Thread: Airline News

Originally Posted by NamPikToot

Just got this from Thai Airways..just leaves me with the the word "And" floating around

Dear Valued customers, We would like to inform our valued customers that certain letters, documents, or notifications may be delivered to you via E-mail or SMS in accordance with the business reorganization process of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited consequent to the relevant business reorganization petition filed with and found for by the Central Bankruptcy Court. During the period where the company undergoes the business reorganization, which plays a significant role to its survival, the company remains resolute to ensure our customers are provided with the best care within its current capability, especially for those whose airfare refunds are pending as well as honor certain benefits for our Royal Orchid Plus members, including membership status and miles being the most important . Please rest assured that the company shall overcome this crisis, albeit great magnitude, and be ‘Airline of Pride’ which offers the best on-flight services for our valued customers once again. Any update and progress will be further communicated to you via various channels. On this occasion, please allow us to express our gratitude for your kind understanding and patronage through these years. It is our greatest hope to be able to serve you again in the near future. Best regards, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited

Oh dear, Tooty.
You're not really a regular with TG, are ya?

I thought better of you.

Erm on and off Jeff approx 30 years, so yep still learning

Prefer Bangkok Airways these days tbh.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Prefer Bangkok Airways these days tbh.

It is a well run thriving and thieving company.

David this happened May 19th..

A polite request;

If any one should get any info on the Jet Star Asia flights, Bangkok - Singapore - Darwin and back I'd really appreciate it.

I've tried to talk to them but got no where and it's a bugger as it's my preferred route to get to Darwin for regular checkups.

I usually (the last few years) do Bangkok Airways to Swampy then the Jet Star bit then a week later do whatever is available to get from Swampy to Chiang Rai.

I'm a couple of months behind now and it'd be good to get checked.

Cheers all.

Originally Posted by lom

It is a well run thriving and thieving company.

Comes with the territory.
Loosely underwriting by similar parties.

Back in the day, was a decent outfit [domestically].
Something went array along the way.

Originally Posted by HuangLao

Comes with the territory.
Loosely underwriting by similar parties.

Back in the day, was a decent outfit [domestically].
Something went array along the way.

Oh do fuck off Jeff, you dull c u n t.

Originally Posted by lom

It is a well run thriving and thieving company.

thieving what exactly?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

thieving what exactly?

Heavily overcharging their customers

Used them for years UK > BKK, BKK > Asia and OZ. Excellent 747, 380 and regional planes and services. Check-in, lounges, on-board. Only one delay and that was a volcano blowing up. I had to wait an extra week in Bangkok, so disheartening.

^ I can't recall Bangkok airways ever having an a380 or a b747. Or are you referring to Thai?

All turbo prop last time i used them, was a while ago so pop to Trat.

Originally Posted by lom

Heavily overcharging their customers

Well that's surprising, because I've never found them to be expensive.

Were you buying late, because that's where LCCs can ramp up the charges?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Well that's surprising, because I've never found them to be expensive.

Then you have probably not flown with them from BKK to Samui.
Add 2000baht to the Samui price when going to Singapore with them, pay 60% of the Samui price when going to Phuket with them. That's how monopoly works..
Bandit Airways. (and its the same owner as Bandit Hospital)

Originally Posted by Troy

I can't recall Bangkok airways ever having an a380 or a b747.

"The current fleet comprises of 9 Airbus 320s, 16 Airbus 319s and 13 ATR72-600s"

^ You won't find me in a prop during the rain season.

Originally Posted by Troy

Or are you referring to Thai

Yes, I was.

Originally Posted by lom

Then you have probably not flown with them from BKK to Samui.
Add 2000baht to the Samui price when going to Singapore with them, pay 60% of the Samui price when going to Phuket with them. That's how monopoly works..
Bandit Airways. (and its the same owner as Bandit Hospital)

Ah yes, you're right, I've never flown with them to Samui.

In fact the last time I was on Samui there wasn't an airport.

So if you're talking about that particular route, then you're probably right to complain. Elsewhere, they are in competition.

There is a simple solution though....

Yeah, they basically built the airport.

If they had a monopoly on, say, Bangkok to Hat Yai then it would be more problematic.

As it is, it’s an appropriate introduction to Samui.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

In fact the last time I was on Samui there wasn't an airport.

Long time Harry, its been open 31 years. Opened the year I moved there.

Originally Posted by aging one

Opened the year I moved there.

Wondering whether the Chinkies did not have a hand in it...

Would have been a few weeks before it opened when I was there then -March ‘89. Lovely spot in those days, though people were already complaining that prices were rising fast.