Popular Post webfact Posted June 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thai Airways rated as world’s best economy airline Image: wikimedia.org Thai Airways International has been rated among the best airlines in the world by airline review firm Skytrax. Earlier this week Skytrax held its ‘World Airline Awards’ at the Paris Air Show, with Thai Airways claiming the title of World's Best Economy Class, along with awards for Best Airline Lounge Spa Facility and Best Economy Class Onboard Catering. Thai Airways was also rated as the 11th best airline overall. Bangkok Airways also took home two awards: World's Best Regional Airline and Best Regional Airline in Asia. Air Asia and Air Asia X were the other regional airlines to win awards. Air Asia was awarded World's Best Low-Cost Airline and Best Low-Cost Airline in Asia, while sister firm Air Asia X won World's Best Low Cost Airline Premium Cabin and World's Best Low Cost Airline Premium Sea. Globally, Qatar Airways beat Emirates to the gong of best carrier, ahead of Singapore Airlines in second and ANA All Nippon Airways in third. Emirates were in fourth, while Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Lufthansa, Etihad, Hainan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia made up the top 10. World’s 20 best airlines according to Skytrax 1. Qatar Airways 2. Singapore Airlines 3. ANA All Nippon Airways 4. Emirates 5. Cathay Pacific 6. EVA Air 7. Lufthansa 8. Etihad 9. Hainan Airlines 10. Garuda Indonesia 11. Thai Airways 12. Turkish Airlines 13. Virgin Australia 14. Swiss 15. Qantas 16. Japan Airlines 17. Austrian 18. Air France 19. Air New Zealand 20. Asiana A full list of award winners can be found here: http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards/a_z_airline_winners.html -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-06-22 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lammbock Posted June 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2017 Nice to see our national carrier being on the upside again. I like to fly with THAI. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dobredin Ghusputin Posted June 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2017 So, this review is credible, but the one showing Suvarnabhumi among world's worst airports isn't. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kerryd Posted June 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2017 It wasn't an award for "Best Economy Airline" !! It was an award for having the "Best Economy Class" (in the category "Best by Cabin"). http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards/best_economy_class_airlines.html Skytrax is also a somewhat more reputable organization that that other one that named Swampy among the 10 worst airports (Skytrax has Swampy as #38 overall in their top 100). http://www.worldairportawards.com/awards/world_airport_rating.html 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 12 minutes ago, Dobredin Ghusputin said: So, this review is credible, but the one showing Suvarnabhumi among world's worst airports isn't. Yes Skytrax has been doing credible polls and assessments of airlines and airports for many, many years and is pretty much the industry standard on the latest opinions and THAI coach is alright. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave67 Posted June 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2017 I flew with Qatar airways last night from Doha to Bangkok . Nice bit of leg room on the A380 and had a decent kip. Pretty good food choices Biriyani , Noodles or Chicken steak and the fed us twice on a 6 hour flight. Docked at a gate and not a bus. One of the best I've flown with 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Naam Posted June 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2017 38 minutes ago, Lammbock said: Nice to see our national carrier being on the upside again. I like to fly with THAI. the "downside" is that i am flying next week Emirates first class to Frankfurt via Dubai and pay 23,000 Baht less than Thai charges for business class. go figure! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 28 minutes ago, Naam said: the "downside" is that i am flying next week Emirates first class to Frankfurt via Dubai and pay 23,000 Baht less than Thai charges for business class. go figure! Indeed... However, for some the direct route would be worth the additional cost. Thai have a direct route to Frankfurt... In business (or First) many would not like to be woken up 6 hrs into a night flight, especially in First where its more like sleeping in a bed and a decent nights sleep can actually be achieved. IF Emirates had the 'non-stop' routes they would be better hands down, but would they still have the same cost saving compared to Thai ? It's not quite comparing apples with apples when making a comparison of non-stop vs flights with a stop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky62 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Wow , one day worst airport BKK , next day best airline . Go figure. mmmmSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Naam Posted June 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said: Indeed... However, for some the direct route would be worth the additional cost. Thai have a direct route to Frankfurt... In business (or First) many would not like to be woken up 6 hrs into a night flight, especially in First where its more like sleeping in a bed and a decent nights sleep can actually be achieved. IF Emirates had the 'non-stop' routes they would be better hands down, but would they still have the same cost saving compared to Thai ? It's not quite comparing apples with apples when making a comparison of non-stop vs flights with a stop. i prefer a stop, especially a stop in the Emirates first class lounge, have a few delicate snacks, an espresso, a cigarette or two and perhaps an interesting conversation with fellow travellers. but that's all besides the point as far as pricing is concerned. Thai charging for business a higher fare than Emirates (one of the top airlines) i consider not only unjustified but an impertinence! i flew Thai BKK-FRA-BKK business (Thai does not offer first class on this route) and was not impressed neither by the service nor by the seating arrangement nor by the fact that the crew did not stop the crowd of non-business passengers queuing up for a couple of hours to use the bathrooms. Quote It's not quite comparing apples with apples when making a comparison of non-stop vs flights with a stop. here's apples with apples... what about the fact that Thai charges for business a fare 61,000 Baht higher than the business fare of Emirates? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 25 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Thai have a direct route to Frankfurt... In business (or First) many would not like to be woken up 6 hrs into a night flight, especially in First where its more like sleeping in a bed and a decent nights sleep can actually be achieved. you need to get your information straight. as already mentioned Thai does not offer first and the flight BKK-FRA is a 12 hour long day flight with passengers having the shades open admiring the Himalayas and hostesses running back and forward to cater for the various requests. i have no problems sleeping on an aircraft but i'd like to meet the passenger who can sleep uninterrupted for 12 hours during a day flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Craig krup Posted June 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Dave67 said: I flew with Qatar airways last night from Doha to Bangkok . Nice bit of leg room on the A380 and had a decent kip. Pretty good food choices Biriyani , Noodles or Chicken steak and the fed us twice on a 6 hour flight. Docked at a gate and not a bus. One of the best I've flown with Qatar is good. Much better than Etihad. Flying into Bangkok Etihad dared to serve a Thai meal with about two spoonfuls of rice in it: minor mutiny. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 23 minutes ago, Blinky62 said: Wow , one day worst airport BKK , next day best airline . Go figure. mmmm please wear reading glasses. Quote Thai Airways rated as world’s best economy airline 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Naam Posted June 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Craig krup said: Qatar is good. Much better than Etihad. Etihad and especially Abu Dhabi airport are 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig krup Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 25 minutes ago, Blinky62 said: Wow , one day worst airport BKK , next day best airline . Go figure. mmmm Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect What - supposedly - is wrong with Suvarnabhumi? You can get around, there's plenty of seating, it's cheap to eat and buy things and it's dirt cheap to get into the city. Top airport. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig krup Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just now, Naam said: Etihad and especially Abu Dhabi airport are Abu Dhabi airport. People smoke, the information is b*llocks, they don't even look at the security scan screens, nobody is around to answer a question... Having said all that, the fully reclined "dentist's chair" seats are very comfortable, so long as you're certain you won't fall asleep and miss the flight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 11th is not the best by a long way but properganda says best, the place is No1 at ONE thing BullS>>> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Is this a NotTheNation article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, Naam said: you need to get your information straight. as already mentioned Thai does not offer first and the flight BKK-FRA is a 12 hour long day flight with passengers having the shades open admiring the Himalayas and hostesses running back and forward to cater for the various requests. i have no problems sleeping on an aircraft but i'd like to meet the passenger who can sleep uninterrupted for 12 hours during a day flight. TG920 - Departs Suvarnabhumi Airport at 23:45 hs / Arrives Frankfurt at 06:00 hrs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 it seems my info is outdated but that does not justify a fare of 224,000 Baht compared to EK's 141,000 fare (2,455 Dollars difference for missing twice the lounge in DXB). https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=emirates+dubai+first+class+lounge&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjv_fLCpNHUAhXMvY8KHV_bByoQ_AUIBigB&biw=853&bih=475 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 From my place of origin it makes sense to use Thai, 6 hours direct , for me the 330 is better than the 787, but that's me , I've traveled the world with Thai in business and it's just as good as Singapore or QANTAS at less cost............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky62 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'm wearing themSent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seismic Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Naam said: please wear reading glasses. Actually the headline is wrong, it should say best Economy Class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seismic Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Frankly i would have to disagree with this. Having flown them all regularly in both economy and business class, I would rate Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, ANA, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Jet Airways,Singapore and Malaysian airlines as all having a better Economy class experience than tired old Thai. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 thai air is not an economy airline; flew many times economy plus to/from LA; NOT an economy airline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpish Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thai Airways rated as world’s best economy airline Jeez. That's got to hurt. Not much face in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 The planes don't even dock at the airport, you have to get a bus and climb up into the thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, Thechook said: The planes don't even dock at the airport, you have to get a bus and climb up into the thing. That would depend on the airport, wouldn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) I dont see how you can make much of a comparison about economy class on any non budget airline, all the planes come out of the same factories with similar seat size, fit-out etc. They fly in and out of the same airports, often use the same contracted check-in staff. They all take on food from the same catering at the airport. Variables like airport delays and weather apply equally to all. With code sharing. you can book on emerates and end up on a qantas flight. Edited June 22, 2017 by Peterw42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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