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mjdb27
Joined: 11 Oct 2007
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 Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:05 pm Post subject: Thailand |
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| So i just want to make sure i am not getting totally screwed on price for my trip/ I am leaving out of Incheon at 8:50 fridaynight the 20th of June, to bangkok, a lay over in bangkok till sunday afternoon (my choice) then a flight to Phuket around 4, then staying around there islands and stuff, then fliying back over night from Phuket to Seoul on the 29th arriving around 7 am. With taxes i am paying 671,000. Is this a good price. It has all the times i want and everything. Would i save tons of money if i got a Korean friend to book for me on a Korean website. Any help would really be greatly appreciated. much thanks |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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| what airline? |
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butlerian
Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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| mrsquirrel wrote: |
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Mr Squirrel is THE DUDE when it comes to getting cheap tickets to Thailand. No doubt he can get u a cheaper price as long as you're willing to fly on a lesser airline. |
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Hyeon Een
Joined: 24 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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OK then Mr Squirrel, I want to fly to Bangkok sometimes between 25-28th June and return about 6 weeks later. What airline should I look at if I want to be cheap? Through a travel agent, or book direct? How much should I pay?
Oh and the other poster, was your price including fuel surcharges and tax etc? |
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Yaya
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Why not fly directly to Phuket from Incheon? Skystar, a budget Thai carrier, offers direct service but the only drawback is that you'll be generally limited to 3 night, 5 day patterns.
www.lastminute.co.kr.
A ticket can go as low as 158,000 won roundtrip excluding tax. |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| butlerian wrote: |
| mrsquirrel wrote: |
| what airline? |
Mr Squirrel is THE DUDE when it comes to getting cheap tickets to Thailand. No doubt he can get u a cheaper price as long as you're willing to fly on a lesser airline. |
It all depends on the airline.
If it's 600k flying with China something or other via some obscure airport on the mainland then it's a shite deal.
If it's the direct flight on the 8:50 Asiana then it's all good.
OP hasn't said who he is flying with. Makes a huge difference on the price of tickets.
Got to consider things like Thai airways having just upped their fares last month.
Who is the carrier to Phuket? It's not hard to book an air asia return ticket online yourself.
Also got to consider what airports he is flying from. Is it Supubum to Phuket or does he have to get to Dong Muang?
BTW Butter Ian.
China Eastern were far from substandard. Level of service was excellent, food was good, price was dirt cheap. |
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mjdb27
Joined: 11 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry my bad, here is the intinerary. all details should be included in it. Again thanks for all the replies, keep them coming. oh and its through Xanadu
FLIGHT
Thai Airways Intl - TG 657
20 Jun 2008 Fri
Departs :
20:50 Incheon Intl Arpt(ICN)
SEOUL
Arrives :
00:25 Suvarnabhumi Intl Arpt(BKK)
BANGKOK
21 Jun 2008 Sat
Status :
Economy(Y) - Confirmed
Service :
Incheon Intl Arpt to Suvarnabhumi Intl Arpt
Departure Terminal: 1
333 - Airbus A330-300
Journey Time : 05:35
Meal,
FLIGHT
Thai Airways Intl - TG 217
22 Jun 2008 Sun
Departs :
16:00 Suvarnabhumi Intl Arpt(BKK)
BANGKOK
Arrives :
17:20 Phuket Intl Airport(HKT)
PHUKET
Status :
Economy(H) - Confirmed
Service :
Suvarnabhumi Intl Arpt to Phuket Intl Airport
333 - Airbus A330-300
Journey Time : 01:20
Snack,
FLIGHT
Thai Airways Intl - TG 224
29 Jun 2008 Sun
Departs :
20:50 Phuket Intl Airport(HKT)
PHUKET
Arrives :
22:15 Suvarnabhumi Intl Arpt(BKK)
BANGKOK
Status :
Economy(H) - Confirmed
Service :
Phuket Intl Airport to Suvarnabhumi Intl Arpt
744 - Boeing 747-400
Journey Time : 01:25
Snack,
FLIGHT
Thai Airways Intl - TG 656
29 Jun 2008 Sun
Departs :
23:30 Suvarnabhumi Intl Arpt(BKK)
BANGKOK
Arrives :
06:55 Incheon Intl Arpt(ICN)
SEOUL
30 Jun 2008 Mon
Status :
Economy(Y) - Confirmed
Service :
Suvarnabhumi Intl Arpt to Incheon Intl Arpt
Arrival Terminal: 1
333 - Airbus A330-300
Journey Time : 05:25
Meal,
GENERAL REMARKS
PRICE 440.000 TAXES 231.000 TOTAL 671.000 WON PER PERSON |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Tax is a killer now. Other wise that is an ok price. Possibly get it cheaper using Air Asia but that would also mean different airports which would be a pest and cost taxi fares.
Thai airways direct flight is good. Lands a little late but not really a problem.
There are some decent priced hotels around the airport (within 5 minutes by taxi) if you don't want to go into BKK straight away when you land. |
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mjdb27
Joined: 11 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks a lot. i may PM you and pick your brain about some Thailand stuff if you dont mind. |
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Toon Army
Joined: 12 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="mrsquirrel"]
| butlerian wrote: |
| mrsquirrel wrote: |
| what airline? |
BTW Butter Ian.
China Eastern were far from substandard. Level of service was excellent, food was good, price was dirt cheap. |
I flew China Eastern from ICN-Shanghai and they were very good also |
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articulate_ink
Joined: 23 Mar 2004
Location: Left Korea in 2008. Hong Kong now.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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| For my escape flight in 3 weeks, I was booked on the China Eastern nonstop from ICN - BKK. However, the airline is apparently diverting planes and crews to assist in the earthquake relief efforts in Sichuan. They have rebooked me on a Korean Air flight that leaves around the same time. In any event, I've been hearing good things about China Eastern lately. The fare's probably better than the one Thai is offering, but the question right now is availability. I'd also look at EVA and Cathay Pacific. |
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