I realize I probably pay more attention to aircraft product types than most, so when I share these minor observations I assume I'm only speaking to about 1% of you. But that won't stop me. A few days ago I shared possible signs of Thai Airways' first Airbus 380 route, which will feature their brand…
Continue reading: Thai launching new first class on Bangkok to Frankfurt route starting August 1!
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Wow! very nice. Will need to figure out how to do this with may aeroplan-pesos.
Great info - thanks! Used Expertflyer and found out that our BKK-SYD flight in January will be in the new config. Excellent!
@ Andy -- For what it's worth, British Airways has 14 first class seats in their new product for the same amount of space, while Thai only has nine seats. So while it looks pretty "dense," I doubt it's half bad.
I'm also an aircraft product enthusiast (have spent way too much time on airliners.net.) I've never flown Thai before but this seat is certainly enticing. May have to check it out!
cant wait to try that out...Ben..can we redeem US miles for that flight? Also..will it still be 140K for F?
@ Ozaer -- From North America it would be 160,000 miles in first class if you plan on terminating in Thailand. However, if you connect onwards to Hong Kong, you should be able to get away with booking it for 120,000 miles, given that it's then a US to North Asia award (instead of South Asia).
Those look pretty comfy. Lucky, can you tell me what F product has the longest beds? I'm 6' 8" so I'm curious which hard product would be the most aspirational for me.
@ thrashsoundly -- That's a toughie. Generally speaking I think most airplane "beds" are 6"4' or less, so frankly I think you're best off aspiring for non-enclosed suites/seats, as they have more room to stretch out. For example, while Lufthansa's first class seat is far from being a suite, it's easy to stretch out given that there are no barriers on the sides, so you can easily bend your knees and sit/sleep comfortably without feeling too enclosed.
I've got an award trip booked on the late 773 flight this fall. I think I might be changing to the "744" flight should it become available 🙂
It looks crowded with the overhead bins in place.
My trip is before August 1 ... oh well, guess I'll have to do with the 77W 😉
Lucky - When you say 120K miles instead of 160K - is that TATL or TPAC for North Asia award? West or East coast origin?
@ Stephan -- The price is the same regardless of whether you fly via the Atlantic or the Pacific. The only thing that matters is the final destination. If your final destination is in North Asia you pay 120,000 miles, while you pay 160,000 miles if it's South Asia.
Good news. I'll have to see if I can integrate this into my Oktoberfest/Thailand trip this fall.
Hey Lucky, I am looking to book award tickts in Oct to NRT and routing back through BKK to MUC. I see they list 747-200 on the route, is it the new 747 configuration?
@ pete -- I suspect you're seeing the designation on united.com, right? If so, it's inaccurate and just a coding issue. The flight is operated by a 747-400, the same one I reviewed in this trip report:
https://onemileatatime.com/the-last-aeroplan-hurrah-thai-airways-first-class-bangkok-to-hong-kong/
Enjoy your flight!
Do you know if the bkk-syd route will ever have the new product? Still seems to be the old one according to seat map.
@ E -- I'm sure once Thai reconfigures more 747s with the new first class they'll feature it consistently to Sydney.