Preflight
Inbound was slightly late coming in from KUL but still managed to get a complimentary body massage at the royal orchid spa. I got back to the lounge where I thought I had some times to get 2 smokes and a quick drink before our valets took us to the aircraft, but how wrong was I!
Scenes from the Royal First Lounge and Royal Smoking Room ahahahah like that Royal word don’t you
Although i have been on the A346 a couple of times, i am anyhow still excited to fly on this bird. To my surprise, was told that the flight is delayed due to a malfunctioning heater problem. There goes my 50 mins connecting time in ZRH! After about 30mins, we got an update that we will not depart before 3am.
Inflight
Once we got on board the crew immediately were very apologetic about the delay. It really didn’t bother me too much as they have already booked me on the next flight to GVA. Just crossing my fingers that they will also transfer my checked bags accordingly.
Royal Frist Cabin on the A346
Dinner at almost 4am? Why, yes pelase!
Reading material for the month of March
IFE
Everyone is just about settling in to the usual routine before dinner is served
After meal service concluded, I just finished up my video on my iPad before I too decided to get some sleep. Woke up with about 1 hrs to go, and breakfast was served
RR powering us all the way to ARH
Overall the flight was great with a fantastic crew to match. We made up some time onroute to ZRH which gave me almost an hour to spare before my new flight.
Date: 10 Mar 2011
Route: Zurich (ZRH) - Geneva (GVA)
Flight: Swiss LX2804
Registration: HB-IJR
1st Flight: 23 May 1997
ETD: 0940
ETA: 1030
Seat: 6A (Business Class)
Aircraft: A320
Flight time: 35mins
Preflight
Once i got off my TG flight, it was a dash to passport control and then on to the transfer counter to pick up my new boarding pass. After everything was done i still had time to go to the nice smoking bar in the Senator lounge.
Airside views at ZRH
Smoking Bar in the LH Senator lounge
HB-IJR taking me to GVA
When can I own one of these?
Inflight
A 100% full flight to GVA, a really cheerful crew onboard. And typical Swiss, everything was on time and on schedule.
Cabin and outside views to GVA
My accommodation was the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva
Preflight
Just barely 48hrs since i arrived, its now time for me to head back home. Arrived at the airport with an hour to spare and after check in its just straight to the Senator lounge for me.
A busy GVA terminal
Small but cozy Senator Lounge
My ride to ZRH
Inflight
Another full flight to ZRH. Really nothing much to do on this short hop. Once we took off and cruising altitude was established, 4mins later descend started. Another short but really nice flight with LX.
Cabin Views
The devastating event that happened almost 24hrs earlier
More tarmac and cabin views
Preflight
By the time i checked in, i had a little over an hour to spare before boarding. Had to pick up a few duty free items for the wife. By the time i was done, and additional time spent clearing immigration, aerotrain to E gates and security check; it practically only gave me 10mins to smoke before boarding.
After check in, I decided to head outside for some fresh air..with a cigarette in hand of course, but hey, great view for spotters too
HS-TNA taking me to Bangkok today
Inflight
HA-TNA is my ride to BKK and she is TG's very first A346 delivered. Boarding was organised and on the dot. 238 passengers on the flight today. F is also 100% full. Really a great feeling to be in my most familiar long haul cabin which is TG F. A very positive and cheerful crew onboard today.
And soon enough, it was time for take off
Always love the views out the window from ZRH
IFE
My favorite part of every flight, the meal!
And enjoying the views before meal was served
Meal time!
After I finished my meal, I head straight off to sleep and was woken up for breakfast. And before I knew it, we were already touching down in BKK.
Date: 13 March 2011
Route: Bangkok (BKK) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Flight: Thai Airways TG415
Registration: HS-TKF
1st Flight: 10 Nov 2000
ETD: 0845
ETA: 1155
Seat: 15K (Royal Silk / Business Class)
Aircraft: B777-300
Flight time: 1hr 45mins
Date: 13 Mar 2011
Route: Kuala Lumput (KUL) - Jakarta (CGK)
Flight: Malaysia Airlines MH721
Registration: 9M-MQI
1st Flight: 01 Jul 1994
ETD: 1355
ETA: 1455
Seat: 4F
Aircraft: B737-400
Flight time: 2hrs 00min
Quokka From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 21018 times:
What can I say? Great photos. The food on TG looks yummy.
I t is good to note that TG kept you informed about the delay and made sure that you were booked through on the next available flight. I take it that your suitcase did transfer without hassles.
kurt From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 414 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 20381 times:
Thai looks great as usual! Nice photos and the Alps and food both look beautiful. I noticed that there is only one curtain between the front of F and the galley (vs. a set of two on some other airlines I've seen, like NH). Was light pollution a problem during the night?
gpbcroppers63 From Ireland, joined Jan 2008, 513 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 20309 times:
Great report. I'm glad I'm reading it from the Senator lounge in ZRH otherwise I may have been highly depressed based on how long it is since I was last here. Lol!! TG look amazing. I really must try and do a mileage run on them soon to help retain *G. I'm always impressed when I see trip reports of TG.
According to one of my colleagues, my problem is that I'm addicted to travel!
RJtraveller From Indonesia, joined Feb 2011, 50 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 4 days 23 hours ago) and read 18474 times:
Nice and interesting trip report thaiA34 ! The service seems to be excellent in the Thai A346 first. Also nice pictures, are you planning to post the GA leg with the new B738 ?
thaia345 From Indonesia, joined Oct 2006, 814 posts, RR: 17 Reply 8, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 18270 times:
Quoting Quokka (Reply 1): I take it that your suitcase did transfer without hassles
I was a little worried at first, but when i arrived in GVA, my suitcase was the first one out ahahhaha...swiss efficiency and of course thanks in large part to TG lounge team in BKK who already called and telexed ZRH in advance
Quoting initious (Reply 2): HS-TNC is a good bird, been on her 3 times on seat 12A for all 3 times. Love that bird. =)
Not for me, she caused the almost 3 hr delay ahhahaha. I actually rode the most on TNF and TND. haven't been on TNE though
Quoting kurt (Reply 3): Was light pollution a problem during the night?
Actually it was hazy all the way in swiss/german airspace
Quoting gpbcroppers63 (Reply 4): I really must try and do a mileage run on them soon to help retain *G. I'm always impressed when I see trip reports of TG.
u should do so indeed !
Quoting ba319-131 (Reply 5): will see if I can change to TG in F or J via on the ZRH route.
Hey Mark, i think u should, especially the ZRH route is definitely a guaranteed A346
Quoting abrelosojos (Reply 6): I really like those Rimowa kits - have a picture of the inside? I want one!
Hi A!! ..i have got like 11 unopened ones !!! i can mail one over to you. PM me your address and contact details and will pop one over the mail. You want the silver or purple one?
abrelosojos From Venezuela, joined May 2005, 4919 posts, RR: 55 Reply 9, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 4 days 21 hours ago) and read 18264 times:
Quoting thaia345 (Reply 8):
Hi A!! ..i have got like 11 unopened ones !!! i can mail one over to you. PM me your address and contact details and will pop one over the mail. You want the silver or purple one?
= Oh my God! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I will return the favour next time I am in some random airline. I'd love a purple one ... how cool. Let me think where you can send it to ... am sadly sure that it won't be appreciated by "customs" here in VZ.
thaia345 From Indonesia, joined Oct 2006, 814 posts, RR: 17 Reply 10, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 4 days 21 hours ago) and read 18248 times:
Quoting RJtraveller (Reply 7): Nice and interesting trip report thaiA34 ! The service seems to be excellent in the Thai A346 first. Also nice pictures, are you planning to post the GA leg with the new B738 ?
Hi RJ!
I got an earlier report with the B738 of GA. you can have a look here
nethkt From Thailand, joined Apr 2001, 987 posts, RR: 3 Reply 11, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 16977 times:
Absolutely enjoy your journey to Europe on THAI First class.
Seem like the service you are getting on every flight is very consistent.
I hope the 'Older' crew of Thai Airways will never ever dissappoint you and live up to your expectation.
And hope they will finish upgrade their hardware product e.g seats/suite soon enough!!!
Many thanks again.
net-hkt
Don't be annoyed knowing the passengers around you are non-revs and op-upgraders, be grateful for them. Life is beautifu
thaia345 From Indonesia, joined Oct 2006, 814 posts, RR: 17 Reply 12, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 16308 times:
Quoting nethkt (Reply 11): hope the 'Older' crew of Thai Airways will never ever dissappoint you and live up to your expectation.
Actually they don't and even with a full load in F, they performed their duties amicably. However, i have seen F crew sometimes on regional J runs, and its amazing how quickly their attitude and composure changes, however, when they recognise me, i still get great service ehhehehehe
kurt From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 414 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (2 years 2 months 2 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 15601 times:
Quoting thaia345 (Reply 8): Quoting kurt (Reply 3):
Was light pollution a problem during the night?
Actually it was hazy all the way in swiss/german airspace
That's quite funny, actually! I meant did light from the forward galley filter into the darkened F cabin during the night?
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