rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:22 pm That is totally normal. If you take separate tickets, then you are responsible if your first flight is late. Or you have to take longer layover in Bangkok to avoid missing the flight which usually mean extra expense (hotel, meal/drinks at airport), and the extra hassle of checking in twice. In the end if you count all, you might not save that much. Of course if you have the time, then why not have a night or two stop over in Bangkok.

rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:22 pm

Freightdog wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:48 am Is this replacing the Yangon route?

The emirates route to Phnom Penh currently does a short stop in Yangon. Passenger numbers have been variable, and frequently in cattle class I’ve had a whole row to myself.
I’m guessing that this service is partially going to replace the Yangon route. I wonder if the timings won’t be so handy, now.

Yes this route replaced the Yangon route.

Kammekor wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:02 am
On Emirates I get quoted prices between USD 741 and 1341 for that flight, with departure the day after tomorrow, two weeks stay, flex 3 days in departure- and return flight.

You must have seen a spectacular promotion.

For September 2019 (when I will travel to my home country) I am quoted 934 USD and up for a return flight to The Netherlands from PNH. I booked a return flight on Emirates from Bangkok for EUR 560 which equals 620 USD.
That means the 'extra' stretch PNH-BKK on Emirates is actually more expensive than a separate return ticket on Bangkok airways, which used to be the most expensive carrier on that route with 5-6 daily flights.

If I would travel alone I woudn't care so much, but with a family of 4 the difference in price is simply too big to resist.

That is totally normal. If you take separate tickets, then you are responsible if your first flight is late. Or you have to take longer layover in Bangkok to avoid missing the flight which usually mean extra expense (hotel, meal/drinks at airport), and the extra hassle of checking in twice. In the end if you count all, you might not save that much. Of course if you have the time, then why not have a night or two stop over in Bangkok.