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Can I book designated semi-commercial flights from London to Bangkok directly with airlines?

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Nov 30, 2020
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Is it possible to book one of the designated semi-commercial flights from London to Bangkok through the ten airlines themselves?
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Yes, it is possible to book designated semi-commercial flights from London to Bangkok directly through the airlines. Several users reported successfully booking their flights directly with airlines such as Emirates and Qatar. However, it's important to ensure that you have all necessary documents ready for quarantine upon arrival. Some travelers mentioned that certain types of visas, like retirement visas, may have additional requirements related to account balance or age.
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Garrett ***********
Yes, the embassies will not book a semi commercial flight for you. Embassies will only book reparation flights which have been discontinued in most countries that now have resumed 'semi commercial' routes.
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Pablo ********
What are the "10 airlines?"
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Gareth ********
Yes I booked mine for 19th January with Qatar. Very easy
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@Gareth *******
 And are your particular flights semi commercial? It seems some are and done are not...
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@Sophie ********
 am not sure I just booked it.
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Tony ******
Sharnt bother rip off
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Sophie *********
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I know what you mean. But it's a long story my end...
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Steven ****************
yes but you need all your docs in place for going into quarantine.
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Kathy ****************
Does not have to be a Thai account.. You do have to be over 50..
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@Kathy ***************
 Thank you
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Yes. Another nightmare. I was going for the retirement OA but it seems the 65,000 THB has to have been going into a Thai account for a year. I have evidence of its going into my UK account but maybe that won't be enough.
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Kool *******
Any flight will work that you book directly
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Did you do that? A friend's companion wasn't allowed to board her flight...
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Kool *******
Sophie Whiting, three of my friends booked directly with Emirates to Bangkok
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@Kool ******
 On a TV or OA?
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Kool *******
Sophie Whiting, Thai wife, type O visa, then they got one year extension after quarantine.
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Kathy ****************
From USA to Bangkok
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 Emirates to Dubai to BKK. No problems once you have paperwork in order
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Kathy ****************
We booked ours directly..
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Swiss air just told me that, though they're on the list, they're waiting for confirmation of their semi-c status. What a do it all is.
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 that means they are awaiting there approval to fly to Thailand.. I would choose one that already is flying here..
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 Thanks
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Andy **********
Ask them.
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Andy **********
Yes I am.
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Andy **********
Just book a ticket on your preferred airline. Not difficult.
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@Andy *********
 I don't think you're up to speed with the rules and regs I'm afraid.
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I've been on the phone for over an hour. They seem as clueless on this subject as everyone else.
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Bobby ********
It's actually the only way
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IragEmirates and Swiss. Neither seems sure 100% of their semi commercial status...
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