Polish933 Posted February 24 Posted February 24 Hey, I’ve seen conflicting information online - if my friend and I arrive in business class, do we get fast track immigration? Thank you in advance. Olddaddy 1 Quote
reader Posted February 24 Posted February 24 There was a discussion about this last Fall and some members reported that biz boarding pass was acceptable. I qualify for being 70+. Perhaps other members have recent experience. Polish933 and TMax 1 1 Quote
TMax Posted February 24 Posted February 24 Last November I showed my business class boarding pass and they put me through fast track at immigration, I did arrive late at night so whether that had anything to do with it or not I don't know. reader 1 Quote
Members Popular Post daydreamer Posted February 25 Members Popular Post Posted February 25 17 hours ago, Polish933 said: I’ve seen conflicting information online - if my friend and I arrive in business class, do we get fast track immigration? The separate immigration area signed Fast Track is no longer available to business class passengers. The AOT authority has a speedy line for business class passengers, but it is in the main immigration hall, not the separate entrance marked Fast Track. The line for business class passengers is named Priority Lane. Don't follow signs to Fast Track if you fly business class. Just enter the regular large immigration area. At the ramp, there will be an attendant. Just present your boarding pass, and the attendant will direct you to the Priority Lane at the far right. I did this when arriving at Suvarnabhumi last month, flying business class. I tell the attendant "business class", when presenting the boarding pass, to avoid confusion, as they are busy directing passengers. Once the attendant verifies your boarding pass, you will be directed to the Priority Lane at the far right of the main immigration hall. There were only three people ahead of me in line. Very quick entry, and if you flew business class, your checked bag should be among the first on the baggage claim belt. vinapu, tm_nyc, TMax and 5 others 4 4 Quote
Members tm_nyc Posted February 25 Members Posted February 25 Works the same w/departures. The Priority Lane is down at the end of the terminal, past the regular Immigration entrance. Just show yor biz class ticket & they will let you in. Same-same for passengers +70. I just did it &, with the new automated Immigration kiosks, Security & Immigration checks take about 5 minutes. It's great! Polish933, Olddaddy, PeterRS and 1 other 2 2 Quote
Olddaddy Posted February 25 Posted February 25 3 minutes ago, tm_nyc said: Works the same w/departures. The Priority Lane is down at the end of the terminal, past the regular Immigration entrance. Just show yor biz class ticket & they will let you in. Same-same for passengers +70. I just did it &, with the new automated Immigration kiosks, Security & Immigration checks take about 5 minutes. It's great! Thankyou Tm...will be there next week!👍😁 Quote
Keithambrose Posted February 26 Posted February 26 8 hours ago, Olddaddy said: Thankyou Tm...will be there next week!👍😁 Departure on the far right-hand side of check in area. It is signed. Olddaddy 1 Quote
vinapu Posted February 26 Posted February 26 everybody talks about business class above . I wonder what's that? Does one need to be businessman to quality to purchase such ticket? Just curious Olddaddy, 10tazione, splinter1949 and 1 other 1 3 Quote
Olddaddy Posted February 26 Posted February 26 7 hours ago, vinapu said: everybody talks about business class above . I wonder what's that? Does one need to be businessman to quality to purchase such ticket? Just curious Nope...they only want to see your money 💰 💰 Quote
Members daydreamer Posted February 26 Members Posted February 26 Here is a photo provided by the AOT, showing the current signage for the Priority Lane. at the right side of the main immigration arrivals hall. Olddaddy, TMax, stijntje and 1 other 2 2 Quote
PeterRS Posted February 26 Posted February 26 @daydreamer is correct. Business class passengers entering the Kingdom have now to go to the main Immigration areas where there are Priority lanes. I have no idea how these work as, being over 70, I qualify for the special Fast Track lanes. These rarely have more than 2 or 3 people queueing at each desk and you get through quickly. Fast track is available to a number of groups including those over 70, Thailand Privilege members and others I cannot now recall. I'm not sure how the Priority Lanes look if there are several aircraft arriving at more or less the same time. Presumably the queues would be longer than that experienced by @daydreamer jamiebee, daydreamer, Olddaddy and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Members tm_nyc Posted February 26 Members Posted February 26 54 minutes ago, PeterRS said: I'm not sure how the Priority Lanes look if there are several aircraft arriving at more or less the same time. My experience is that the Priority Lanes are never really crowded. I suspect that many Business Class passengers are unaware of this particular perk so they queue up in the regular Immigration line. TMax, daydreamer and Olddaddy 3 Quote
Polish933 Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 On 2/25/2025 at 3:42 AM, daydreamer said: The separate immigration area signed Fast Track is no longer available to business class passengers. The AOT authority has a speedy line for business class passengers, but it is in the main immigration hall, not the separate entrance marked Fast Track. The line for business class passengers is named Priority Lane. Don't follow signs to Fast Track if you fly business class. Just enter the regular large immigration area. At the ramp, there will be an attendant. Just present your boarding pass, and the attendant will direct you to the Priority Lane at the far right. I did this when arriving at Suvarnabhumi last month, flying business class. I tell the attendant "business class", when presenting the boarding pass, to avoid confusion, as they are busy directing passengers. Once the attendant verifies your boarding pass, you will be directed to the Priority Lane at the far right of the main immigration hall. There were only three people ahead of me in line. Very quick entry, and if you flew business class, your checked bag should be among the first on the baggage claim belt. Thank you for this! Daddy415 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted February 27 Posted February 27 20 hours ago, tm_nyc said: My experience is that the Priority Lanes are never really crowded. I suspect that many Business Class passengers are unaware of this particular perk so they queue up in the regular Immigration line. That's my experience as well. Always been quick. tm_nyc 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted February 27 Posted February 27 On 2/26/2025 at 3:47 AM, vinapu said: everybody talks about business class above . I wonder what's that? Does one need to be businessman to quality to purchase such ticket? Just curious How about Club class, does that sound better? Quote
Keithambrose Posted February 27 Posted February 27 47 minutes ago, Keithambrose said: How about Club class, does that sound better? Or Royal Orchid, or Premium Laurel? Quote
floridarob Posted February 27 Posted February 27 2 hours ago, Keithambrose said: How about Club class, does that sound better? Just like his calendar , he's in a class all by himself. vinapu 1 Quote
stijntje Posted February 27 Posted February 27 On 2/26/2025 at 4:47 AM, vinapu said: everybody talks about business class above . I wonder what's that? Does one need to be businessman to quality to purchase such ticket? Just curious Thanks to business class, I do not suffer anymore from jetlag when arriving from Europe. For me, business class is worth the investment. Quote
vinapu Posted February 27 Posted February 27 3 hours ago, Keithambrose said: How about Club class, does that sound better? any class I think highly off is my high school class, mention it and I'm immediately in good mood, beats even Thai boys or Silom musings Olddaddy 1 Quote
Olddaddy Posted February 27 Posted February 27 52 minutes ago, vinapu said: any class I think highly off is my high school class, mention it and I'm immediately in good mood, beats even Thai boys or Silom musings I hated high school 🏫🎒 The 1980's was rife with bullying 🥊🥊 Quote
Olddaddy Posted February 27 Posted February 27 1 hour ago, stijntje said: Thanks to business class, I do not suffer anymore from jetlag when arriving from Europe. For me, business class is worth the investment. Yes I like business👨💼 class too Depends though , I prefer the flat bed seats and I say that because I once had Philippines Airlines 🇵🇭✈️Sydney to Manila July 2022 in a seat next to someone ,looked like Premium Economy 😮 seats only wider Have no idea what that flight was tm_nyc 1 Quote
Members tm_nyc Posted February 27 Members Posted February 27 1 hour ago, Olddaddy said: a seat next to someone ,looked like Premium Economy 😮 seats only wider Turkish Airlines has something similar in their Business Class (on their JFK-IST & IST-BKK flights). They generally have good fares, very good service & excellent food but the 2-3-2 seat layout offers good legroom but very little privacy. Quote
Keithambrose Posted February 27 Posted February 27 1 hour ago, tm_nyc said: Turkish Airlines has something similar in their Business Class (on their JFK-IST & IST-BKK flights). They generally have good fares, very good service & excellent food but the 2-3-2 seat layout offers good legroom but very little privacy. Yes, Turkish Airlines still have old style seats in their older planes, including the planes they use Istanbul/Bangkok. tm_nyc 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted February 27 Posted February 27 2 hours ago, Olddaddy said: I hated high school 🏫🎒 The 1980's was rife with bullying 🥊🥊 As was the 1970s, 1960s, 1950s, and so on Quote
vinapu Posted February 28 Posted February 28 6 hours ago, Olddaddy said: I hated high school 🏫🎒 The 1980's was rife with bullying 🥊🥊 you should be one doing bullying , than you would have fun and great memories Olddaddy and bkkmfj2648 2 Quote
