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Flying to Thailand advice on airlines

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  1. Mera

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    #1 Mera, Jan 26, 2008
    My girlfriend who is Thai (who was born in Thailand) wants to go visit her father as he is getting old. She has a Thai girlfriend here locally who has flown to Thailand a few times in the past and seems to be very good at getting around Thailand. I am thinking I will pay for the tickets so both can go. I really do not want to take the time and endure that long of a flight to Thailand. Just flying to Phoenix from Milwaukee to see the Eagles a few years ago was tough on me. So I am wondering about airline tickets. I looked on cheaptickets.com and found some options. I am wondering what others have done. Are there better seating options available like a business class? I would maybe look at a better seat option if it is not terribly overpriced.

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  2. Ike

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    #2 Ike, Jan 26, 2008
    my gf used cathay pacific to go to thailand and said they were great.
     
  3. anunakki

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    #3 anunakki, Jan 26, 2008
    Ive flown there on Cathay Pacific several times...IIRC it was about $3500 business class....first class was double that.

    Its been three years since Ive gone so YMMV
     
  4. FarmerDave

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    #4 FarmerDave, Jan 26, 2008
    I think Dr. Stranglove has vacationed over there several times, you might want to PM him...
     
  5. rbarker33

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    #5 rbarker33, Jan 26, 2008
    When heading to Asia, I always fly on Asian carriers (Cathay, JAL, SingaporeAir, Thai airlines); the hospitality in my opinion is much better than american carriers. I usually fly business class, when I am putting together a trip I use sidestep dot com. They have a pretty good search feature that lets you compare airlines / prices.

    Good luck, should be a fun trip to thailand.
     
  6. 2006F430

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    #6 2006F430, Jan 26, 2008
    Dr. Strangelove + Thailand = hmm, interesting

     
  7. FarmerDave

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    #7 FarmerDave, Jan 26, 2008
    What are you saying?
     
  8. Akira

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    #8 Akira, Jan 26, 2008
  9. Dubai Vol

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    #9 Dubai Vol, Jan 27, 2008
    I'm seeing round trip, Milwaukee to Bangkok, for $1045 on expedia. That includes all taxes and fees.

    A couple hundred less than sidestep...

    Now I just have to be nosy and ask why YOU are paying for HER ticket? AND a friend? Not that I care, but if you spoil them rotten before you even marry them, don't be surprised when she's even worse after the wedding.
     
  10. hoffmeister

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    #10 hoffmeister, Jan 27, 2008
    I just flew someone over to meet me there in November. They flew ThaiAir. It cost $1700 coach but using air-miles it only cost $950 but then I told them to upgrade to business right before the flight and it only cost +$650 so back to $1600. It was a 17 hour flight with no stops from JFK to BKK. Sweet and easy.
     
  11. 360stimo

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    #11 360stimo, Jan 27, 2008
    I know im in the UK, so im not sure what carriers you can use. But Singapore Airlines are top notch. Business class is great, but im sure we pay a hell of a lot more than you guys do.

    If you can, fly with Singapore Airlines !!!
     
  12. rbarker33

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