Bob, Kathie and the rest Asia expert, which airline should I contact to get the best Bus Class rates?
 

Hello All,

So far I found Thai air to be the cheapest Business Class rates compare to SIN, Cathay and Japan. Should I contact the travel agent or good ahead and book with Thair Air to get the best rates for 2 adults? This is traveling in November 14 to December 2. Thank you!!

do it on line with thai....you will love them...

also look at ANA and japan plus eva and emerites....depends on where you fly from however...

Agree with Bob. If you are flying from the West Coast, Thai is your best bet--and definitely book online. You're not going to find a better rate through a travel agent than you will on their website.

Other carriers might be better if you're flying from the East Coast.

I am partial to EVA myself, just for the value and their Premium Economy product. But, in Business class, then you should really look at Thai or Singapore--depending on where you fly from and what your pocketbook can afford.

Good luck!

I'd book with Thai Air online, a travel agent won't have better rates. Grab the good fare while you can!

You'd better hurry up and grab it on Thai. The last time I talked with them, not too long ago, I was told that fares were going up as if they aren't ridiculously high enough. Happy Travels!

Thank you again everyone. We are coming from Dallas so I have to get a flight from DFW to LAX to fly on Thai. So far Thai has the lowest airfare from LAX to BKK BUS class. I like to fly with American via Japan Airline to BKK. However, the cost for each BUS Class is over $8000 per person.

You can likely book your leg from DFW to LAX as part of your transpacific fare. United is a Thai partner, and they should put you in Frist class for the domestic leg.

I booked a Northwest business class holiday fare LAX to BKK over Thanksgiving for $2700.

I posted in your other message but in case you don't see that:

Clear, one that has not been mentioned is Emirates - they have a daily non-stop from Houston (IAH) to Dubai from where you go onwards to Bangkok ( 3 a day Dubai to bangkok, takes about 5 hrs 45 so not long on that scetor ) , so from Houston to Bangkok just 2 sectors, I don't know how Emirates discount in the US but certainly in Asia they offer heavily discounted Business class plus good service.

Call Emirates in Houston and ask if they can suggest a consolidator or just check with T/agents in your area.

I pressume you could get from dalls to Houston quite easy

The layover in Dubai though off the IAH flight is long, about 8 hrs.

Singapore also have flights from Houston but that would be IAH-Moscow-SIN and then up to BKK

The difference between Northwest Business Class and Thai Business Class is basically like comparing a Westin hotel to a Motel 6.

Don't book Northwest if you don't have to. Their planes are dated and so is their Business Class.

eva from houston

agree with Bob. Eva is a great option and usually cheaper than many other biz class seats (well this is certainly true of flights from LHR to BKK)

ALL; any thanks for your prompt advice. I have booked with AA via Japan Airline to BKK. That way we can fly directly from DFW. Appreciated.

I meant to say MANY THANKS to you all!

fabulous