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Thailand 2014: Thai Airways First Class Check-in and Lounge at Bangkok Airport (BKK)

ByEdward July 4, 2014August 13, 2014

Introduction Cathay Pacific Lounge San Francisco Cathay Pacific First Class San Francisco to Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Lounge The Pier Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Business Class Hong Kong to Bangkok Millennium Hilton Bangkok Cooking with Poo Overnight Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Le Meridien Chiang Mai Patara Elephant Farm Bangkok Airways Economy Class Chiang…

Asiana | Thai | Travel | Trip Reports

Quick Thoughts on Thai and Asiana First Class

ByEdward February 17, 2014

I’m at JFK now after flying both Thai and Asiana First Class for the first times. Both flights were quite good, and I figured I’d share some quick thoughts since a full trip report will be a long time coming. Thai First Class: Definitely exceeded all of my expectations. I was lucky enough to get…

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Star Alliance Routings and Award Availability to Bangkok, Thailand (BKK)

ByEdward July 10, 2013

As far as I know, there are no nonstop flights from the US to Bangkok, which is perhaps expected given the distance to Thailand from the US. Thai Airways used to fly nonstop from LAX to BKK, but that flight now has a stopover in Seoul. Luckily, there are numerous options to get to Bangkok…

Awards | Lufthansa | Thai | Travel | United

Adventures in Booking United Awards

ByEdward July 1, 2013

I’m planning on going to Vietnam next year, and I had originally booked an award routing SFO-LHR-BKK-HAN on United Global First, Thai First, and then Thai Business. I was excited to fly LHR to BKK on Thai First because I thought the route was going to be served by an A380, and I had such…

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Thai Royal Orchid Spa and First Class Lounge Access

ByEdward June 27, 2013

One of the most well-regarded lounges in the world is the Thai First Class Lounge and Royal Orchid Spa at Bangkok airport (BKK). The service is supposed to be spectacular, and part of the appeal is that departing First Class passengers get a free hour-long massage at the spa. There seems to be a bit…

Awards | Thai | Travel

Thai Airways Routes with First Class Service

ByEdward May 5, 2013

One reason people love flying First Class (aka Royal First) on Thai Airways out of Bangkok is access to the Royal Orchid Spa where First Class passengers can get a 60-minute full body massage. But you need to be departing on a same-day Thai-operated flight in First Class to get this benefit. According to this…

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How to Get Thai Airways Seat Assignments in Advance

ByEdward May 4, 2013

If you book an award on Thai Airways using another carrier’s miles, you probably won’t get a seat assignment at first. Luckily, it’s quite easy to get your record locator and an advance seat assignment. You can call the Thai Airways office in LA at 1-800-426-5204, or even better, you can email them at laxreservation@thaiairwaysusa.com….