Guest travelerjim Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Delta Air BKK-USA $1,050 +/- return total fares ... Searching for airfares on Delta Airlines... I have found that Delta has lowered airfares and now offering... a "T" fare, economy coach to the USA... Looks like the sale fares are available after Labor Day, Sept 10h thru December 10th...with up to 90 days stay. I searched SFO, SAN, LAX, LAS, PDX and more cities... the T fare is 21,680 +/- Thai Baht plus taxes of about 33,970 +/- Thai Baht. bringing the total /return airfare to about US $1,050...a bargain! BKK-NYC is 29,415 Thai Baht plus taxes of 12,010 Thai Baht = total of 41,425 Thai Baht. US $1,300 +/- Do your search on http://www.delta.com/ under flight reservations at top of page, click on flights... select your cities, preferred dates.. and check mark the I am flexible box...choose 3 days before/3 days after and click on find flights... the next page will bring up a page full of prices...base price.. select your dates desired and click to see available flights... the total prices to include taxes will appear.. Good hunting...great airfares from BKK... and you DO earn miles... tj Fare Code - TLRPV RESERVATIONS/TICKETING RES REQ 7 DAYS BEFORE DEPART TKTG WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER RESERVATIONS OR AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE DEPART WHICHEVER IS EARLIER WAITLISTING/STANDBYS NOT PERMITTED FURTHER RESTR APPLY SEE TEXT RULE MINIMUM STAY NO RESTRICTION MAXIMUM STAY 3 MONTHS AFTER DEPARTURE FROM ORIGIN SEASONS OUTBOUND 06SEP10-14DEC10 DEPARTURE OUTBOUND TRANSPACIFIC SECTOR BLACKOUT DATES NO RESTRICTION ELIGIBILITY NO RESTRICTION TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS NO RESTRICTION DAY/TIME NO RESTRICTION STOPOVERS NOT PERMITTED DEPARTURE FROM ORIGIN SURCHARGES SEE TEXT RULE 170.00 USD MISC/OTHER PER DIRECTION TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR ORIG THAILAND MISC/OTHER PER DIRECTION FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS MUST NOT BE VIA DL OP CXR CO ANY FLIGHT DL OP CXR MQ ANY FLIGHT DL OP CXR SU ANY FLIGHT DL OP CXR CZ ANY FLIGHT DL OP CXR AT ANY FLIGHT DL OP CXR KE ANY FLIGHT DL OP CXR AM FURTHER RESTR APPLY SEE TEXT RULE - ANY DL FLIGHT MUST NOT BE VIA DL OP CXR KE ANY FLIGHT DL OP CXR CI ANY FLIGHT MUST NOT BE VIA SEOUL TRANSFERS NOT PERMITTED TICKET ENDORSEMENT ORIGINAL TKT - NONEND/NONREF MUST APPEAR IN FORM OF PAYMENT BOX ACCOMPANIED PASSENGERS NO RESTRICTION SALES RESTRICTIONS FURTHER RESTR APPLY SEE RULE TEXT FURTHER RESTR APPLY SEE TEXT RULE - TKT ON/BEFORE 28JUL10 - TKT BY PTA PTA-TKT PERMITTED CHANGES/REFUNDS ORIG AREA 1 CHANGE-250.00 USD ORIG THAILAND CANCEL-NON REF BEFORE/AFTER DEPART FURTHER RESTR APPLY SEE TEXT RULE FOR ALL CONDITIONS SEE TEXT RULE Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 BKK-NYC is 29,415 Thai Baht plus taxes of 12,010 Thai Baht = total of 41,425 Thai Baht. US $1,300 +/- Am I the only one who is really pissed off at the amounts airlines lump into one term - 'taxes'. We know that these include airport landing fees, certain insurance costs, fuel surcharges and special government taxes (like a new 'green' tax that several European airlines are having to introduce). SInce there are often major differences even on the same routes, I really think airlines should itemise each specific cost so the travelling public can see if and how it is being ripped off. For example, if you fly Bangkok/Singapore by Air Asia, it quotes taxes of Bt. 700 outward and Bt. 760 inward. AA announced some time ago that it no longer adds a fuel surcharge (meaning it is in the price of some of the tickets). On the same route, though, Cathay Pacific charges Bt. 2,365 for the round trip. Tiger Airways charges a whopping Bt. 1,745 outward and Bt. 1,475 inward. Going from Hong Kong to London, 2 non-stop airlines Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand charge the same at Bt. 8,060, but British Airways charges over 40% more at Bt. 11,392. Take other European airlines involving a transit stop en route, and Finnair charges Bt, 12,800 whilst with Lufthansa you are stung for a whopping Bt. 15,160. The travelling public really should know what is hidden in these costs. Quote
Guest travelerjim Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Delta Air BKK-USA $1,050 +/- return total fares ... CORRECTION TO TRAVEL DATES: Looks like the sale fares are available after Labor Day,outbound flight originating from Bangkok... Sept 6th thru December 14th... with up to 90 days stay. MINIMUM STAY NO RESTRICTION MAXIMUM STAY 3 MONTHS AFTER DEPARTURE FROM ORIGIN SEASONS OUTBOUND 06SEP10-14DEC10 Quote
Guest luvthai Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Thats a good fare but trying to put a 6ft4in body mostly all legs into a coach seat just doesn't make for a relaxing flight. I am planning my October trip now and will probably go Eva evergreen delux again. Always good service and the seats are much nicer than the coach seats. I wish thai still had that non stop from Jfk. Quote
Guest beachlover Posted August 28, 2010 Posted August 28, 2010 That's one advantage of being small. Economy seats feel quite spacious and comfy to me. Sometimes just looking at bigger people squeezing into their seats makes me feel uncomfortable. Regardless... I'd still like to fly business when I can better afford it. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted August 28, 2010 Posted August 28, 2010 I'd still like to fly business when I can better afford it. As one who has had the luxury of flying mostly business class for work virtually since that class was invented in the early 1980s, I know only too well what a huge difference there is between economy and business. On long haul, I can almost do without the food, the extra baggage allowances and most of the entertainment - I do like the odd drink, though . It's the luxury of space that makes it worth the price - especially with many airlines now offering completely flat bed seats. I could never get more than an hour or two's sleep until the flat beds were introduced. Now it's a surprise if I do not get a good 6 or 7 hours. And that's a big boost if I have to go to work the day after a 12 hour plus flight. Quote
Guest beachlover Posted August 28, 2010 Posted August 28, 2010 Well, I can sleep pretty comfortably and soundly in economy class seats but the extra room would still be of benefit. With more space I could get an even better night's sleep. It would be easier to work, chill out or do whatever I want. Better food/drink would also be good. Another benefit would be use of the business class lounges at airports before flights... The time spent waiting for your flight is one of the biggest downsides of flying. But for the time being... I can't justify paying three to four times as much (an extra $3,000) for a flight, which may only be 9 or 11 hours in duration (including check in and waiting time). I'm still young and need to save for the future. Quote
Guest GaySacGuy Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 I have been lucky lately on my flights TO Asia from the US. I usually start the flight very early in the morning, and go for better seat selection on the entire flight. By finding a nice booking agent at the airport, I have been able to get exit seats on the last four flights. They have plenty of legroom, but my be located near a galley or the restrooms. I believe it is because of my early morning start in Las Vegas that I am getting lucky. Quote
Guest beachlover Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 A lot of airlines are charging for exit-row seats now. I know Singapore Airlines and Qantas are. I think most airlines will do it eventually. The added benefit of exit row seats is just too good not to charge for it. I think Qantas charges $80 each way for exit row seats on 7-9 hr flights. Don't know what it is for shorter/longer flights but I know it is more for a longer flight. I think it's only worthwhile if it's a overnight flight and you want a bit more room to snooze more comfortably. I got it the last time I did an overnight back from Asia... it was good to stretch out and I was out like a log for good 6 hours or so. Quote
Guest GaySacGuy Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 So far...cross my fingers..United/Continental are not charging for exit row seats. They do always ask if you are qualified to help the crew at the window/door. Quote
Guest beachlover Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 I don't think that will last long... It's a blatantly untapped revenue source. And other airlines have been successful at raising new revenue streams from it now. The main thing is to implement the technical procedures to make it possible to charge for this. I think Qantas did it around the time they launched their new website. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 I think Qantas charges $80 each way for exit row seats on 7-9 hr flights. Don't know what it is for shorter/longer flights but I know it is more for a longer flight. One of the worst is British Airways. Not only are their business class fares amongst the most expensive, if you reserve a long haul flight, you can only reserve a specific seat by paying an additional US$90 each way! If you are not prepared to pay that, you have to wait and then check in on-line 24 hours in advance hoping that you and any family/friends will actually be able to sit together. Only top tier loyalty club members avoid these ridiculous charges. Quote
Guest GaySacGuy Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 I kind of wish they would just build their charges into the airline ticket so that you know what you are paying for from the start. I don't mind buying food and drinks if I want it on short hauls, but all these other charges start to be a real pain. Quote
Guest beachlover Posted August 29, 2010 Posted August 29, 2010 One of the worst is British Airways. Not only are their business class fares amongst the most expensive, if you reserve a long haul flight, you can only reserve a specific seat by paying an additional US$90 each way! If you are not prepared to pay that, you have to wait and then check in on-line 24 hours in advance hoping that you and any family/friends will actually be able to sit together. Only top tier loyalty club members avoid these ridiculous charges. Really? USD$90 just to select your seat? That's getting pretty LOW! It's what I would expect from LCCs like Tiger and AirAsia but not a full-service carrier! Do they charge for exit-row seats? How much? Quote
