Derek Dangleberries Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 41 minutes ago, forcebwithu said: Arrived BKK last night at 23:45 pm. Welcome home !!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampariO Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I fly from Don Muang to China. Drove 3 hours, there was a traffic jam for half an hour because a truck decided to take a nap. Lots of Chinese at the airport, blocking the pathways as usual, although neither immigration (8 people in the queue) nor security (3 people in the queue) were busy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 7 hours ago, forcebwithu said: Arrived at the entrance to Fast Track and while I could see it was open, the dragon lady at the entrance wouldn't let anyone except crew pass and directed everyone else on to the second immigration entrance. Not sure what's up with that, and was slightly pissed to be turned away as that's supposed to be one of the perks of flying BC. Sounds similar to my arrival about 6 weeks ago where there was a poorly signposted temporary fast track to the right of the second hall. https://thailand-247.com/index.php?/topic/5244-bangkok-and-other-airports-your-recent-experience-busy-ok-or-quiet-please-add-your-experiences/&do=findComment&comment=279504 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Can anybody remember if they noticed a "bag wrap" facility at Suv' when they last went through Departures.. and where it was located ??? It's not so much for security but to add some support to the zip ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 25 minutes ago, Derek Dangleberries said: Can anybody remember if they noticed a "bag wrap" facility at Suv' when they last went through Departures.. and where it was located ??? It's not so much for security but to add some support to the zip ! Found this website on the service. Baggage Wrapping Service at Bangkok Airport (BKK) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 23 minutes ago, forcebwithu said: Found this website on the service. Baggage Wrapping Service at Bangkok Airport (BKK) Thanks mate! My zip is bulging trying to keep everything from bursting out ......... The one on my suitcase has the same problem !!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 10 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said: Can anybody remember if they noticed a "bag wrap" facility at Suv' when they last went through Departures.. and where it was located ??? It's not so much for security but to add some support to the zip ! Definitely one at Swampy, if not two. I remember seeing them and thinking what a hassle if you have to open up your case for inspection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Eased through swampy in 10 minutes at around 9,30am yesterday, security was quick no bag check or shoes off,immigration maybe 5 min,,god experiance,shite at aberdeen tho,flight was late from ams,got in at 11,30pm through passport control,waited about an hour for a taxi to turn up alng with about 50 others ,no buses at that time,and must have special license to work aberdeen airport ! couldnt even get a pick from one of the local companys,its really pathetic,all the time im standin waiting just thniking how easy bkk or an other airport n thailand is ,fuckn joke aberdeen. Edited May 22, 2023 by Phantom51red 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 2 hours ago, boydeste said: Definitely one at Swampy, if not two. I remember seeing them and thinking what a hassle if you have to open up your case for inspection. Yep, it has happened to me in the past at LHR and SOU but I just left it up to them to cut it open. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Glad I wasn't travelling through any of these https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65731795 Passengers flying into the UK have expressed their anger over delays as passport e-gates across the country have not been working all day. The issue at airports, including Heathrow, Manchester and Gatwick, began on Friday night. The Home Office said it was working with airlines and port operators to minimise disruption from the "nationwide border system issue". All airports across the country using the technology are affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Stillearly said: Glad I wasn't travelling through any of these https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65731795 Passengers flying into the UK have expressed their anger over delays as passport e-gates across the country have not been working all day. The issue at airports, including Heathrow, Manchester and Gatwick, began on Friday night. The Home Office said it was working with airlines and port operators to minimise disruption from the "nationwide border system issue". All airports across the country using the technology are affected. Sounds like the system has been hacked! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bazle said: Sounds like the system has been hacked! More like the usual incompetence... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Bazle said: Sounds like the system has been hacked! I agree, too much of a coincidence to happen on a bank holiday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) I've just had a message from a friend who arrived at Swampy this afternoon, flying Business on EVA from LHR. The flight landed 16 minutes late. Immigration (in the Priority channel) took 15 minutes as there were a lot of Arab families with children going through, and they all had to be fingerprinted. His bags didn't appear on the carousel until 55 minutes after the flight had landed. Edited May 31, 2023 by Bazle 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Bazle said: I've just had a message from a friend who arrived at Swampy this afternoon, flying Business on EVA from LHR. The flight landed 16 minutes late. Immigration (in the Priority channel) took 15 minutes as there were a lot of Arab families with children going through, and they all had to be fingerprinted. His bags didn't appear on the carousel until 55 minutes after the flight had landed. Common theme with BKK arrivals seems to be waiting a long time for checked bags. Negates the benefit of Fast Track. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Yea, those that need to can get their Thai Sim sorted while waiting for their bags. Used to be you got your bags, went out past customs, then went got your sim sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 hour ago, forcebwithu said: Common theme with BKK arrivals seems to be waiting a long time for checked bags. Negates the benefit of Fast Track. Solution: travel without checked bags! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bazle said: Solution: travel without checked bags! 🙂 Would be nice if I could manage carry on only. But my once a year trip back I use as a chance to stock up on stuff I can't get in Thailand and the only way to haul it all back is via checked bags. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Some info re lounges at LHR. I'm travelling with EVA to BKK, Premium Economy, but I have a Gold Card so can use any Star Alliance lounge. I've been in the habit of going to the Air Canada lounge. It closed at 8pm but, as the flight is only an hour and a half later, it was no big deal. Today, my lounge invitation specifically mentioned the Lufthansa lounge, which is generally regarded as sub-par, and is also a long way to the departure gate. So I went to Air Canada again and, although they would have let me in (at 5pm), they warned me that they now close at 5:30pm, and suggested going to the Singapore lounge opposite, which closes at 10pm. That is where I am now. I'm ridiculously early because I left extra time to get to the airport because of the train strike, and all the transport connections married up very efficiently. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 EVA sent me to the Lufthansa lounge last time as well ... it isn't as good as Air Canada, but is still okay for passing a few hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 23 hours ago, Stillearly said: EVA sent me to the Lufthansa lounge last time as well ... it isn't as good as Air Canada, but is still okay for passing a few hours Ditto for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 The security strike due to last all Summer at Heathrow has been called off. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 What has happened to air travel. This disgusting behaviour is happening all the time these days: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/flight-delayed-three-hours-cardiff-27185603 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Arrived in BKK from Chiang Mai on Thai Smile on Friday. Landed half an hour early and an easy passage through the airport but over 30 minutes wait for bags. I hadn't booked transport back to Pattaya but went downstairs and could have chosen either Roong Reuang to Jomtien or Bell's to Pattaya Nua. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalEden Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Just a minor request can you please post your actual airport arrival time to put more perspective and to highlight potential congestion periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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