Thai - Domestic fare changes DMK-UTH

[JimboPSM]

I have just booked a domestic Thai flight and found they have a new pricing system; there are now four types of Economy fare and two types of Business fare, the tax on the fare I booked was 555 baht, assuming that the tax is the same on all fares the one way costs for each would be as follows:

• Economy
  1,295 + 555 = 1,850 - Hot Deals
  1,555 + 555 = 2,110 - Saver
  2,070 + 555 = 2,625 - Flex Saver
  2,330 + 555 = 2,885 - Flex Saver Plus
  
  Business
  2,870 + 555 = 3,425 - Royal Silk Flexible
  3,585 + 555 = 4,140 - Royal Silk Full Flex

Warning, before anyone takes these fares as being written in tablets of stone, I only looked at one day, the fares may differ on a daily basis and also if a return flight is booked.

Do your own research before you book and check that you can comply with the conditions, lower price fares often cannot be changed or refunded.

[Laan Yaa Mo]

Is this a fare quote for Nok Air? If so, the price has gone up since August/September. And Nok Air used to have different fares based on the time of day one flies with the cheapest fare for the 6 in the morning flight.

[JimboPSM]

It was for Thai Airways, the fares for each type were the same for the morning, afternoon and evening flights.

[beer monkey]

Cheaper flights on Thai.....
sounds good to me.

[patlyb]

Did u booked online or thr travel agents??

thks.

I have just booked a domestic Thai flight and found they have a new pricing system; there are now four types of Economy fare and two types of Business fare, the tax on the fare I booked was 555 baht, assuming that the tax is the same on all fares the one way costs for each would be as follows:

• Economy
  1,295 + 555 = 1,850 - Hot Deals
  1,555 + 555 = 2,110 - Saver
  2,070 + 555 = 2,625 - Flex Saver
  2,330 + 555 = 2,885 - Flex Saver Plus
  
  Business
  2,870 + 555 = 3,425 - Royal Silk Flexible
  3,585 + 555 = 4,140 - Royal Silk Full Flex

Warning, before anyone takes these fares as being written in tablets of stone, I only looked at one day, the fares may differ on a daily basis and also if a return flight is booked.

Do your own research before you book and check that you can comply with the conditions, lower price fares often cannot be changed or refunded.

[JimboPSM]

Did u booked online or thr travel agents??

thks.

I booked online from the UK at:

• http://www.thaiairways.com/

I have heard (but don't know as an actual fact) that there are some travel agents in Thailand that do have special deals with Thai Airways - but I don't know who they are and have never used them.

[hey you]

I booked same method on 3rd oct , have to say i can not remember if i had the choice of two prices when i booked but what i find very strange is you are being offered different prices for the same seat .

[JimboPSM]

.............. but what i find very strange is you are being offered different prices for the same seat .

Different prices for the same seat will normally relate to the flexibility that you have to change your flight dates or cancel and get a refund on your ticket.

At one extreme, the cheapest ticket may not allow any changes or refund if unable to travel on the flight as originally booked.

At the other extreme, the most expensive ticket may allow changes and a full refund for an unused ticket.

You need to understand the possible risks and costs before deciding which is the "cheapest" option for your own circumstances.

When booking a ticket you should always check the conditions before you buy - and it is also advisable to have appropriate travel insurance.

[beer monkey]

the cheaper options are still there on the Thai site, it says on the 'Hot Deals' conditions that the ticket is valid for 1 month, so does it mean you can only book one month in advance for that hot deal ticket ?
you can't change anything on the(hot deal) ticket !! no refunds no nothing.... and can/has anyone got these prices in a agent in Thailand or are they on-line prices only ?

[wazza]

u can buy the tickets and TG direct if u go to their office, thats how i do it etc...

[747man]

Just returned to BKK last week ( 7 Dec ) on pricing the flight at BKK on that day for a flight on 9th Dec was quoted 1950 Baht o/w on Nok DMK-UTH, But decided to book at DMK on day of travel,which WAS the same flight the DD 9210 ( Lunchtime ) flight and was informed the price had gone up to 2250 Baht,THAT IS A RIP-OFF An increase of 300 Baht in 36 Hours !!! So I KNOW That NOK-AIR is NOT a cheap way to fly.....Mind you the aircraft was on a lease from XL Airways in the U.K And had an English Captain,and 1st Officer PLUS A Scotish inflight puser,( I Just wonder were THEY on British Salaries ??? ) Then IF SO Maybe this is why the flight was SO expensive...Just a THOUGHT !!! Also having just come back from Overseas,We were obviously in a "Overweight Baggage " Situation,So Nok-Air NOT content with their exhorbetent ( Sorry about the spelling ) had the BLOODY NERVE to T**T me with a 500 Baht excess baggage charge,Must have been the WRONG time of the month for THE NOK check in girl at DMK......O.K I have now finished SLATING Nok-Air.....I Will get the Bloody train next time to Bangkok... :

[thalenoi]

What's the eco baggage limit on Thai?
I got nailed for 600 baht on Air asia for excess baggage also, 15kg limit.
Remember somewhere a Thai booking agent telling me 30kgs in eco, might as well pay 1850B then

[BobHelm]

Thalenoi - from the Thai Web Site, but this is for International flights. I think the allowance is less for internal, unless it is a connecting flight.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE AND DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Weight Concept

The weight concept is applied to all areas except for travels/connections to/from USA, its Territories, and Canada.

Royal First Class : 40 kgs (88 lbs.)
Royal Executive Class : 30 kgs (66 lbs.)
Economy Class : 20 kgs (44 lbs.)

Piece Concept

The piece concept is applied to all travels/connections to/from USA, its territories, and Canada.

Royal First Class /Royal Executive Class : Two pieces of checked baggage; the sum of the three dimensions shall not exceed 158 cms (62 inches) for each bag. The maximum weight per piece shall be not more than 32 kgs (70 lbs).

Economy Class : Two pieces of checked baggage ; the sum of the three dimensions shall not exceed 158 cms (62 inches) for each bag provided that the overall dimensions of such two pieces shall not exceed 273 cms (107 inches). The maximum weight per piece shall not be more than 32 kgs (70 lbs)

Carry on Items

In addition to the checked baggage allowance, each passenger except infant under 2 years of age not occupying seat may carry, without additional charges, one hand baggage, provided that such carry on baggage shall have a maximum length 56 cm (22 inches), width 45 cm (18 inches), depth 25 cm (10 inches), and the sum of the three dimensions not exceeding 115 cm (45 inches). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and side pockets. The overall weight of the carry on baggage must not exceed 7 kg (15 lb).

The passengers are required to place their own carry on items in the closed overhead rack or under the seat by themselves.

In addition to the carry on item as above, following items are also allowed to be carried into the cabin without additional charges :

1/ small handbag/pocket/purse provided that it has a maximum length 37.5 cm (15 inches), width 25 cm (10 inches), depth 12.5 cm (5 inches), or the sum of the three dimensions not exceeding 75 cm (30 inches), and the overall weight not exceeding 1.5 kg. (3.3 lb). Such item includes computer notebook.

2/ crutches used by elderly passenger, sick passenger, and incapacitated passenger

3/ small camera or small binoculars

4/ infant food to be used during the trip

Spot check may be performed against the test unit and/or weighing machine at the check-in counter and/or at the boarding gate to ensure that these regulations are complied.

[Techland]

The overweight fees can be found on the airlines's website, Air Asia is the most expensive one. One thing missing above: tickets can also be priced differently because miles are given only 50% or none at all. Of course this is no big concern for flights within Thailand.