Airlines
This page has links to some of the primary airlines between the UK and Thailand, airlines that connect internally and those that HUB internationally.
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You can also look for information on the Al's Airports page and the Google map of the routes. The are videos of some flights on YouTube and photo of some airlines on Flickr
If you have information, comments or want an airline included then please use the Contact Al page.
Simply click the link to go to the airlines website. What a great service!
You can also look for information on the Al's Airports page and the Google map of the routes. The are videos of some flights on YouTube and photo of some airlines on Flickr
If you have information, comments or want an airline included then please use the Contact Al page.
TRAVEL ALERT
Kingfisher airlines is experiencing financial problems with many of its fleet grounded say reports including ones from CNN. I hope this good airline solves its problems but meanwhile I recommend caution if you are thinking of booking with this airline.
UK <> Thailand direct.
All depart from London Heathrow (LHR) terminal 3 and fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Connecting? Thai has an extensive network of connections in it's home country whilst EVA partner with Bangkok Air.
Thai Airways International Logo Links to Website
Thai Airways International currently fly twice daily between Bangkok (lunchtime & midnight) and London (lunchtime & evening). Although modernisation of the interior of the current fleet is promised as well as new aircraft, the route is served by B747's with big-screen in-flight rather than seat-back. Service is superb in all cabins. The flights are 3 class (economy, business & 1st). 1st is exceptional. This link will take you to my YouTube for Thai.
You can add to this via Contact Al.    | Eva Air Logo links to website
Eva Air currently fly daily between Bangkok (lunchtime) and London (evening). They use B777 equiped with seat-back in-flight entertainment. Cabin service is fairly good in all 3 classes (economy, premium economy & business). My experience is that the cabin of choice is the premium economy with its comfortable 2-4-2 configuration. I did not find business class to be amongst the best.
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British Airways Logo links to website
British Airways fly daily between Bangkok (midnight) & London (evening). They currently use B747's in a 4 class configuration, economy, premium economy, business (club) and 1st. All have seat-back in-flight entertainment and service levels are good.
BA code-shares with Qantas It has been some time since I have flown with BA on this route but You can help by contributing via the Contact Al | Qantas Logo links to website
Qantas fly daily between Bangkok (midnight) & London (evening). They currently use B747's in a 4 class configuration, economy, premium economy, business and 1st. All have seat-back in-flight entertainment and service levels are good.
Qantas code-shares with BA It has been some time since I have flown with Qantas on this route but You can help by contributing via the Contact Al |
UK <> Thailand Via a Hub
It used to be that using a Hub outside of the UK was primarily for those of us that flew from regional airports. However the prices are such that these options more and more attractive.
Below you will find airlines that my friends and I have flown with or shown interest in flying with. All fly via their HUB and then on to Bangkok, the only exception to this is if you were to use the Manchester to Singapore service that now stops in Frankfurt. Some, namely Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Lufthansa, KLM and Air France have extremely good services from UK Regional airports where as Oman, Gulf, Kingfisher and China Airlines only fly from London's Heathrow whilst Air Asia X only flies from London's Gatwick.
Should you be using one of these airlines you may find it beneficial to have a look at the airports you will hub at.
You can click HERE to go to the Al's Airports page.
Your experience and input will make this better so please keep us updated using the Contact Al page.
Below you will find airlines that my friends and I have flown with or shown interest in flying with. All fly via their HUB and then on to Bangkok, the only exception to this is if you were to use the Manchester to Singapore service that now stops in Frankfurt. Some, namely Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Lufthansa, KLM and Air France have extremely good services from UK Regional airports where as Oman, Gulf, Kingfisher and China Airlines only fly from London's Heathrow whilst Air Asia X only flies from London's Gatwick.
Should you be using one of these airlines you may find it beneficial to have a look at the airports you will hub at.
You can click HERE to go to the Al's Airports page.
Your experience and input will make this better so please keep us updated using the Contact Al page.
Oman Air Logo links to website
One of the smallest gulf carriers and, in my opinion, one of the best. Oman offer a 3 level service, economy, business & 1st but be sure to check what services are on your flight. Their business class is as good as it gets.
You can route Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to & from London Heathrow via their hub as Muscat. Possibly the biggest drawback is the quite early morning start from Bangkok which makes it pretty much impossible to fly from a regional airport the same morning. You can add to this via Contact Al.    | Gulf Air Logo links to website
Small gulf carrier who offer good service. You can route Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to & from London Heathrow via Bahrain.
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Kingfisher Airlines ALERT Logo links to website
One of India's 3 international airlines who code-share with BA and will join the one world alliance in 2012. You can route Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to London Heathrow via Mumbai and at least in theory if you don't mind a mega wait, via Delhi. Kingfisher is a full-service airline and looks to ensure a high level of quality and service on it's flights. They offer a 2 level service, 1st and Kingfisher but be sure to check what services are on your flight, currently the Bangkok to & from Mumbai is Kingfisher only. Food and drink service is excellent on Kingfisher but mind your photo taking does not incur the wrath of the cabin staff. As with Oman, the biggest drawback is the early departure time from Bangkok making same day connections from Thai domestic unrealistic.
You can add to this via Contact Al.    | Emirates Logo links to website
Emirates continues to receive praises from everyone I hear from that has flown with them. If you combine that with an extensive regional capability they are high in the list of desirable airlines for this route. Emirates hub at Dubai.
I would love to get a report and pictures from someone with first-hand experience so.. You can add to this via Contact Al. |
Etihad Logo links to website
Etihad continues to receive praises from everyone I hear from that has flown with them. If you combine that with an extensive regional capability they are high in the list of desirable airlines for this route. Etihah hub atAbu Dhabi.
I would love to get a report and pictures from someone with first-hand experience so.. You can add to this via Contact Al. | Qatar Logo links to website
Qatar continues to receive praises from those that has flown with them. Qatar hub at Doha.
I would love to get a report and pictures from someone with first-hand experience so.. You can add to this via Contact Al. |
Singapore Airlines Logo links to website
Quite possibly the best airline in the world, hubs at quite possibly the best airport in the world. Great if you want to tag a few days on in Singapore or you could travel from Singapore to Thailand by train! The last time I flew Singapore the service and flight was excellent but that is a while ago so I would love an update.
You can add to this via Contact Al. | Lufthansa Logo links to website
Major European carrier with extensive UK domestic connections. Hubs via main German hubs.
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KLM Logo links to website
Major European carrier with extensive UK domestic connections. Hubs via Amsterdam's Schiphol.
You can add to this via Contact Al. | Air France Logo links to website
Major European carrier with extensive UK domestic connections. Hubs via Paris CDG.
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Air Asia X Logo links to website
Air Asia offer a no frills service now out of London Gatwick. Take your own reading / music distractions for the flight to Kuala Lumpur as none are provided in Economy. Neither is food and drink but you can but it. Hub is at the LCC terminal Kuala Lumpur which itself is pretty frill free. The good point is that each flight is a complete sector so you don't get penalised for not booking a round trip. Great if you want to tag a few days on in Malaysia.
You can add to this via Contact Al. | Malaysia Airlines Logo links to website
Hubs via Kuala Lumpur International. Great if you want to tag on a few days in Malaysia. Expected to join One World in 2012.
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China Airlines Logo links to website
Yes you can go by China Airlines from London Heathrow, they hub at Taipei so if you have done this...
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UK Regional Services
If you are not at a UK or European long-haul departure point or simply for cost saving reasons you may need to get there. BMI and BMI baby are star alliance and BA is one world. Being part of an alliance should mean you can book right through from or to a regional airport.
Flybe, easyJet and Ryanair should be considered point to point carriers. This means that if for what ever the reason you miss a connection they will not be responsible and booking through is usually not on the cards.The photo's provide links to the airlines websites.
Flybe, easyJet and Ryanair should be considered point to point carriers. This means that if for what ever the reason you miss a connection they will not be responsible and booking through is usually not on the cards.The photo's provide links to the airlines websites.
British Airways (One World) Logo links to website
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BMI (Star Alliance) Logo links to website
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Flybe Logo links to website
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Ryanair Logo links to website
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Thai Regional services.
These are the most popular regional service providers in Thailand.
Please note; NOK and One-Two-Go do not fly out of Bangkok's main international airport BKK so you can't just connect there having arrived in Bangkok.
Please note; NOK and One-Two-Go do not fly out of Bangkok's main international airport BKK so you can't just connect there having arrived in Bangkok.
Thai (Star Alliance) Logo links to website
Thai Airways is a full-service airline with extensive domestic connections. Thai flies out of Suvarnabhumi and is a part of the star alliance network. This link will take you to my YouTube site should you want to see some videos. You can add to this via Contact Al.    | Bangkok Airways Logo links to website
Bangkok Airways is a full-service airline with very good service and legroom. They have an agreement with Eva Air for domestic routing.
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Thai Air Asia Logo links to website
Very much what a low price discount point to point carrier should be. Air Asia operate a modern fleet with a pleasant attitude. Air Asia operate out of Suvarnabhumi and also have hubs in Phuket and ChiangMai. This link will take you to my YouTube site should you want to see some videos. You can add to this via Contact Al. |
Nok Logo links to website
Nok air (nok is bird in Thai) is a regional point to point carrier. It flies out of the older Don Muang Airport NOT Suvarnabhumi so you cannot connect without a cross city trip.
You can add to this via Contact Al. | One two Go Logo links to website
One two Go is a regional point to point carrier. It flies out of the older Don Muang Airport NOT Suvarnabhumi so you cannot connect without a cross city trip.
You can add to this via Contact Al. |
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Whatever your (Thai) information needs we hope this site is of help and if you think of anything to include just let us know.
Whatever your (Thai) information needs we hope this site is of help and if you think of anything to include just let us know.
