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Thai Airways International PCL’s rise from regional airline to a world-recognized company with global links is a tribute to the far-sighted vision of our founders. It is a fascinating saga of local initiative and strategic partnerships that enabled us to grow quickly, yet comprehensively in an ascent best compared to the flight path our aircraft on take-off.
On May 14, 1997, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and four other world leading airlines, namely Lufthansa German Airlines, United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines System, and Air Canada, officially announced the formation of "Star Alliance", an intergrated worlwide air transport network. On October 26, 1997, Varig Brazillian Airlines joined the Star Alliance network as its newest member. Partnership between the six carriers was significant of forming the strongest airline alliance in the history of commercial aviation with the most extensive network covering major destinations over six continents. |
We are particularly proud of our inflight product, offering:
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Royal First Class
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THAI Royal First Class represents the ultimate in flying luxury, awarding privileged recognition to those who have achieved the pinnacle of social or professional status.
The exceptional treatment accorded to Royal First Class travellers departing from Bangkok begins at Suvarnabhumi Airport as they are met at the curb-side and personally escorted to their own luxurious lounge where check-in formalities are completed on their behalf. Proceeding through exclusive fast-track immigration channels, they have the choice of several spacious lounges equipped with every comfort and facility for relaxation, refreshment, entertainment, or business, with private conference rooms and Wi-fi/Internet connected working areas. There is even a sumptuous spa in which to enjoy a traditional Thai massage or sauna.
Among other privileges enjoyed by THAI’s Royal First Class passengers are priority reservations and baggage handling services, a generous extra baggage allowance of 40kg., access to first class airport lounges of THAI and Star Alliance airlines worldwide, plus a 150% mileage bonus with THAI’s Royal Orchid Plus frequent flyer programme.
* Available on A340-600 and B747-400 (Selected aircraft).
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Royal First Class pre-order meal service
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Royal Silk Class
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For frequent travellers, for whom flying is often a major element of business or duty, THAI’s Royal Silk Class delivers an outstanding degree of preferential consideration, at every stage of every journey.
At Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Royal Silk Class passengers have their own exclusive check-in lounge, with separate fast-track immigration channels, before they proceed to any of six Royal Silk lounges. These provide every possible facility for relaxation, refreshment, or business in the Wi-fi/Internet connected private meeting rooms and work areas.
Royal Silk Class passengers also enjoy priority reservations, baggage handling and late boarding privileges. They have a generous 30kg. baggage allowance, 125% mileage accrual with THAI’s Royal Orchid Plus frequent flyer programme, plus the use of THAI and Star Alliance airport lounges worldwide.
On board THAI flights they enjoy segregated cabins, with two-abreast seating. On long-haul flights, newly installed shell seats offer 60 inches (five feet) of stretch-out space, with 170 degrees of recline for sleeping. Each electrically controlled seat is equipped with telephone and laptop power point*. . The interactive Audio Visual On Demand entertainment system offers literally hundreds of channels, for movies, music, information and games.
*Available on A340-600, A340-500, B747-400 (Selected aircraft), B777-200 and B777-200ER. |
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Premium Economy Class
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THAI’s newest service concept, Premium Economy Class, has been created to provide an enhanced dimension in passenger choice over the airline’s longest routes, connecting Bangkok, non-stop, to New York and Los Angeles.
In THAI’s magnificent new A340-500 jetliners, a segregated cabin offers just 42 Premium Economy Class seats. In this exclusive area, with its contemporary décor, subtle ambient ‘mood’ lighting and generous sense of space, travellers can relax in larger seats which are wider (19 inches) with 42 inches of stretch-out space and 122 degrees of recline, plus wider arm rests and fingertip-controlled leg rests. An in-seat power point is provided for laptop use and the large screen interactive Audio Visual On Demand system offers literally hundreds of entertainment, information and gaming options.
As an additional incentive, members of THAI’s Royal Orchid Plus frequent flyer programme earn extra miles whenever they upgrade to Premium Economy Class.
*Available on A340-500
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Economy Class
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Not all economy classes are created equal ! From its earliest days, when THAI was just a small regional carrier, the dynamic growth and unrivalled reputation of this airline has been inspired especially by one outstanding feature – the superior quality of its Economy Class, offering levels of space, comfort and service unmatched by other airlines. The welcome is always genuine, with extra personal touches which come naturally to our dedicated cabin staff, for whom friendly hospitality is much more than a duty.
Over the past two years, THAI has carried out a massive programme to expand and revitalize every aspect of its Economy Class experience, giving passengers even more reasons to make THAI their airline of first choice. New, wider seats of the latest design have been installed in many of THAI’s aircraft, with a new interactive Audio Visual On Demand (AVOD) system offering almost unlimited choice of entertainment and information options*.
Perhaps the most memorable features of THAI’s flights are the little extra touches which are so typically Thai, such as the traditional wai gesture from our crew to welcome passengers on board, the presentation of fresh orchid corsages to lady passengers**, or the hot and cold refreshing towels offered during each flight. In addition, Economy Class passengers can earn valuable miles, on both international and domestic flights, with Royal Orchid Plus, THAI’s award-winning frequent flyer programme.
Available on B777-200ER, A340-600and A340-500.
**To destinations where local quarantine restrictions allow.
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Dramatic progress has been made over recent years in the development of new systems for inflight entertainment, giving passengers much greater choice and variety to occupy their time during a flight, a welcome benefit, especially, on long distance routes.
THAI has taken advantage of the very latest technological advances in this field to install a state-of-the-art Audio Visual On Demand inflight entertainment system on its newest jetliners and retrofit the new system on many of its existing long-haul fleet*.
To assist passengers in making their selection among the hundreds of options available, THAI offers a comprehensive guide “Vision” on board. The choice is endless, the pleasure unlimited – just another example of THAI’s desire to make every flight more rewarding for everyone.
*Available on A340-500, A340-600 and B777-200ER in all classes, B777-200 and B74-400 (selected aircraft), in Royal First Class and Royal Silk Class. |
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THAI is renowned for its gracious inflight Royal Orchid Service and the excellence of its meals and refreshments offered in all classes. On international flights there is a choice of main course dishes and menus are changed regularly to please frequent travellers. A complementary bar service offers an extensive selection of wines, spirits, beer and soft drinks.
Thai cuisine has become very popular around the world, with Thai restaurants now found in countless cities. THAI has always taken advantage of its knowledge and expertise in creating this uniquely delicious fare to offer passengers the opportunity to experience many popular Thai dishes in their authentic original style. Most international flights serve at least one Thai dining option, to add a gastronomic opportunity to travellers from around the world.
A particular feature of all THAI inflight cuisine is the use of the freshest and, wherever possible, organically grown ingredients. Many of there are now obtained from Royal sponsored agricultural projects throughout Thailand.
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THAI's superb product constantly receives favourable reviews both in the media and from passengers.
The First Class product provides customers with 180 degrees of recline, converting into the most comfortable of beds. One of the key features of these state-of –the-art seats is the legroom, which following the removal of four seats, provides almost seven feet of space in which to stretch out.
The ten Royal First Class seats have 76” pitch, width 21.84”, lie flat.
Elle and Guy Laroche comfort wear are offered to passengers with sleeping blindfolds and slippers. The amenity kit are from Hermes and Bvlgari.
First class menus include Caviar, Lobster and the award winning Don Perignon ’96 Champagne. Main courses can be pre-ordered from an extensive menu through Thai’s London Reservations Department.
Each seat in Royal First Class is equipped with LCD screens, telephone and computer access with PC outlet 115VAC which is compatible with most laptops.
Ten years in the planning and THAI's Royal Silk Class is a promise of perfection in every aspect of service. |
| Disclaimer - The information provided is correct at time of going to press, and is only an indication of services provided by the airline. The aircraft type, pitch, and seating may change from those described and shown herewith airline partners section. |
