It seems that Qatar Airways is pushing out the boat in terms of capacity, where it'll be operating up to three of its four daily flights between Doha and Bangkok from the 25th October 2015. Qatar Airways Airbus A380s at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond QR832/QR837 will operate five times a week (Wednesday through Sunday) with an Airbus … [Read more...]
Thai Airways prepares to introduce double A380’s on Bangkok to Tokyo route…
Thai Airways is preparing to shift its 2/3's of its Bangkok to Tokyo services to us Airbus A380's a good month and a bit earlier, with a new start date of 27th October 2013 (instead of 1st December). The new time-table looks like this: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - Tokyo Narita TG676 DEPART BKK 08:00 ARRIVE NRT 15:50 A380 TG640 DEPART BKK 22:35 ARRIVE NRT 06:15+1 A380 … [Read more...]
Emirates adds another service between Dubai and Bangkok – SIX SERVICES A DAY
Emirates seems to be sending more aircraft and more seats to Bangkok with the announcement of a SIXTH daily return service between the two cities. EK370 DEPART DXB 15:00 ARRIVE BKK 00:20+1 EK371 DEPART BKK 01:55 ARRIVE DXB 05:55 Commences: 27th October Booked Equipment: Boeing 777-200ER The full break down of serices that operate daily between the two cities look like … [Read more...]
SAS prepares to throw in the towel on the CPH-BKK route
It seems that pressure from multiple angles has forced SAS to suspend its Copenhagen to Bangkok route. The route which has been running for over 63 years (and was SAS's first destination in Asia) will be suspended from 7th April 2013 due to an airline it mentored - Thai Airways International and "Gulf Airlines" - and SAS cannot compete. Thai Airways International offers … [Read more...]
Scoot to scoot off to Bangkok
Scoot is making headway as it progresses towards operations - and as well as planning to fly to Sydney and the Gold Coast, Bangkok is now on the radar. This put Scoot in all sorts of fun as there is major competition on this segment. A short list of who fighting for passengers Singapore Airlines Tiger Airways (who are part owned by Singapore Airlines) Thai Airways … [Read more...]
FCO on Bangkok: “Avoid All But Essential Travel”
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its travel advice for Bangkok - and the message is clear We now advise against all but essential travel to the city of Bangkok and the 26 provinces in Thailand affected by flooding. Our advice against all but essential travel to the city of Bangkok does not include transit through Suvarnabhumi international airport. … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – Thai Airlines Airbus A330-200
It's Sunday again, so of course, it's Airplane p0rn day. Today - it's an Thai Airways Airbus A330 beginning it's takeoff roll at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi More airplane p0rn next week! … [Read more...]
Hello from BKK
Yup - made it to BKK ok and have survived duty free and the endless (but polite) security checks. Next stop: SYD.... updates as they come! … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]