I've never managed to get into Business with Thai, but they have twice provided me with the sort of customer service that wins loyalty. The first was when my new mother-in-law died suddenly just before I was due to fly back to the UK. A visit to their local office and explaining the situation resulted in a *FREE* change of flight to allow me to stay for the entire funeral process and (something I hadn't even thought about) a visa extension processed and added to my passport. The second was a few years later, when I misread my ticket and turned up at Chiang Mai airport 12 hours late. They had me on a flight half an hour later, and back in London less than an hour after I should have arrived. That cost me all of £38. Which was a bargain, seeing as the next available seat was in another 2 weeks . . . Also, if you have any smattering of Thai at all, the crew do seem to appreciate you making an effort to speak their language 🙂
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍 That is impressive! These kind of situations really define an airline. I can think of one that didn't care when we couldn't go via India because they dropped the evisa. They only refunded it because it was avios but still charged a fee 😔 Singapore Airlines on the other hand as a one of gesture of goodwill refunded us the full amount.
@JettTyler17
8 ай бұрын
Thai Airways is definitely coming back fighting with their Business Class on the newer Boeing 787s! I think their older aircraft might be a little dated for now, but I'm sure they'll be investing in them once they begin to crawl back capital.
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
Can you imagine if they'd reinstated the 747s or A380s after covid? 😏 There would be of course us av-geeks who love it but yes agreed the products were a bit out dated. Might try and get on their 777 in the future. Would you consider going to Asia? It's wide body heaven!
@JettTyler17
8 ай бұрын
@@liftoffandtravel Asia? Been there and done it! (Hong Kong & Taipei in 2019) I would like to tick off a bit more territory there though! 😃
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
@@JettTyler17 oh wow! Taipei is an adventurous one. Barely any back packers that are in Asia have been there. What inspired the trip?
@MrHmjg
7 ай бұрын
flew economy in 1977,1982,2020. it was the best at the time. an orchid at every seat!
@liftoffandtravel
7 ай бұрын
How lovely 😊 must have cost a fortune but so beautiful. What changes have you seen over the years?
@coypat1300
8 ай бұрын
Another lovely video… and y ou are correct, friendliness goes a long way. Thankns for what you do😊
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Coy, agreed. Could be the worst airline in the world but if they smile, friendly and welcome me onboard makes such a difference. Luckily Thai was good on both fronts 🍲😁
@katecampbell6847
7 ай бұрын
Great video and great to see your channel views growing- well deserved 🎉
@liftoffandtravel
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for your support Kate 👍 we love what we do and we are so thrilled to travel and share our journeys ✈️
@garyalbiston9305
7 ай бұрын
Thai airways is an excellent airline and I have been a member for all the years and still waiting for an upgrade to Buisness class and my silver card.
@liftoffandtravel
7 ай бұрын
Always a bit surprised by that. Some airlines upgrade you once to tempt you the next time ⌚ Luckily this was a local route so didn't cost a lot ✈️
@bradw3800
8 ай бұрын
Awesome review!!!! Thanks for sharing. Glad to see Thai Airways is "lifting off" once again.
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
They are certainly on top form. All the 5* boxes ticked 👍 would you consider them?
@bradw3800
8 ай бұрын
I would absolutely consider Thai Airways. Flown with them before and loved this airline, but when the pandemic hit, they stopped flying to Johannesburg. Waiting for THA to resume flights to South Africa.
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
@@bradw3800 wow, never realised they covered the route. Could always fly them locally in Asia for old times sake 😉
@bradw3800
8 ай бұрын
They stopped flying the Johannesburg route around 2015, as they've been struggling financially for many years, as you also indicated. This year they hinted at reintroducing flights to SAfrica. For now, that route must be serviced by SQ or CX.
@frankiefourfingers6717
8 ай бұрын
Booked on Thai business class in March 2023. So I’m hoping for a half decent journey
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
I hope for you Frankie that my experience wasn't a one of. Are you going short haul or long haul?
@hendrikdevries9725
8 ай бұрын
I flew them economy on a 772 to DPS in May, pretty good ! Exit row seat and al. Not cheap but solid hard and soft product, score it just about a 4 out of 5 .
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
Good feedback. How was the food?
@Yai1950
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing information 🎉
@liftoffandtravel
6 ай бұрын
It was such a joy to fly. Thanks for watching 👀📺
@Airplanesfor
8 ай бұрын
Great vlog once again ❤
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
Cheers 👍 a lot of fun and very Thai which we love. Thank you for watching 👀
@Deadsurfr
8 ай бұрын
Nice review. I subscribed.
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it 👍 thank you for subscribing 😊
@robthenash
15 күн бұрын
The issue with Thais and and Thai Airways is they service difference to Thai National🎉vs Westerners. It’s been known for decades that Thai Air crew tends treat westerners better than nationals
@liftoffandtravel
15 күн бұрын
This is a very interesting point! I was in discussion with a fellow friend/ aviation enthusiast and he mentioned the same thing. I could be wrong here but it's because there is a pre-conception that westerners have more money and therefore might tip. I think we know which country isn't helping with that. We also used to watch a blogger who is from the Philippines and it was sad to hear that when he was just enjoying the hotel in Dubai people were mistaking him for hotel staff 🙄
@borderreiver9766
8 ай бұрын
Great review, I've booked to fly with Thai Business Class in April next year flying out of Heathrow on their redeye so it will be interesting to comapre the 777 experience with the 787. If you don't me asking but what set-up/equipement do you use to record your vlog's as I want to record my trip experience to Thailand especially as I have also booked a room at the Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort just outside Chiang Mai. I would be grateful for your input.
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
Really happy for you. I would be happy to try the 777 but noticed it's the same as Iberia. The service will be really good though. Did you manage to get a window seat? Not at all, happy to share. I was using a Note 20 Ultra until before that trip but the 1x zoom worked occasionally. Changed to a S23 Ultra.... Hell of a difference in picture quality! Especially at night Will you post photos or videos of your stay anywhere? Would love to see the hotel 😊
@borderreiver9766
8 ай бұрын
Yes, I've booked a window seat on the left hand of the front cabin right up close to the window. I've been thinking of creating a vlog account for some time now and I will probably do this before March of 2024 as I have a Texas trip planned with United on their triple 7 so it will be interesting to compare the Polaris with the Royal Silk. Whatever I decide though I will be posting videos and photos of the upcoming trips.@@liftoffandtravel
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
@@borderreiver9766 we look forward to it! Never too late to start and if you enjoy it go for it. Hard work though so you need to love what you do. Unless it's just for fun.
@homemadetrips8297
6 ай бұрын
I think this airplane was the one that suppose to delivery to one of the China carrier. The seat configuration is kinda off of Thai's style
@liftoffandtravel
6 ай бұрын
How so? This has intruged us. We are going to may be try one of Latams ex A350s next year that ended up with Thai. It has a 2:2:2 configuration. The product on the 787 is far more private though.
@homemadetrips8297
6 ай бұрын
@@liftoffandtravel I don't remember the story. It could be because of the Covid thing. So, the airplane was not made to deliver
@liftoffandtravel
6 ай бұрын
@@homemadetrips8297 if you can find the story let us know 👍
@AviationADC
6 ай бұрын
I don't think so only The a350's
@peterfinn6098
8 ай бұрын
I haven’t flown with them since 2007 in business class but they have always been very good and in my opinion better than Singapore
@liftoffandtravel
8 ай бұрын
That's quite a statement 😊 then again the seat doesn't pinch or angle like Singapores does. I do love the Thai culture it's so wholesome.
@AviationADC
2 ай бұрын
where's the1;400 model from? 0:00
@liftoffandtravel
2 ай бұрын
It's a shop a few levels up in the MBK centre in Bangkok. Sadly they appeared closed when I walked by.
@AviationADC
2 ай бұрын
@@liftoffandtravel thanks mate
@liftoffandtravel
2 ай бұрын
@@AviationADC no problem, enjoy 😊 we assume you are going for a browse 😁
@AugustineTravels
8 ай бұрын
Your face is not important to show, focus on content.
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