Why is Thai Airways offering such high prices compared to Emirates for the same route?

Thai Airways Emirates Flight Pricing Business Class vs Economy Class Airline Financials Social Distancing in Flights Travel in 2020 Athens Flights

May 11, 2020

5 years ago

Kevin *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Just looking at some flights for end of July to Athens Thai airways 40000 thb Emirates same journey but business class 49000 am I missing something.

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A user compares flight prices between Thai Airways and Emirates for a trip to Athens in late July, noting Thai Airways is priced significantly lower in economy class while Emirates offers business class for a slightly higher fare. Comments reveal concerns over Thai Airways' pricing strategies and financial struggles, hinting at industry-wide effects from social distancing measures. Additionally, there are doubts about the availability of scheduled flights due to the uncertain travel environment.

Hitachino ******

Haha, I was just thinking” take the biz class then, for that price” ... only later realising it’s all about THAI

4 years ago

Daniel ******

4 years ago

Nathan **********

So... many... suckers.

5 years ago

J ******************

Will be lucky if there are any scheduled flights to Athens by end July irrespective of price. Websites may offer prices but there is no guarantee planes will be flying. Very much a buyer beware situation until all the various authorities come to an agreement.

5 years ago

Darren *******

Probably a way for airlines to try and tide over short term cash flow issues, get the cash in and then take weeks/months to refund.

5 years ago

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Darren *******

Henri ******

They have always had ludicrous pricing. Lack of visionary CEOs.

5 years ago

Mark ******

Hence...why Thai Airways finds itself in financial difficulty often.

5 years ago

Michael ********

Just there algorithims in play. Supply and demand. I actually got a flight three years ago on TAP local in Portugal and buisness was cheaper than economy 555

5 years ago

Kevin *********

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Their prices were the same in comparison before the crisis

5 years ago

Kevin *********

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I do appreciate that but that’s a big difference

5 years ago

Bim *******

They are going to enforce social distancing on Aircraft. This effects load capacity and price unfortunately or the airlines simple couldn't make money. Not that Thai airways has made any money in the last few years. It will apply to all airlines for the time being

5 years ago

Wayne ********

obviously thai don’t think they need to discount typical will only realise maybe 6 months later

5 years ago

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