Can I use the fast-track immigration lane at Suvarnabhumi Airport if I fly business class with Thai Airways?

@Greg *******

for BKK it doesn't depend on the airline as they stopped the system of having flight attendants hand out a fast track pass years ago for airlines that participated. Now, you simply show your business class boarding pass from any airline to enter the priority lane.

Anonymous participant at BKK it does NOT depend on the airline. As long it says business on your ticket, you will be good 👍 safe travels

Anonymous participant Thai Airways gets you that. I was Gold 14 years with them. You will be fine. Stop overthinking. I understand the concern but you are fine.. relax

@Greg *******

why are you trying to belittle someone and act superior just for asking a question? Such weird behaviour

@Greg *******

yep you are right

And if you would have ever left thailand, you’d know that for example in hanoi airport you won’t get any fast track with a biz ticket 😊 except you are flying VA

So as I said before, it’s a valid question

@Greg *******

which is why he’s asking the question. You seem like you’d be very fun at parties and you’re not miserable at all!

@Jef *******

how old is that photo? Because it still shows the old sign for that entry section that asks for business class & first class passengers to scan their Fast Track card, which has not been given out by airlines for years since they moved such passengers to use Priority Lane.

I am sure you are telling the truth about your own experience, but here's proof from the Airport authorities themselves in an official letter about the move of business class passengers to now use Priority Lane:

/News-clarification-from-BKK.pdf

From the official letter:

"The decision was made to alleviate congestion in the fast-track

lane areas, which is now reserved for diplomatic passport holders, passengers requiring special assistance (disabled passengers), infants, pregnant passengers, BOI-promoted investors, APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders, Smart Visa, Long Stay, and Thailand Privilege Card holders, as well as monks, elderly passengers, and crew members.

First and business class passengers are encouraged to use passport control Zones 1 and 3 upon arrival, which have priority lanes offered by Immigration Division 2 to make traveling more convenient."

Also, here's a link to an online discussion about this:



"Travelers flying business class into Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok can utilize a priority lane at immigration. While there is a fast track option available, it is not specifically for business class passengers. Instead, business class flyers should follow the signs for the priority lane located to the right of the main immigration area and proactively inform staff by stating 'Business class.' It's important to note that prior reservation for fast track service is required as the dedicated fast track for business class has been discontinued."

It will definitely be nice if they have at least temporarily allowed business class passengers to use the Fast Track entry section again to ease congestion.

@Jef *******

hmmm, maybe because of the huge increase in passenger load, they needed to accommodate business class in every available immigration area. I'm sure many business class passengers would go to fast track then have to be turned away before, which just caused greater congestion in that area. Whether this is a temporary change or permanent, we'll have to see.

Yeah but like I said 10 days ago when I went through the fast track land was divided into 2 ( premium passengers) then everyone else like elite , BOI LTR etc

@Jef *******

that's really strange, the airport officials made a big point to separate business class to a different priority lane that is not in the same place as Fast Track for entry into Thailand. This was well publicised. For exit from Thailand, business class DOES go through Fast Track for exit immigration.

@Greg *******

I don't know anything about what Boss Class is, but I asked ChatGPT for you, and this was the reply:

The short answer is: Yes, but with a specific caveat regarding the lane location.

As a VietJet SkyBoss or Business passenger, you are entitled to priority immigration at Suvarnabhumi (BKK). However, because of recent airport layout changes, you must look for the Priority Lane within the main immigration hall rather than the old "Fast Track" zones.

Where to go at BKK

When you arrive at the immigration hall (following the signs for "Arrivals"):

Look to the far right: The "Priority Lane" is now integrated into the main halls. It is typically the lane on the far right of the Thai Passport section.

Look for the Signs: The signs will usually list "Priority" along with icons for Business Class, Elderly, Disabled, and Infants.

Prepare your Boarding Pass: You must show your SkyBoss/Business boarding pass (or a digital equivalent) to the staff at the entrance of that lane.

@Pui ****

So if I get off Vietjet Boss Class I can use that lane?

@Greg *******

sorry but that's incorrect. The Priority Lane for entry immigration is open to anyone with a business class ticket. Perhaps Fast Track exit immigration is limited to some airlines but not entry. As I said, this changed when they stopped providing Fast Track passes a few years ago and just made business class passengers use Priority Lane instead of Fast Track for entry. It sounds like you have outdated info. I fly in on many different and sometimes unusual carriers many times a year and am certain about this.

@Pui ****

Business Class access depends on the airline. They have to pay for it like everyone else. I finished work in 2023 and I was using it then on Emirates and Finnair upto to them

@Greg *******

yes, I always use priority lane many times a year. A few years ago, they removed business class access to Fast Track and changed it to now be part of priority lane to the right of the main immigration area. They stopped allowing business class through Fast Track for immigration entry, but when exiting Thailand, business class DOES use Fast Track, which can be quite confusing.