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Hey Guys and Gals,
I am planning a trip to Thailand in June. I have a few buddies that are going with. Do you have any suggestions on what airports out of the US generally have more open seats for a non-rever? I know people have said SFO is good but I want to get an idea so i can fly them to the same airport I'm leaving from in hopes of all getting on the same flight. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Skipper
Who you plan on flying Skipper? TG? If so you don't have much choice really... LAX or JFK!
Or are you thinking of connecting somewhere or using DL to NRT/ICN/HKG etc?
Sorry Nick what is TG again?
I will probably fly DL/NW.
Don't care where I go thru to get to BKK just looking for where I would have a better chance of getting on as Non-rev.
TG is Thai Airways... not sure if you have an agreement with them, but they fly to BKK direct from LAX and JFK
I'm going to check to see if we have an agreement with them. I'd love to fly non stop there.
OK we do have an agreement with TG. So maybe that would be a great option. Any idea how to check loads for them?
I use this e-mail: info@globair.cz - it's Czech office for TG... they replied me in 24hrs...just tell them you are staff and write dates and route numbers, for listing on TG flights use Flyzed.com
Michal
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Skipper @ Feb 2 2010, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>This does mean you would be in Y though. So if you had to go MSP-JFK-BKK anyways, you may as well go MSP-NRT on Delta so you get upgraded, then on TG NRT-BKK.Quote:
OK we do have an agreement with TG. So maybe that would be a great option. Any idea how to check loads for them?[/b]
Our intranet says:
"All id listings for Thai Airways flights should be made through www.flyzed.com . Please refrain from calling to Thai Airways tickets or reservations offices and visit Thai Airways website for more information."
BKK is a living hell for a non rev PAX.
I would dare to say that you ought stop at ICN (Seoul is lovely)...
Thai is ok for a non rev PAX. They have a counter only for staff at BKK airport.
Have a nice trip! Thailand is incredible!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arlauckas @ Feb 4 2010, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>So true. Didn't check me in until 30 min before departure and my bags missed the flight. Funny thing was the counter was busy checking in passengers of a later flight http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...DIR#>/ohmy.gif while all of the non-rev pax were twiddling their thumbs nervouslyQuote:
BKK is a living hell for a non rev PAX.[/b]
Having said that I had to same experience in PER and i was assured my bag would make it and true enough, my bags made it........... on a flight to SIN while I landed in HKG trying to track down where my bag was http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e..._DIR#>/sad.gif
I am planning trip to Ko Samui, Thailand. I can get to BKK on my airline, UAL, but from BKK to Ko Samui (USM) Thai Airlines only has 2 flights a day. Bangkok Airlines (PG) has lots but we seem to have no agreement on them. Has anyone used a Thai (TG) ID95 on Bangkok Air? What about purchasing on the spot with them, on day of travel?
Different company, would not be able to use the ticket with them.
Tkts are at least US$140 each way at this time of year, best to try TG I think. Otherwise one can get a night train and ferry but quite slow (Bangkok to Ko Samui, Pha Ngan & Tao — Travelfish.org). TGs checkin operation at BKK is quite smooth, all at counter J19
I would assume by next year Thai Tiger might be operating the route...
1. JFK-BKK cancelled back in 2009 by TG.
2. Call TG res. desk and do not make same mistake I've done by registering on flyzed.com
3. Great non-rev exprnce in BKK with a designated wicket for non-rev by TG.
4. Excellent in-flight service on TG J class
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2. Call TG res. desk and do not make same mistake I've done by registering on flyzed.com Unquote.
Interesting as I have used flyzed.com to list on TG a couple of times a year over the last few years with NEVER a problem.
TG request that you use the site and really think you should.
The TG BKK Staff check-in counter are always polite and helpful.
Cheers.
Flassher, yes it is interesting, after flyzed.com registration made, i decided to verify and called up TG res desk. Gave them flight number, dates, locator - a girl said - you are not listed anywhere in TG system.
Guess, the best for TG travellers would be to do both by spending 5 minutes instead of spending 5 grand to get our of BKK )))
PDX MSP or DTW are typically better options to get to NRT than SFO SEA or LAX (really long nonrev lists)
I frequently monitor past flt skeds to both NRT and BKK legs
Keep in mind you can now connect thru Haneda and layover then head to NRT as well. We've done ICN but then it's not DL metal (we used skymiles for biz class) but it's a funky place to hang for a day
I'm going to BKK next month w/buddy pass rider via SFO for her--I haven't decided which works best for me yet, since I have so many options.
more to follow...
GOOD GRIEF--this is an OLD thread!!