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What are the best airline options for flying from the UK to Thailand with a baggage allowance of 23kg each?
UK to Thailand baggage allowance
2 bags, at least 23kg each
Anyone know the best airline option?
Pay excess in advance? Upgrade to premium economy? But a second seat? Tnx 🙏🏼
2 bags, at least 23kg each
Anyone know the best airline option?
Pay excess in advance? Upgrade to premium economy? But a second seat? Tnx 🙏🏼
Answer summary
Travelers from the UK inquiring about baggage options to Thailand generally note that several airlines, including Thai Airways and Qatar Airways, provide favorable baggage allowances, with some offering up to 35kg. Comments suggest that purchasing excess baggage in advance tends to be cheaper compared to additional fees at the airport. For those considering extra space, buying a second seat has been mentioned, but it's accompanied by varying opinions regarding its practicality. Premium economy options from airlines like Finnair and KLM also allow for two bags at 23kg each, yet prices and additional fees for domestic flights within Thailand can fluctuate significantly. Overall, it's recommended to compare different airline policies for the best travel experience.
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Matty ********
KLM allows 12kg hand luggage and 23kg checked luggage with Economy class tickets. So a nice 35kg in total.
Stephen **********
OP@Matty *******
thanks for the info, although I do need two bags plus hand luggage so it’s the cost to add an extra which is important to me.Matty ********
@Steven **********
ahh sorry mate I'm must of read it wrong
Jo ****
Finnair are good but watch if your using a domestic flight in Thailand. Nok Air very expensive for extra baggage. Cost me 6,000 baht. Thai Smile is best and get a premium ticket. Will leave you with 16kl to pay but you could split bags so you have hand luggage.
Herbi ******
Qatar =35kg
Herbi ******
Yes
Stephen **********
OP@Herbi *****
for a standard economy ticket?Mark *******
Fly premium economy, 2 X 23kg allowance
Mark *******
Star Alliance, Lufthansa, Swiss, Thai Air plus others
Stephen **********
OP@Mark ******
with who though?Mark *******
@Steven **********
cheapest on Skyscanner around £750. Problem is most go via Bangkok to Phuket. Which airport you flying to?Stephen **********
OP@Mark ******
I can fly to any airport really, final destination “the south”.
Stephen **********
OP@Adam *******
LDN is in hunts field in the USA, apparently.Ադամ ********
@Steven **********
KLDN
Shaun *********
If your skimping on paying for extra luggage what sort of time are you expecting in Thailand.
Stephen **********
OPShaun Sandham not skimping, simply looking for tips on good options. Enjoy your urine soaked cornflakes 👍🏼
Jeffrey *********
Finnair often has the cheapest extra baggage rates.
Brett *********
Fly business class
Steve ******
I flew KLM in December, total luggage was was 67kg, booked in advance paid £168 for the extra allowance
Steve **********
@Steve *****
option ,pay £1,000 for 2nd seat...whoever made that suggestion doesn't fly much
Yvonne *********
Pay the excess in advance when you book your ticket, it’s cheaper than at the airport
Steven **********
Qatar 🇶🇦
Paul *********
Buy two seats and get 2 x luggage allowance? Book a window seat with the seat next to you empty. That way no close contact isolation needed from someone next to you testing positive
Paul *********
Debra Jane agreed the extra luggage option would be cheaper. But for those who can afford, they might decide an extra seat is worth getting around having to close contact isolate.
Paul *********
I'm sure there are other ideas as well. If the two seats can be done, it also solves the issue of close contact isolation .
Andy ***********
@Paul ********
- if u book 2 tickets … 2nd tix is in another name and will be no show and go to wait list passenger… how can u hold 2 seats ? I do not think possible.Andy ***********
yes i remember that guy from the skillet - I was a Unocal engineer and in SKL often,
Jan *********
@Andy **********
The late owner of The Skillet i Songkhla was a really big american.When I asked him how he did if he had to fly somewhere he said he booked two seats.
Jeffrey ************
Thai Airways 30kgs allowance + discounted prepaid excess baggage.
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