An overview of Thai Airways (TG)
It is a known fact about Thai Airways that it offers the best in Thai hospitality and along with its fleet type and in-flight amenities make flying a pleasurable experience. The Thai Airways is a culmination of fleets like Airbus A380-800, Thai Airways Boeing 747-400, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-300 ER, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-200ER among others. The three travel classes aboard a Thai Airways aircraft includes Royal First Class, Royal Silk Class and Economy Class. However, it is only A380-800 and B747s that offer Royal First Class with seating for about 12 passengers in an intimate space. Feast on some exotic flavours of the Orient complemented by the choicest of Champagne and fine wine. From delicate soups, salads, to fine caviar with condiments, you will be spoilt for choice. Add to it in-flight Wi-Fi facility that lets you stay connected mid air and even send out work emails.
Travel classes aboard a Thai Airways flight
Thai Airways Royal First Class
First you have access to the Royal Orchid Spa at the Suvarnabhumi Airport allowing you to invigorate your senses with a range of oil massages or traditional Thai-style massage. Aside from elegant cabins and comfortable seats that flatten into a bed, you will be privy to some of the luxuries of life such as gourmet meals, fine wines, and access to the in-flight lounge areas and changing rooms. Aboard both Airbus A380s and Thai Airways Boeing 747, you will be the owner of an eight-foot semi-private suite from where you can access your in-flight entertainment programme on the touchscreen before you giving you the choice of some of the iconic movies, television shows, world music to games. Else tap into the network of Thai Sky Connect and access the internet on your laptop, mobile phone or tab. On long-haul flights, however, you are provided with slippers, comfort wear, and a travel kit stocking designer toiletries and accessories. Not to mention, the soft down pillows and cloth blankets and dedicated First Class lavatories will only add to your comforts of travelling in the airline’s premium-most class.
Thai Airways Royal Silk Class
Get welcomed with a drink that is a heady blend of chilled lime juice and pressed butterfly-pea blossoms. Make your reclining seat an office, a lounge or a bed that tilts a 180 degree to transform into a full horizontal bed. Your private space is roomy enough to provide optimum legroom with leg ankle and lumber support aside from a good balance for your head and back. Of course, make the most of the in-flight entertainment programme by browsing the 100-plus music records, blockbuster cinema, television shows on your 16-inch flat screen monitor. All seats on this class come with the requisite USB ports outside of charging points. You also have access to the Thai Sky Connect allowing you to connect your device to the in-flight Wi-Fi. On intercontinental flights, you are offered slippers, a tailored travel kit with a range of luxurious accessories and toiletries. There are dedicated Royal Silk lavatories stocking designer perfumes and moisturisers. To make your nap time cosy, you are provided with a soft blanket and comfortable pillow. At mealtime take your pick from a choice of Champagne and then savour your appetiser followed by a light first course, a fresh salad, house-made terrine. This will make way for an elaborate main course that comes with a selection of cheese culminating in a dessert.
Thai Airways Economy Class
The seats aboard Economy are wider with generous legroom giving you access to an extensive media library that offers a massive selection of movies, songs just at the touch of your fingertips. Thai Sky Connect is offered on Airbus A330-200(33H) and 380-800s. Connect your laptop, mobile phone or tablet to the Wi-Fi and avail uninterrupted internet supply through your journey. Although you are liable to pay a service fee for using the internet services. On long haul economy flights, you are offered a blanket and a pillow to let you arrive rested. You can additionally request for ear plugs and eye shades as well. There are age-specific games, books and toys for children on both domestic and international operations. The cabin crew is specially trained to help kids out with the same. Not to mention, you can use the Economy Class lavatories located throughout the cabin.
Benefits of flying Thai Airways
- Royal Orchid Lounge at Concourse E can seat 66 Business Class and 22 First Class passengers. It houses a buffet bar with a range of dishes including quick snacks. It has Wi-Fi connectivity along with housing slumber rooms, showers and toilets.
- Royal First Lounge at Concourse D can seat 74 passengers at a time. It also has 2 VIP rooms aside from an a la carte dining facility. Shower suites, slumber rooms and Wi-Fi connectivity are among the other facilities.
- Royal Silk Lounge also at Concourse D makes room for about 275 passengers and offers a buffet bar with a variety of main dishes and snacks. You can log on to the Wi-Fi network, use the lounge lobby bar if necessary or for that matter the two private rooms.
- Aside from the regular menu served on-board, you can pre-order your menu from Thai, Oriental and Western cuisine. And this should be reconfirmed in no less than 48 hours ahead of your scheduled departure.
- The in-flight entertainment comprises more than 1000 hours of movies, music, short films, games, and news on the touchscreen in front of your seat.
- Almost all Thai Airways fleet have in-seat power outlets with an electrical power outlet and/or USB port.
- There are ample entertainment options for children what with its age-specific games for children across all age groups made available by a trained staff.
Thai Airways Flight Status
In order to know the Thai Airways flight timetable of your flight, you can go into the Book page and click on timetable. Here, select whether a one-way or return journey and then go on to enter departure city and the destination city. Further on, enter date of departure, and of returning as well, if it is the case, and click ‘find flights’. This will give you the latest Thai Airways flight status.
Thai Airways Online Booking
Make your Thai Airways online booking by going into the Book Flights section and entering your search details like whether you are looking for a one-way or return flight. Continue by entering the city or airport of origin and also the onward destination. Mention date of departure, and arrival if it is the case, the number of passengers from adult, infant to children and the class of travel. The subsequent page will show you all flights pertaining to your date. Do a compare of the price and timings, enter your passenger details, and make payment to confirm the booking.