Thread: Airline News

Hey I used to have a travel agency back in the states and I sold Thai as much as I could. But they refused to keep on their fleet. Then they were reduced to squeezing people in as too many aircraft had become redundant. A once well respected airline is no more. Plus they just fired the guy who was honest and trying to turn them around. I pulled the first version of the seat chart as it sure as heck did not come out as copied. Just hit the link and have a look. 32 max. Wow.

Originally Posted by OhOh

Originally Posted by aging one

Boeing 747-300 (743) 32-34.0" 17.0" Standard Shared TV None None No Boeing 747-400 Vers. 1 (744) 32-34.0" 17.0" Standard Shared TV None None No Boeing 747-400 Vers. 2 (744) 32-34.0" 17.0" Standard Shared TV None None No

Originally Posted by OhOh

For those that travel economy class, the Thai airways 747's have generally a 44" seat pitch, the Airbus 360's and their proposed 380's go back to industry standard 32".

747's

Going back to the thread it now appears to have been changed to 44" - whoever did forgot to change the 32" figure, from 34" or I missed typed, I will believe the latter as nobody would be so petty to change one of my posts surely.

That always has been the only plane type. Most airlines in the world only give 32" some down to 30" in other plane types.

On my first visit to Asia, many years ago, I chose Thai for that purpose. It was not because of the free stopover in Bangkok.

Posted twice, I wonder if it will dissapear

Originally Posted by aging one

I pulled the first version of the seat chart as it sure as heck did not come out as copied

I hope you aren't accusing me of doctoring your post, which you have now edited to delete your original table.

Originally Posted by aging one

Just hit the link and have a look. 32 max. Wow

From todays SG site

Thai operates multiple versions of the 747, this being the oldest that is used for short haul flights. On many routes, the First Class cabin is sold as Business Class while Busines Class is sold as Premium Economy.
pitch width seating details
Business Class: 42.0" 20.0" 62 Standard seats More Info
Economy Class: 32-34.0" 17.0" 325 seats More Info
First Class: 60.0" 21.5" 18 Standard seats More Info


Have they stopped flying the 747's completely now?

Originally Posted by OhOh

I thought I had better start the sentence with that statement so you would pass it by, I didn't want you to waste your time. It's that bit of the plane to the downstairs/to the right of the door just pass the galley and toilets, something you probably don't know exists. You thought it was where the luggage was stored I know. It is where they store the small seats which you purchase and then upgrade from, with your FF points/free "gold" upgrades

Ah yes, I have been known to do that. You mean there's another use for them?

You can transfer the "gold" points acquired through flights to a "nominee" with Thai.

I'm Gold on Qatar Airways, looking forward to them getting the A380.

Originally Posted by aging one

Hey I used to have a travel agency back in the states and I sold Thai as much as I could. But they refused to keep on their fleet. Then they were reduced to squeezing people in as too many aircraft had become redundant. A once well respected airline is no more. Plus they just fired the guy who was honest and trying to turn them around. I pulled the first version of the seat chart as it sure as heck did not come out as copied. Just hit the link and have a look. 32 max. Wow.

At the core of thai's wows is that for decades its been a retirement home for well connected functionaries of the more powerful patronage networks. A reward for services rendered. All they want to do is play model trains, squeeze what ever backhanders that can out of the system, and enjoy the car and golf course.

The last thing the board want is someone who thinks their running a business.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

What is this "economy class" of which you speak?

It's the seats you purchase - they also call it coach.

(so predictable - poor people always feel the need to brag)

Well I'm unlikely to meet you there then, we get our own Premium Passenger terminal in Doha, and separate transport, so I don't have to mix with you paupers.

Probably just as well, because you'd probably spend the whole flight telling me what a lovely screen your iPhone has or something equally dull.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Well I'm unlikely to meet you there then, we get our own Premium Passenger terminal in Doha, and separate transport, so I don't have to mix with you paupers.

(see: "poor people always feel the need to brag")

I could have flown the A380 with Korean Airlines going to the USA last year, but waiting for my luggage with 600 other passengers did not sound too appealing. The 777 or A330 or 340 are nice size airplanes.
Hitting immigration and customs with 600 fellow passengers does not promise to be fun either.

Originally Posted by BobR

I could have flown the A380 with Korean Airlines going to the USA last year, but waiting for my luggage with 600 other passengers did not sound too appealing. The 777 or A330 or 340 are nice size airplanes.
Hitting immigration and customs with 600 fellow passengers does not promise to be fun either.

Entirely depends on the airport, and how they are managed.

At any given time, there are 5-8 wide-body 747-class planes disembarking at LAX, so you 'sharing' immigration with 600 pax is a pretty pointless concern, when you are actually 'sharing' immigration with about 2,800-3,500 pax at the same time.

Originally Posted by Cthulhu

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Well I'm unlikely to meet you there then, we get our own Premium Passenger terminal in Doha, and separate transport, so I don't have to mix with you paupers.

(see: "poor people always feel the need to brag")

What's up Daffy, can't afford to sit in the nice cabins because you handed over all your disposable income to Apple?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

What's up Daffy, can't afford to sit in the nice cabins because you handed over all your disposable income to Apple?

(see: "poor people always feel the need to brag")

The real Daffy certainly does travel Business Class, I've known him for years.

Originally Posted by Bobcock

The real Daffy certainly does travel Business Class, I've known him for years.

How come all your mates are pricks?

Ant, Daffy, Nawty, Mtd...

hahaha.....I was just about to respond in an outraged manner then I read it again.....

Originally Posted by Bobcock

The real Daffy certainly does travel Business Class, I've known him for years.

SO this is a fake Daffy?

Where does he say he is Daffy?

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Where does he say he is Daffy?

Fucking hell Bob, have you been on holiday or something?

In every fucking post.