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Thai Airways, 49 years of flying Smooth as silk
Thai Airways International Public Company Limiteds rise from a regional airline to a world-recognised company with global links is a tribute to the far-sighted vision of its founders.
Now in its 49th year, THAI boasts a modern fleet of 85 jets, including some of the newest and most fuel-efficient types available, and covers a network reaching out from Bangkok to more than 70 destinations across four continents. In its first year, THAI served some 83,000 passengers. Today, that number has grown to almost 20 million annually.
Providing comfort to its guests in a four-class configuration–First Class, Royal Silk Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy, they are treated to state-of-the-art inflight entertainment, authentic Thai cuisine, world-class amenities and inflight duty-free shopping.
Royal First Class
THAI’s Royal First Class represents the ultimate in inflight 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.
Onboard, in the privacy of their segregated cabin, the degree of friendly, personal hospitality extended to them by a dedicated cabin crew is exceptional. The latest innovation in luxury is the newly installed sleeper seating. Electronically controlled, with 180 degrees of recline and almost seven feet of space in which to stretch out, these seats are truly state-of-the-art. Each seat is equipped with the latest, interactive Audio-Visual On Demand entertainment system, plus in-seat telephone and laptop power point.
Among other privileges enjoyed by THAI’s Royal First Class passengers, are priority reservations and baggage handling services, a generous extra baggage allowance of 40 kg, access to First Class airport lounges of THAI and Star Alliance airlines worldwide, plus a 150 per cent mileage bonus with THAI’s Royal Orchid Plus frequent-flyer programme.
Royal Silk Class
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
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