Thai Airways International completed its AOC (Air Operator's Certificate) recertification this month in accordance with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) had to undergo a revision in … [Read more...]
Review: Thai Airways A380 First Class, Bangkok to Paris
Thai Airways A380 first class aka Thai Royal First is one of my favorite first class experiences. Thai Airways isn't the best by any means but if you're lucky enough to fly Thai Airways Royal First on their Airbus A380, you'll be in for a treat. From their buggy … [Read more...]
Review: Thai Royal Orchid Lounge at Hong Kong
The Thai Royal Orchid Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is located airside in the main departure hall of terminal 1, near gate 40. From the Duty Free shopping area of the departure level (6th floor), take the elevator up to the mezzanine level (7th floor) … [Read more...]
Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Class, Seoul to Bangkok (via Hong Kong)
Editor's note: this is the second installment of my round-the-world trip on Star Alliance in Premium cabins. You can find part one here. Continuing Westward After a great visit to Seoul, it was time to head towards Europe, courtesy of Thai Airways. I would be flying … [Read more...]
Win a Free Flight with Thai Airways 55th Anniversary Sweepstakes
I discussed award routing rules using United Airlines miles earlier this week, and if you're traveling to Southeast Asia then you're likely to fly Thai Airways within the region. But Thai still operates one route to the United States, from Bangkok to Los Angeles on a … [Read more...]
Review: Thai Airways Business Class, Boeing 777 Bangkok to Auckland
I have such a love/hate relationship with Thai Airways. On one hand, they have a great hard product on their A380s, Boeing 777-300ERs and 787-8 Dreamliners and their ground services at Bangkok International Airport are absolutely amazing. First Class passengers are … [Read more...]
The Flights I’m Taking on My Current Dream Trip
I’ve flown some nice cabins in the past, but what I have booked for my current trip should be the best of all my previous trips. They are what many would consider to be “aspirational” flights (and hence my reference to a dream trip) that people usually reserve for … [Read more...]
Booking a miles and points trip to Angkor Wat
In November, 2013, Asiana opened up award space in First Class on almost every flight possible. Of interest was their new First Suite Class on their 77W (actually a 777-200), which only operated between New York-JFK and Seoul-Incheon.The United devaluation had … [Read more...]
Honeymoon Trip Report: Thai Airways Business Class (HKT-HKG)
Megan and I took a two-week tour of Southeast Asia during our honeymoon in August/September of last year. Now it’s time to wrap up the trip report after a holiday break. Here’s the Trip Report Index:Booking the Honeymoon Asiana Airlines Business Class (SEA-ICN, … [Read more...]
Thai Airways Switches Reservation Systems – Check Your Award Bookings
About 2 weeks ago, Thai Airways changed their reservations system to Amadeus. The first hint was that the original 6-digit Thai Airways PNR for a future booking of mine using United miles didn't work on the Thai Airways website. Some on FlyerTalk have reported that … [Read more...]
