JFK/LAX direct flights to continue

[galt67 2]

This is an article from the BKK Post, 27/3/07

 

Traffic picks up on direct US flights

 

By Post Reporters

 

Thai Airways International has decided to continue offering non-stop flights to the United States due to improved passenger loads.

 

The national carrier had earlier been considering ending the loss-ridden service.

 

Management resolved to maintain the services as well as continue to use Airbus A340-500s, blamed for the high costs, on the Bangkok-Los Angeles and Bangkok-New York routes, THAI executives said in a statement issued yesterday.

 

The management was said to be encouraged by the rising passenger numbers on the routes and the decline in losses.

 

Between April and November last year, the cabin factor on the Bangkok-New York route was at 83%, earning about 240 million baht a month. The Bangkok-LA cabin factor was 79% in the same period, generating 183 million baht a month.

 

As part of its goal to turn Thailand into a hub for passengers flying between Asia and the US destinations. THAI plans to increase the number of direct flights in the Bangkok-LA and Bangkok-New York routes to daily from five times a week, starting in May.

 

The increased frequency is also expected to help improve the financial performance on the routes.

[LBJ 533]

good news, thanks for posting.

[expat67 5]

does anyone know if the Thai Airbus non-stop from JFK to BKK has the economy class configured at 2-4-2? And do you know how the premium economy is configured? Thank-you.

[Hub 203]

does anyone know if the Thai Airbus non-stop from JFK to BKK has the economy class configured at 2-4-2? And do you know how the premium economy is configured? Thank-you.

 

Cheshire Tom can correct me if I am wrong, but some of my family flew that from NYC last year and it is the Airbus A340-500 with 2-4-2. Here is the seat map:

 

http://www.thaiair.com/Travel_Destination_...tmaps/A3452.htm

 

Seat guru to pick the best seats:

 

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Thai_Airw...us_A340-500.php

 

Hub

[IslandHopper 0]

Expat67:

 

Yes, coach is 2-4-2 and prem economy is 2-3-2

[syed 4]

The best way to go there is non-stop Thai airways. I have my ticket in my hand for end of May. Hope they never stop this flight