the standard of Emirates ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Qatar and Etihad are of the same standard as Emirates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 you missed out Oman as well. I find Qatar better than Etihad, Emirates was a no-goer for me, my wife liked Oman, but still her favourite is Qatar. How about Viertnam Airlines, have the new dreamliner, or even Cathay (I liked them in Business class) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiolo Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I booked a flight with BA for Thursday 11th JUNE 2015. When I arrived at the check in I was told that the flight was cancelled . How can that be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickmanchester2 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 my flights - dreamliner 787 - no frills AT ALL... bring lots of food (think water maybe free) blankets.. pillows.... everything!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Moved to the travel forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Looking to change due to what factors ? There are hundreds of options of flying from London to Bangkok if you care to stop over in the Middle East,India or such. Thai fly daily direct also,ageing fleet but service with a Thai smile of course. I've tried just about every available option in the past few years,if you don't mind the stop off then any of the Middle East carriers are the better option over stopping in Mumbai with Jet Airways etc. I flew last week from Heathrow one way with Quatar,16.00 departure then a very quick change over in Doha for the 12.40 lunch time arrival in BKK second leg was the A380 very busy flight but service is as good as any. Current prices have been high just recently with the usual 3 direct Heathrow carriers Thai,EVA and BA,hence my choice of Quatar airways this time,possibly due to school holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Thai use brand new A380's into LHR now and the 777's are modern ones. The old aircraft are being sold, scrapped and are parked up at Don Muang and U-tapao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I booked a flight with BA for Thursday 11th JUNE 2015. When I arrived at the check in I was told that the flight was cancelled . How can that be ? They could have cancelled it for a lot of reasons. The plane had a fault, not enough cabin crew or pilots although they never admit this. What did they do? Put you on an alternative flight? Give you some money and go the next day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nontabury Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I booked a flight with BA for Thursday 11th JUNE 2015. When I arrived at the check in I was told that the flight was cancelled . How can that be ? I'm doing the same flight on a Thursday next month, just in case,what happened next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changnaam Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I have found BA prices to be much better recently, often cheaper than the middle east carriers. Yes the planes and service are better but prefer not to stop half way with young kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Qatar and Etihad are of the same standard as EmiratesGoing to disagree with you slightly, i personally have found Qatar to be the better of airlines you have mentioned, certainly the business class Edited July 13, 2015 by Soutpeel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I booked a flight with BA for Thursday 11th JUNE 2015. When I arrived at the check in I was told that the flight was cancelled . How can that be ? Reminds me - although it has become "out of fashion" - that it is still worth to confirm the flight one or two days before, either by phone call or internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nontabury Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I booked a flight with BA for Thursday 11th JUNE 2015. When I arrived at the check in I was told that the flight was cancelled . How can that be ? Reminds me - although it has become "out of fashion" - that it is still worth to confirm the flight one or two days before, either by phone call or internet. Maybe he did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick turpin Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Qatar have got their mid-year sale at the moment - can get business class for 68,000 baht if you do a fair bit of juggling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coulson Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Qatar are better than Etihad/ Emirates, although I find these three usually expensive over Omanair which is a good service. The 12 hours takes it out of you and the BA inflight options are poorer than the modern fleet of the gulf airlines, but it beats a layover and you won't end up in quarantine because of someone in your cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 If you are looking for a cheap 1 stop there's another option - Finnair. The fares are extremely good value and economy is fairly good, plus you can pay a relatively small amount for extra legroom. The Bangkok- Helsinki leg is just 9 hours and the airport there is lovely, plus a short stopover means around 12.5 hrs to Heathrow in total. Not bad at all! And their new A350 starts the route in November I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I have found BA prices to be much better recently, often cheaper than the middle east carriers. Yes the planes and service are better but prefer not to stop half way with young kids. BA are much better for prices and the new premium economy - shame they still charge so much to change dates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Another vote for Qatar. Etihad & Emirates (I'm talking economy class) have gotten rough around the edges...the FA's seem burned out and overall quality of the experience not what it was 3 or 4 years ago. Qatar seems to keep improving, just a better experience overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 British Airways is good, especially there Buisness Class, the Bed does make a difference, Thai Airways thankfully have changed Aircrafts so I might try them again...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboybkk Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I prefer non stop I've flown eti & Qatar but hated the stop Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboybkk Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I booked a flight with BA for Thursday 11th JUNE 2015. When I arrived at the check in I was told that the flight was cancelled . How can that be ? Well, they cancelled it That's how Did you get compensation? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboybkk Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Looking to change due to what factors ? There are hundreds of options of flying from London to Bangkok if you care to stop over in the Middle East,India or such. Thai fly daily direct also,ageing fleet but service with a Thai smile of course. I've tried just about every available option in the past few years,if you don't mind the stop off then any of the Middle East carriers are the better option over stopping in Mumbai with Jet Airways etc. I flew last week from Heathrow one way with Quatar,16.00 departure then a very quick change over in Doha for the 12.40 lunch time arrival in BKK second leg was the A380 very busy flight but service is as good as any. Current prices have been high just recently with the usual 3 direct Heathrow carriers Thai,EVA and BA,hence my choice of Quatar airways this time,possibly due to school holidays. Thai from LHR to BKK Is a new fleet - A380 Then a bit older on the 777 but modern to say the least Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I have used Finnair in the past but the food was terrible and the risk of only one flight a day. But they do offer good price deals on occasion. I was also a regular user of Lufthansa and they seem to be getting down and dirty on the price front, particular;y in BC. Nowadays, mostly Cathay Pacific. Check out offers for premium economy which can be good if you are patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) I booked a flight with BA for Thursday 11th JUNE 2015. When I arrived at the check in I was told that the flight was cancelled . How can that be ? Well, they cancelled it That's how Did you get compensation? BA is an EU regulated airline. As such the compensation for a cancelled flight from BKK to an EU airport (ie London) leading to a delay of more than 4 hours would be EUR600. Plus a full refund if the delay is over 5 hours and the passenger did not travel. Plus the airline is responsible for giving reasonable assistance regarding accommodation and food etc for the duration of the delay. There are exceptions for events outside the airlines' control (strikes, weather, civil commotion, unusual technical issues etc). What I find odd is that BA is a good company that usually will take all necessary steps to rebook passengers on the first available flight (even on another airline), and usually takes good care of you in the meantime. After all, that's one of the reasons one pays extra to fly with them. If you want to be left at the gate with nothing just choose a cheaper no-frills airline and you will probably get your wish. Disclaimer: the author is an IAG shareholder. Edited July 21, 2015 by KittenKong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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