I learned that the best way to fly in first class was to fly from the airline's hub. In my case, the best way to fly first class with Thai Airways is from Bangkok. The special treatment starts from check in and ends when you reach your destination where a staff greets you and escorts you either to the lounge or to the immigration section. A wonderful experience I will never forget!
Flight: TG600
Departure time in Bangkok (BKK): 8:00
Arrival time in Hong Kong (HKG): 11:45
Aircraft: Airbus A380-800
Seat: 2E
Duration: 2h 45m
Date of flight: March 1, 2013
*This is an award ticket, First Class flight #2
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
We arrived at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport about five in the morning, three hours before our 8am flight.
First Class Check-in
The Royal First check in area entrance.
The Royal First Check in Counter
We were served a bottle of mineral water and cold towel while the staff checked us in.
The guy who escorted us to the security control until we reached the first class lounge. Cool!
Thai Royal First Lounge
As we wait for the golf cart, we were accommodated at the lounge waiting area.
The golf cart for first class passengers
The Royal First Class Lounge is definitely one of the best lounges I've visited. If you want to know more of my experience in this extraordinary lounge, you can click here.
As a first class passenger, you get a 60 minute full body massage at the Royal Orchid Spa. What more can you ask for 😍
Aircraft, Airbus A380-800
The superjumbo flying us to Hong Kong 😉
Boarding, Gate C3
The flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong leaves at Gate C.
The Royal First and Royal Silk passengers use a separate bridge which goes direct to the upper deck.
First Class Cabin (Upper Deck)
The first class cabin has a total of 12 mini suites with a 1-2-1 configuration. That day, the flight was half full probably because most of the premium passengers were seated in business class. In a short flight like this, flying in first class can be considered a luxury. Or maybe not 😉
The middle section of the first class cabin.
Onboard Bar
Seating lounge
Seat 2E
Welcome to my suite, 2E 😍
Each seat is 26.5 inches wide with an 83 inch pitch.
The personal video screen is 23 inches wide.
Moving camera 👍
Legroom
The seat control
Lamp
IFE Controller
Noise-cancelling headphones
There is an AC power port for charging your mobile phones.
A reading lamp is located on the left side of the seat
You can easily hang your coat inside the mini closet 😉
Privacy divider
And yes, my seat turns into a fully flat bed. Lovely 😍
Pre-departure Beverage
Mike had a glass of Piper Heidsick Brut Champagne 😉
Dining
First class menu card and wine list
Apple juice
Yoghurt, Roll, Croissant, Danish Pastry, Butter, Jam and Honey, Green Tea and Fruit Juice
Fresh fruits
Braised Five Spiced Beef Short Ribs, Tossed Shrimp Roe Noodles, Sauteed Pak-choy 😋
The other choices for the main course were:
Vegetables, Cheese and Egg Souffle, Grilled Back Bacon, Roesti Potatoes, Panache of Mushroom with Herbs and
Pork Balls Rice Soup
Lavatory
The first class lavatory 😍
Everything is just so lovely here with all the orchids. There are two Bulgari perfumes and a hand cream.
This is the smaller lavatory located at the back on the left side of the cabin.
Arrival in Hong Kong International Airport
Upon arrival, a golf cart was available for passengers who would need assistance.
We were met by a young lady who introduced herself and asked if we would like to go directly to the gate or spend some time in the lounge. Since we still had an hour before boarding, we decided to be escorted to the business class lounge.
CONCLUSION
This is definitely an experience I would never forget. From the moment we arrived at the airport in Bangkok until we reached the business class lounge in Hong Kong, everything was just perfect. The first class mini-suites, the food and the service... I just wished the flight had been longer 😉
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
First Class Check-in
Thai Royal First Lounge
Aircraft, Airbus A380-800
Boarding, Gate C3
First Class Cabin (Upper Deck)
Onboard Bar
Seat 2E
Pre-departure Beverage
Dining
The other choices for the main course were:
Vegetables, Cheese and Egg Souffle, Grilled Back Bacon, Roesti Potatoes, Panache of Mushroom with Herbs and
Pork Balls Rice Soup
Lavatory
Arrival in Hong Kong International Airport
CONCLUSION
This is definitely an experience I would never forget. From the moment we arrived at the airport in Bangkok until we reached the business class lounge in Hong Kong, everything was just perfect. The first class mini-suites, the food and the service... I just wished the flight had been longer 😉
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