Intra-Asia 2015 Final: Flying in Thailand: JT/K8/WE
Here is my final installment of my recent travel in Asia. I flew three brand new airlines within my day in Thailand, which was definitely an ambitious task. There were some missteps and annoying last minute schedule changes, but things all worked out especially I don’t need to worry about checking in luggage at all. I am sure most non-Asian travelers or even non-Thai travelers will find one of these airlines unfamiliar, but Kan Air ends up being the most interesting airline for the day. I hope you will enjoy this report on Thai Lion Air, Kan Air, and Thai Smile Air.
Full album of my Domestic Thailand flying:
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/Ca...ndLCCApril2015
April 22, 2015
JT 8518 DMK-CNX Lv1115 Arr1235 Boeing 737-900ER HS-LTP
Thai Lion Air is one of the latest franchise airlines of the Lion Air Indonesia group, and one of the hybrid LCC/full service Thai airlines trying to fight for a share of the booming Thai domestic market. Unlike Malindo Air, its model is a bit closer to its mother company, which offers little service and cramps its plane like a typical ULCC. It is completely different from its older brother in Malaysia. At the same time, it also offers 15kg of baggage allowance as well as free seat assignment – 24 hours prior to departure. Online check in is available and unfortunately, the Thai Lion Air app only works if you have a iTunes Thailand account.
Check in area:
Since I have no baggage and want to secure a seat assignment, I checked in around fifteen hours prior to departure, and there were plenty of empty seats to choose from, but exit row seats and bulkhead sections are all blocked. You can reserve those seats even if you offer to pay. I got 15F during online check in and decided to try my luck to get a seat towards the front. Unfortunately, I could not get anyone to help me, regardless of hopping around a few counters. There were staffs, but unlike its slogan, no one was offered to help and give me information. I was not impressed by an airline, which claims to care.
Bus gate was used today, as the plane was parked at former Terminal Two. The plane was parked at stand 55. Boarding began at 10:43am with the front section first (Row 1-20), and one good thing was that they did not cramp as people in the bus as possible.
I love bus gate because it gives you a chance to get closed to the plane. The photo taking bothers no one. I notice that Thai people love selfies.
HS-LTP – my first time flying Thai Lion Air
This Boeing 737-900ER is brand new and the conditions of the plane are fine. Two friendly F/As welcome passengers on board, and the seats sort of remind me of the Malindo Air’s ATR 72-600s Y seats. They are a bit more padded though.
Cabin shot
Here is my final installment of my recent travel in Asia. I flew three brand new airlines within my day in Thailand, which was definitely an ambitious task. There were some missteps and annoying last minute schedule changes, but things all worked out especially I don’t need to worry about checking in luggage at all. I am sure most non-Asian travelers or even non-Thai travelers will find one of these airlines unfamiliar, but Kan Air ends up being the most interesting airline for the day. I hope you will enjoy this report on Thai Lion Air, Kan Air, and Thai Smile Air.
Full album of my Domestic Thailand flying:
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/Ca...ndLCCApril2015
April 22, 2015
JT 8518 DMK-CNX Lv1115 Arr1235 Boeing 737-900ER HS-LTP
Thai Lion Air is one of the latest franchise airlines of the Lion Air Indonesia group, and one of the hybrid LCC/full service Thai airlines trying to fight for a share of the booming Thai domestic market. Unlike Malindo Air, its model is a bit closer to its mother company, which offers little service and cramps its plane like a typical ULCC. It is completely different from its older brother in Malaysia. At the same time, it also offers 15kg of baggage allowance as well as free seat assignment – 24 hours prior to departure. Online check in is available and unfortunately, the Thai Lion Air app only works if you have a iTunes Thailand account.
Check in area:
Since I have no baggage and want to secure a seat assignment, I checked in around fifteen hours prior to departure, and there were plenty of empty seats to choose from, but exit row seats and bulkhead sections are all blocked. You can reserve those seats even if you offer to pay. I got 15F during online check in and decided to try my luck to get a seat towards the front. Unfortunately, I could not get anyone to help me, regardless of hopping around a few counters. There were staffs, but unlike its slogan, no one was offered to help and give me information. I was not impressed by an airline, which claims to care.
Bus gate was used today, as the plane was parked at former Terminal Two. The plane was parked at stand 55. Boarding began at 10:43am with the front section first (Row 1-20), and one good thing was that they did not cramp as people in the bus as possible.
I love bus gate because it gives you a chance to get closed to the plane. The photo taking bothers no one. I notice that Thai people love selfies.
HS-LTP – my first time flying Thai Lion Air
This Boeing 737-900ER is brand new and the conditions of the plane are fine. Two friendly F/As welcome passengers on board, and the seats sort of remind me of the Malindo Air’s ATR 72-600s Y seats. They are a bit more padded though.
Cabin shot
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