Thai Airways new business plan

Post by **wazza** » July 30, 2014, 9:32 pm

maaka wrote:no comment, except to say I choked when the travel agent gave me the price, and it was the highest price I had ever paid for a BKK to Udon ticket by any carrier, by a long shot..even the non refundable ticket was much higher than the price you gave Waz....I even grilled the agent as to what part was their cut of the price, nothing, it was all the airline..,maybe better price shopping online....but not a problem, I 'll suck it up...

Maaka

if you book a domestic tkt outside Thailand with an agent, u pay through the nose.

Book online , same prices

Post by **Earnest** » July 31, 2014, 2:38 am

wazza wrote:Would really love to see some stunning lady waiting at the incoming air bridge with a sign and your name on it. EVA flight 1234 Mr Earnest, laew laew ! We have Thunderbird 7 Cart for you.

Would love to see a Taiwanese EVA hostess waving her frillies in the air with my name on it.

wazza wrote:Saving Grace for the Swampy queues , is there aren't any at the moment.

I always end up queuing with the surly Slavs on their way back to the wrong side of Europe. Sorry readers, I forgot to book that remedial equality and diversity training - too busy gawping at Ethernet faults on helicopters.

joepai wrote:With all this rushing around and uncertainty with times why not go down the evening before and stay overnight at a nearby hotel - then no rush, panic, worry in the morning ?

That's bonkers, it would be like driving down to spend the evening with cheeky, chirpy Cockneys in London before your flight out of LHR.

Far better to spend the evening bouncing cute, Isaan babies on your knee as you sing to 'Qui Motocy' on the karaoke with the brother-in-law.

Post by **maaka** » July 31, 2014, 4:56 am

Rodger that Wazza...
never done the booking online thingy before, and I am not to PC savy, and always weary that my Visa card number( if thats how you pay online ) will end up in Nigeria..
never mind you learn something new everyday..

Post by **wazza** » July 31, 2014, 7:15 am

Arrive in Swampy Maaka and book it there next time. Split u 50/50 on the savings ..Mine will be Crownie

Post by **rick** » July 31, 2014, 7:33 am

1700 dollars? streuth! My return heathrow-swampy is under £500 (but i did get a good price).

Post by **Aardvark** » July 31, 2014, 8:30 am

We always get screwed over down here in the Southern Hemisphere. Half the distance for twice the money

Post by **parrot** » July 31, 2014, 8:45 am

Back in the days of dinosaurs, when I traveled to town nearly every day, often just to get my fix of newsprint, there was a half-page ad in the classified section of the BP, seeking a president for Thai Airlines. I don't remember the exact wording, but one of the many qualifications,listed as: must not have been found guilty of a major criminal act nor served time in prison. I've long wished I kept a copy of that ad to display with my other notable headlines........JFK Shot, Nixon Quits, 9/11, Mission Accomplished. Maybe one of our hoarder members has a copy of that ad gathering mold in a corner of their home somewhere.
So, many many years later, I'm not surprised to see the airline still having difficulty finding a new CEO. I'm not sure if the qualifications remain the same, but if they are, perhaps the powers that be should remove the prison/criminal restriction and open the job up to a wider audience.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/most-recent/ ... -president

Post by **Earnest** » July 31, 2014, 1:06 pm

Someone told me an RTAF bigwig was in the frame to run the Thai Airways flying circus. Not sure what military people know about business plans.

Post by **phen** » July 31, 2014, 1:44 pm

It looks like they save us from flying to DMK.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakin ... 39891.html

Hopefully also for the next years.

Post by **joepai** » July 31, 2014, 5:04 pm

phen wrote:It looks like they save us from flying to DMK.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakin ... 39891.html

Hopefully also for the next years.

Agreed, last place I would want to fly to

Post by **pomps** » July 31, 2014, 5:06 pm

Earnest wrote:Someone told me an RTAF bigwig was in the frame to run the Thai Airways flying circus. Not sure what military people know about business plans.

Yes the news was only 2 applicants applied and were named as outsiders,surely aliens

,and they really want local talent and minimum of 5 applicants

Post by **wazza** » July 31, 2014, 6:07 pm

The Nation report says 3 hubs asap . Inc 2 major tourist destinations. Chiangmai and Phuket.

The rest this winter. High Season lol.

No wonder no applicants based on this business plan. Who would want their name over this decision.

Post by **Miruku** » August 1, 2014, 10:40 am

Today I received the current Thai Airways companion (minimum 2 persons traveling together no changes to the itinerary allowed) fare. The domestic flights are from/to Suvarnbhumi and the air fare is A$872 per person Melbourne to Udon Thani, and return.

I reckon it is a good deal, especially as we have never had a bad flight with Thai.

Post by **Aardvark** » August 1, 2014, 11:21 am

Good value, $150.00 less than me and I'm about 2 1/2 hours closer than you =D>

Post by **maaka** » August 1, 2014, 11:47 am

and about six times cheaper than me, and another 2 and 1/2 hours further than you..plus the exchange rate...but I am riding shotgun up in the cockpit I think..hahaha

Post by **macca46** » August 1, 2014, 11:54 am

I did the same trip exactly one year ago with Thai and it cost me A$1100.00 the biggest hang up was flight arrived at 5.30am and my connection to UT was not until 1.00pm that is why I changed to Jetstar much cheaper no long wait.

Post by **Aardvark** » August 1, 2014, 12:03 pm

macca46 wrote:I did the same trip exactly one year ago with Thai and it cost me A$1100.00 the biggest hang up was flight arrived at 5.30am and my connection to UT was not until 1.00pm that is why I changed to Jetstar much cheaper no long wait.

Do Jetstar have a stop over or fly direct to Bkk ??

Post by **macca46** » August 1, 2014, 12:05 pm

Direct from Melbourne and I am pretty certain the same from Sydney

Post by **wazza** » August 1, 2014, 12:28 pm

Jetstar dont charge u for O2 yet.

When comparing Jetstar fares dont forget to add on ALL hidden costs. Meals headsets, credit card charges, bags , seat allocations etc....

Post by **parrot** » August 1, 2014, 1:56 pm

With Thai Smile's project early Aug move to Don Muang, we made reservation on Bangkok Air to Suvarnaphumi for our upcoming trip to the US.......one way ticket x 2, with 10 extra kg of baggage each, total charge tax title licence extra weight and boarding pass 3300 Baht. I can't complain.