Floyd

The problem with going from your country to Thailand is that most intl airlines that only have one flight a day will use agents to man their checkin counters for their flight. In the case of Auckland, Thai use Air New Zealand counter staff so you are right that there is no chance in getting a upgrade out.

Zuji singapore site will be in Sing dollars. The other site i cant help you on my friend.

its ok now. must of been down overnite.

http://www.thaiair.com/

I never thought there was a difference crosiing pacific/europe as both sectors are about 12-14 hours. USA/Canada I know is a huge flight. I upgraded to Gold with ROP last trip and have a free upgrade to bus provided I book a coach seat in V class or higher. No points decrease, just a compliment in attaining Gold status but has to be used within 2 years.

I like TG but this trip flew SQ for a change (still a star alliance airline) TG leaves NZ at 3.30pm and flies direct to BKK arriving 9.30pm. 10.30pm when daylight savings ends in NZ. SQ leaves NZ at 1.10am and arr Singapore at 6.30am and there is a connecting flight in about 1.5 hours after arrival so you could be in BKK by 10am. Much better time than the late arrival.

I was just going to report that, that TG new planes (maybe only airbus, not sure about boeing) now have individual inseat screens and on the airbuses intl power adaptor underneath the seats even in coach. Even Singapore Airlines dont have that funtion yet but SQ is currently rolling out internet access in the pacific rim flights on boeing planes. I dfont think TG has that in their thoughts yet. Imagine on a 10-14 hour flight home you could write and file a trip report b4 you hit home.

Stayed at both. Solitaires locaTION sucks. Solitaire big tv is the only plus. Majestics room is like being in 5 star but paying 3 star price.

good advice montydog but i already supplied the link.

only malaysia to clarke if thats any help.

lONG ISLAND RESORT at Lamai for resorts go to http://samui.sawadee.com/ or Long Island Resort click here Love the outdoor shower area Some views from Lamai

believe Malaysian airlines flies to Cebu. But you have to get to KL first. Better off getting a domestic flight from Clarke to Cebu on http://www.flyseair.com/ or Manila to Cebu on http://www.philippineairlines.com/ . Dont know how up to date i am but TG, Philippine airlines, Luthansa and Air France were flying the BKK-MNL route.

Im flying AKL-MNL in Feb (NZ day) but have opted to fly SQ rather than TG this time and for the first time going to asia wont step foot into Thailand as SQ are $100 cheaper and they have this great flight SQ282 that leaves AKL at 1.10am.

And thic canon ip90 is great to travel with. And loaded with paper. It also has a cigarette lighter attachment so i can print documents off my laptop in my car.

This is what i bought at Big C for 2500bt. And i use it at home rather than my big NZ purchased one as it will play all my zone3 dvds from asia. I use to look for luxury hotels with DVD players but now i just hook this little baby up and away we go. Only problem now is i want a hotel with 60" flat screens like the Solitaire in BKK.

What about Thai. I got a roundtrip upgrade next time i fly... My travel agent (holiday shoppe francise) doesnt expect any specials on thai to at least the end of january for late feb-april travel. I want to fly around march but plans may change as a strong rumur is rife that the rolling stones will be in wellington for easter 06.

go nowhere. Penny Black hotel right next door to lonestar in the soi. 1000baht per nite. +6622606460

Enquired to Mercure via email wether wifi was in the rooms and what their guest policy was. Here is their reply for anybody who is interested. rooms look nice. Dear , Sir Greeting from Mercure Hotel Pattaya. Our hotel provided Hi-Fi Internet everyroom, you should contact at front desk for voucher to connect the internet. The price start from 30 mins 100 baht / 1 hour 180 baht. You can keep your airtime and log-in diffirent time. For extra person free of charge but please collect ID card at front desk , well dress and above 18 years old.

Has Anybody ever stayed here. Its now managed by Accor hotels. http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/JSP...r=produitSimple Prices dont seem too bad for a nice property http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fic...e_chambre.shtml And of course what is its guest policy???

Always wanted to stay here, nice location out of the bar area but never have because of the previous managements guest policy http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fic...e_chambre.shtml Does anybody know if this has changed

Had a customer in my cab, he uses qantas exclusively but wont when the A380 starts service on his flight sectors. He reckons no want wants to fly them, crew them or fly in them as a passenger. he claims its a untested bomb.

Sorry may of made a mistake

Air NZ has ordered 2 787E's for 2007 delivery

I thought Hilly had said that if first class on TG, that TG officials escort you to your plane on departing. not sure about arrival though.

i flew on the same plane to AKL, THE Airbus 340-500. Dont think they move but i was on a chocker (full to you yanks) flights.