Hi everyone! This is my first airline review in English. I have done a few reviews in Thai language but recently I thought it will be so much more beneficial if the review is written in English so those of you who are not very familiar with this part of the world will get to see the information before travel, and helps with your planning and travel style.
So now let’s start off. If you are planning to travel between Bangkok, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos there are quite a few airlines offering the service.
THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL (www.thaiairways.com) - 2 flights daily
BANGKOK AIRWAYS (www.bangkokair.com) - 1 flight daily
LAO AIRLINES (www.laoairlines.com) - 2 flights daily
There used to be LAO CENTRAL AIRLINES as well, but as of today (10 Jul. 2014) the airline just suspend all of its flights, due to the business financial difficulties.
As I was comparing the prices I came across Bangkok Airways online purchase promotion. With return-tickets of net 5,260 Baht (approx. $USD 164), it’s an irresistible deal.
For those of you who are not familiar with Bangkok Airways, this airline offers complimentary lounge for all its passengers (both domestic and international flights) at Suvarnabhumi Airport. So do check-in early to spare your time to relax in the lounge. Check-in at Suvarnabhumi Airport is usually open 3 hrs. before departure.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
BKK – VTE Flight no.: PG 434
Act. Dep.: 09:40 Act. Arr.: 10:50
Aircraft: A319-131 Reg.: HS-PPF
For international travel, Bangkok Airways lounge is located on the way to Gates A1 to A6.
This lounge is located airside so you can have a good view of the runway.
The lounge offers complimentary snacks and beverages, magazines and newspapers. There are also several free internet kiosks, or if you have your own laptop you may ask for a free wi-fi password from the lounge receptionist.
Magazines and Newspapers
Free internet access
where's London clock?
Snacks
This is my first time visiting Bangkok Airways international lounge, I only used to travel on domestic routes with this airline. I feel that there is much more variety of snacks offered in the domestic lounge than there is availabl
.
Chicken puffs, Cheese sandwiches, and Chocolate cup cakes
Chips and cookies
Cookies tasted much better than it looks!
Don't missed out the Thai traditional dessert - Sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves
There's even popcorns
Coffee, Tea, Green Tea, Lemon Tea, Orange Juice, Hot Chocolate, etc.
After filling my stomach - it's now time for boarding.
Our boarding gate for today is D1A, just a few minutes walk from the lounge.
It's a bus gate
A319-131 HS-PPF is waiting for us somewhere out there
Thai Smile Airways is next to our aircraft - will try it's service one day
The flight is almost full today, however I have the whole row by myself.
Seating tips for those who do internet check-in, try to choose the seats near the rear of the a/c as these seats will be the last ones to be allocated. So there are possiblities that you will have one or two seates next to you unoccupied.
Took off from south runway, then turning right towards the city center.
Kanchanapisek Bridge - crossing this bridge to office everyday
Chao Phraya River
Time for onboard meal - still feeling very full from the lounge food.
The menu for today is Duck in Green Noodles, looks good but the duck is too stiff.
Very wet weather in Vientiane, today's total airborne time is 54 minutes.
Very smooth landing
Bangkok Airways Review: Bangkok – Vientiane
So now let’s start off. If you are planning to travel between Bangkok, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos there are quite a few airlines offering the service.
THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL (www.thaiairways.com) - 2 flights daily
BANGKOK AIRWAYS (www.bangkokair.com) - 1 flight daily
LAO AIRLINES (www.laoairlines.com) - 2 flights daily
There used to be LAO CENTRAL AIRLINES as well, but as of today (10 Jul. 2014) the airline just suspend all of its flights, due to the business financial difficulties.
As I was comparing the prices I came across Bangkok Airways online purchase promotion. With return-tickets of net 5,260 Baht (approx. $USD 164), it’s an irresistible deal.
For those of you who are not familiar with Bangkok Airways, this airline offers complimentary lounge for all its passengers (both domestic and international flights) at Suvarnabhumi Airport. So do check-in early to spare your time to relax in the lounge. Check-in at Suvarnabhumi Airport is usually open 3 hrs. before departure.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
BKK – VTE Flight no.: PG 434
Act. Dep.: 09:40 Act. Arr.: 10:50
Aircraft: A319-131 Reg.: HS-PPF
For international travel, Bangkok Airways lounge is located on the way to Gates A1 to A6.
This lounge is located airside so you can have a good view of the runway.
The lounge offers complimentary snacks and beverages, magazines and newspapers. There are also several free internet kiosks, or if you have your own laptop you may ask for a free wi-fi password from the lounge receptionist.
Magazines and Newspapers
Free internet access
where's London clock?
Snacks
This is my first time visiting Bangkok Airways international lounge, I only used to travel on domestic routes with this airline. I feel that there is much more variety of snacks offered in the domestic lounge than there is availabl
Chicken puffs, Cheese sandwiches, and Chocolate cup cakes
Chips and cookies
Cookies tasted much better than it looks!
Don't missed out the Thai traditional dessert - Sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves
There's even popcorns
Coffee, Tea, Green Tea, Lemon Tea, Orange Juice, Hot Chocolate, etc.
After filling my stomach - it's now time for boarding.
Our boarding gate for today is D1A, just a few minutes walk from the lounge.
It's a bus gate
A319-131 HS-PPF is waiting for us somewhere out there
Thai Smile Airways is next to our aircraft - will try it's service one day
The flight is almost full today, however I have the whole row by myself.
Seating tips for those who do internet check-in, try to choose the seats near the rear of the a/c as these seats will be the last ones to be allocated. So there are possiblities that you will have one or two seates next to you unoccupied.
Took off from south runway, then turning right towards the city center.
Kanchanapisek Bridge - crossing this bridge to office everyday
Chao Phraya River
Time for onboard meal - still feeling very full from the lounge food.
The menu for today is Duck in Green Noodles, looks good but the duck is too stiff.
Very wet weather in Vientiane, today's total airborne time is 54 minutes.
Very smooth landing