I'm flying there is April from USA, I want to fly Business Class, any suggestions for the best company to find a discounted fare and it can be dramatic from list rate?

Afternoon all.

Flying out with Etihad in two days time.

I've "bid" for business class seats - Etihad are now saying I need to up my bid as there are 15 of us bidding for 4 seats.

I know business class has more than 4 seats - I think more like 24 on the 787. I suspect this is a ploy to get people to pay more.

My question is how busy are the flights at the moment? Is economy packed like pre Covid or are they sparse with space between other travellers and the opportunity to lie down, stretch out etc...

Thanks.

Hi! I have a quick question:

What should I be doing?

This year:

1. VE+Extension (60 days). After 60 days left the country for 10 days.

2. Flew back in - VE (30 days). Then left the country for a week.

3. Flew back in - VE + Extension(current) (60 days).

Vientiane will be my first Thai SETV. I'm a US passport holder. No overstays. No prior SETV/METV or land crossings.

Was in Thailand for 36 days in 2018. 30 days visa exempt plus 30 day extension(of which I only used 6 days). Didn’t want to risk an overstay.

Planning to fly to Vientiane then land crossing then fly back from Udon Thani. What are my chances?

Also - What I've noticed is when flying in Business Class - IO is easier - or have I just been lucky?