yestravel

We leave on a Thai Airways flight at 10:10 am on a Thursday for the first leg of our international flight to the US. What time do we need to be at the airport? We're in Biz class if that makes any difference. Thanks!

Kathie

I always get there 90 min before my flight.

Craig

90 min should be fine. We travel in biz all the time.

simpsonc510

You should be fine with 90 minutes. Be sure to ask for Fast Trak through immigration if the agent at the check-in desk forgets to give it to you. Last time I came through I had to ask for the fast trak paper and the agent had run out. She went to get more of them, as the flight still had more folks to check in. This was on UA, also biz class. Also, the Thai lounge is a nice place to relax and spend time before you have to board your flight.

yestravel

Ninety minutes it is, thanks. Simpson, thanks for mentioning the fast track. I didn't know about the fast track and will definitely get it.

Next question is how long to get to the airport if we want to be there by 8:45 am? Leaving from the wrong side of the river, I know. We will be leaving from the Peninsula.

Hanuman

I would arrive at least 2 hours before departure. If you finished everything early, check-in, passport control etc, you can relax in the lounge before your flight.

BillT

I would say allow at least an hour for the cab ride as its during the morning commute.

Katie2784

For the cab ride, 45mins-an hour is enough.

yestravel

thanks all! Taxi to airport took just under an hour. Thai air check in took five minutes and we breezed through immigration . Didn't need to ask for Fast track as it is at Thai Air check in. So the total time from the Peninsula to sitting in the lounge at the airport= ~75 minute.

Hanuman

Have a safe trip back home!

progol

Just thinking about you this evening! Hello to gotravel, too! Have a safe journey home!

Paule

yestravel

Thanks!
We'll be back in freezing DC by dinner time, of course it will be early morning our body time.