thai flight classes

[alanchar 2]

the flights from usa to bkk the airbus

can anyone tell me the difference in the economy and the prem economy

i see the seat is bigger but i cant find any other difference

anywhere on here...thanks for any help....

eva is about 250 to go to evergreen duluxe from coach

and these are like 400 to bump up....thanks

Edited July 22, 2006 by alanchar

[picoman 1]

I sure hope I don't scare any newbies from posting importance...

 

Try the airlines' sites, dude - they get paid for this.

[jacko 8,766]

I sure hope I don't scare any newbies from posting importance...

 

Try the airlines' sites, dude - they get paid for this.

Perhaps he did.......

I know I did and did not get much joy!

 

Some problem with people asking for information?

[CheshireTom 1,377]

alan,

 

In premium economy:

 

Thai's A340-500 seats 7 across in a 2-3-2 configuaration with a 42 inch seat pitch (2-4-2 and 36 in economy).

 

EVA's 777-300 ER seats 8 across in a 2-4-2 configuration with a 38 inch seat pitch (3-3-3 and 34 in economy).

 

EVA's 747 seats 8 across in a 2-4-2 configuration with a 38 inch seat pitch (3-4-3 and 34 in economy).

 

Tom

[blacknight 5]

Alanchar I've found the flyertalk website good for all types of flight information, I see CheshireTom has already answered your question but here is a link anyway.

 

 

 

Flyertalk

[Sailfast 503]

the flights from usa to bkk the airbus

can anyone tell me the difference in the economy and the prem economy

i see the seat is bigger but i cant find any other difference

anywhere on here...thanks for any help....

eva is about 250 to go to evergreen duluxe from coach

and these are like 400 to bump up....thanks

 

Don't pay attention to negative comments. This is the place to come and ask questons (even though some members just come here to whine and flame.)

 

I have flown the Thai JFK - BKK route twice since it started. I have never been in premium, but, looked into it on each trip. I'm going from memory here so I could be wrong:

 

The premium eco. have laptop power and economy does not.

 

I think (not sure) that the food is the same as first class so you might be getting a better meal.

 

The seats also "look" more comfortable as far as cushions. I have sat in one just to check it out and it felt more comfortable, but I was not in that seat for 17 hrs so I can't be sure.

 

I have had opportunities to purchase the upgrade on almost every flight from JFK to BKK but always had a decent aisle seat so I declined.

 

If they have extra seats, they often offer the upgrade for $200US each way. I have only had this offer at JFK, never at BKK. In fact I asked once at BKK and they said they could not do it from BKK, only JFK offers this.

 

If you are refering to the JFK to BKK direct flight, I can tell you this about it:

17 hrs direct is a blessing. I think there is less jet lag direct.

The airbus is a work of art.

The seats (eco) are not that comfortable, but, I have sat on much worse for longer.

The food is OK.

The booze is free.

The service is wonderful.

Movies/on demand TV is pretty good.

[Tengotodo 52]

...... If you are refering to the JFK to BKK direct flight, I can tell you this about it:

17 hrs direct is a blessing. I think there is less jet lag direct.

The airbus is a work of art.

The seats (eco) are not that comfortable, but, I have sat on much worse for longer.

The food is OK.

The booze is free.

The service is wonderful.

Movies/on demand TV is pretty good.

same same me.

[mbiggs 1]

Premier economy is also used in British Airways. I flew once in that class, it is not much difference and you pay almost twice the price.

[stevoman 2]

Another suggestion is to get to check-in as early as possible and politely request an "Exit seat",works for me every time,cannot be booked in advance.Plenty of leg room and on a long flight well worth the inconvenience of extra time to kill at airport.Also works on outward leg from Bangkok.

[alanchar 2]

i was really trying to confirm that every seat even in economy has

power outlet at the seat not just prem economy

i could not find that ans on any airline site or their site

thanks if someone has 1st hand knowledge of this....

[Floyd 0]

yes there is power in coach on the airbus340-500 and 600 series but im not sure but could be confind to window and aisle seat and not in the middle.

 

I think premium economy is a business class seat (lieflat???) but with economy sservice. I flew last week akl-bkk in business and on exit premium economy was completly empty.i wonder if they bumped 1 or 2 pax that paid up to business.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

alan,

 

There should be a power outlet per seat pair in economy ......... i.e. 4 outlets per row of 8 seats

 

Thai Airbus A340-500 In-flight Products

 

Read in 3 columns as below:

 

Royal Silk Class/Premium Economy/ Economy Class

 

Configuration & Seat

Total no. of Seat

60/ 42/ 113

 

Abreast

2-2-2/ 2-3-2/ 2-4-2

 

Pitch

60"/ 42"/ 36"

 

Recline Angle (degree)

167/ 122/ 122

 

Leg Rest

YES/ YES/ -

 

Foot Rest

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Shell Type

YES/ - / -

 

Cabin Ambience

 

Mood Lighting

YES/ YES/ YES

 

New Modern Lavatory

YES/ STANDARD/ STANDARD

 

Mural Painting

YES/ YES/ YES

 

In-flight Entertainment & Communication

 

Audio Video On-Demand

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Personnel Screen (Size)

10.4"/ 8.4" 8.4"

 

PC Power (15DC with adapter)

115AC/ 115AC/ 115AC (one outlet per seat pair)

 

In-flight Movie

 

Top Hits ; First Run Movies

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Current Hits ; In Theatre Movies

YES/ YES/ YES

 

All Time Favorite

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Classic

YES/ YES/ YES

 

International

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Thai Movies

YES/ YES/ YES

 

In-flight Music

 

12 Radio Stations

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Personnel Program Selection of 110 CDs, Multiple Language

YES/ YES/ YES

 

American/European Preferences

- Classic, Jazz, Country, Interlude, Light Music, European/American Pop

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Asian Preferences

- Chinese Music Channel

- Korean Music Channel

- Japanese Music Channel

- Hindi Mix Music Channel

YES/ YES YES

 

Thai Preferences

- Thai Oldies

- Thai Pop

- Thai Classical and Folks

- Thai Choices

YES/ YES YES

 

In-flight Games

 

10 Nintendo Games

YES/ YES/ YES

 

15 Single PC Games

YES/ YES/ YES

 

15 Multiple PC Games

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Meal Service

 

Bangkok-New York

 

First Meal - Supper

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Second Meal - Light Hot Meal

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Third Meal - Breakfast

YES/ YES/ YES

 

New York-Bangkok

 

First Meal - Lunch

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Second Meal - Dinner

YES/ YES/ YES

 

Third Meal - Light Hot Meal

YES/ YES/ YES

[Sailfast 503]

Funny, I could not find the power, but didn't really end up using my laptop on the plane much so I never asked.

 

I will have to ask next time I fly Thai. Unfortunately my next flight is a freebie on UA...Business class!!!!!yippeee

[Floyd 0]

ONLY ON AIRBUSES 340-500/600 series as far as i know. in coach its on the floor under the seat, in business is tucked at the back of the main console.

[stevoman 2]

yes there is power in coach on the airbus340-500 and 600 series but im not sure but could be confind to window and aisle seat and not in the middle.

 

I think premium economy is a business class seat (lieflat???) but with economy sservice. I flew last week akl-bkk in business and on exit premium economy was completly empty.i wonder if they bumped 1 or 2 pax that paid up to business.

Must agree Floyd when I flew Apr/May on same flight as you (989) the premium cabin was completely empty both ways,however in fairness cattle class was also sparcely populated both ways,good for us but makes one wonder how much longer Thai will persevere if it is constantly a losing route.

Btw was it you I saw in 2 photos on the recent FLB bar crawl to Ban Chang??

Edited July 24, 2006 by stevoman

[Floyd 0]

nah not me.

i hope the nonstop route stays, TG dont fly to sydney now but the plane is much better than the 747 and business class is so nice.

[BillWilson 10]

have 1 rt prem economy on thai done

bigger seat than economy

 

compared to biz class which has a great reclining bed, it was not a big deal

i have 15 or so rt in economy, 10 on thai, the others on china and eva

 

if i could not afford the prem or biz class ( i am lucky cuz i can write it off )

i would fly economy and get an exit row and a sleeeping pill