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Good for us. Only slightly. But I'm only a 2 week millionaire......... https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/09/16/thailand-is-introducing-special-tourist-visas-for-up-to-270-days-90-days-2x-extendable-possibly-as-early-as-october-2020/?omhide=true

LOL! Good one. I tried so hard to remember what it is called.

Is that carpet available for purchase? Amazing.

"I want to have her children"! Quote from Woody Allen to Diane Keaton in "Manhattan",circa 1979. Before he was found to be a perv. She is stunning. Thanks for the wonderful and detailed TR.

Mine was a dark blue songthaew that seats ~10.

Corruption? In Thailand? https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/09/14/thai-airways-debt-restructuring-plan-approved-by-bangkok-bankruptcy-court-corruption-allegations-spread-further/?omhide=true

Thanks. I'll get my COVID result on Monday. Hopefully it says I have antibodies,which means I may be good to go for 3 months or so.

Soon-finally, to be certified

And the follow-up 3 days later that wasn't posted. But I guess some folks expect Boeing to control the wx too. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/boeing-777x-9-first-flight/index.html

Being a 2nd generation airline retiree, this issue concerns me more. https://theaircurrent.com/aviation-safety/boeing-pulls-eight-787s-from-service-over-structural-issue/

Count me an optimist! I'm booked for an April 23 arrival. I got my senior flu shot AND a COVID test today. (Yes,there is a senior flu shot) But sad news for my best friend growing up. He spent 21 days in the hospital w/COVID,was released and after 10 days in back with lung issues. We're both 69 y.o. God only knows what the long term effects are.

Fare Availability: Valid for travel from mid January 2021 – early June 2021 for Monday through Thursday departures and returns. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure https://theflightdeal.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=835a788b6fdf584d57173b603&id=0d0576d9db&e=1c42cf6206

Hmmmm x2. https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/09/08/etihad-now-offers-global-wellness-insurance-for-their-passengers-providing-covid-19-treatment-coverage/?omhide=true

Effing hilarious! Thanks for the update.

I've got 15 days when I arrive (hopefully) next April. I make take 3 flights instead of staying in Patts for the entire trip.

https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/09/04/we-visited-thai-airways-very-fun-aviation-themed-restaurant-former-staff-canteen-in-bangkok/?omhide=true

Hmmm... https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/09/03/bangkok-airways-flyer-pass-now-available-for-domestic-routes-starting-from-975-baht-all-in-4-flights-per-pass/?omhide=true

Lotsa baht! https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/09/01/thai-government-to-bail-out-seven-local-airlines-at-a-cost-of-24-billion-baht/?omhide=true

https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/08/30/emirates-advertises-sells-flights-to-thailand-from-september-1-thai-consulate-reacts-with-denial-post/?omhide=true

I left my airline early at 54 in 2005. It was time. We had just filed for bankruptcy, which really had no bearing but I was simply tired of dealing with passengers at the airport for 8 hours a day. It was between retirement incentives that were offered-it was simply time to go. My Father worked for the same airline out of public contact and left at 65-and passed 7 years later. I did not want to be in that situation of not being able to thoroughly enjoy my retirement years. Sure, each additional year would have added to my pension but the money wasn't the sole decider as it was for some. Everyone has an individual situation regarding retirement and every other life affecting event. I have been an ex-pat in 3 countries, including Thailand,since then. I would have stayed in Thailand much longer if my Mother had not taken seriously ill and I returned home immediately and she passed 12 days later. I've been back in the US since 2011.most recently in Cabo. Travel on my airline is still free, worldwide, but at my age I've seen pretty much everything I want to see. No longer are the overnight trips to Paris or Madrid the adventure they once were. As B.B. King said,"'The Thrill Is Gone". My 1st visit to Pattaya was in 1972 and I had not returned since then until 2008 when I visited for 2 weeks while living in Mexico and decided when my lease was finished I'd move to Jomtien and lived in VT 2A which I thoroughly enjoyed.. I have my health and this month moved back home, to Miami,which I left in 1982,after spending the previous 9 years on the west coast on Florida.

https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/08/28/thailand-eyes-november-tourism-arrivals-under-prison-like-conditions-thai-airways-plans-to-operate-12-flights-per-month/?omhide=true

I've changed my original ticket 5x in 6 months,including destination, and not once was there an issue. It is/was on United. In fact, they have an easy to use change option for passengers to change the reservation online which I used once and the other 5 over the phone. And was never asked to pay a change fee. I did pay more for a fare difference but I am now in premium economy. Some airlines have better reputations than others as far as refunds go.

https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/08/26/airfare-of-the-day-first-class-swiss-amsterdam-to-bangkok-from-2763e-2/?omhide=true

I thought it was obvious, but I guess not. These fares are for up to 9 months from now.