On flight TG989 - Updated with pics

[Floyd 0]

bASICALLY FOR OTHER KIWIS INFO,

Im on the new airbus with fully interactive personal screens. departure in 1 hour.

Edited November 3, 2005 by Floyd

[Floyd 0]

Im home now. I flew on the new Airbus 340-500 last night. I believe Thai has finally got a plane that can compete with SQ and Emitrates for flights from NZ to Asia and beyond.

Finally TG have a plane with personal screens in all classes. Only problem i encountered when I was trying to start the movie, From Russia With Love I got a commentry on the features of the plane.

The plane seems to have 3 or 4 classes, 1st class (not sure) ot was it 2 cabins of business, then economy premium and coach where I was. The first two identital cabins had lieflat beds.

Unfortunatly no online internet (dont know if business had it) but one feature that i liked that the the side seats - 2 seats on each side of the window section (not sure on the middle section) have intl ac power outlets underneath the seats. Why i wasnt sure was that when I plugged my laptop in the little blue light lit up on the side of the seat visible to the cabincrew but i didn't see any lights in the middle section.

The toilets also seemed cleaner with straighter line interior fittings but hey it was a brand new plane.

 

Thumbs up to TG on this plane, They should keep me if they keep it on the newly introduced AKL-BKK run as I had been thinking about using another Star Alliance carrier to Asia namely SQ but would have to transfer in Singapore obviously.

[keny 0]

Thanks for taking the time... Nice report, Keny

[stevoman 2]

Hi Floyd

Sorry that we missed each other on the way out on the 11th,I was in fact sitting one row in front of you in 32K,what a shit flight that was in all respects,ie broken seat,ran out of piss,and shitty food.

I too trtavelled back on the new A340/5 and what a great flight in all respects from customer service/food was great/and have to agree with you that provided this service is continued feel sure it's a winner.

[jacko 8,766]

Drifting off topic here but there are some lovely faces in that photo.

What is worse than being cramped into a seat on a packed flight with 12 more hours to go struggling to get to sleep?..........Some pratt flashing a camera in your face at the same time.