another reason to avoid Bangkok airlines

[phuketrichard]

I think in my whole time here i have flown them once and only cause someone gave me a free ticket otherwise never saw the reason to pay 50-100% more to go somewhere in SE Asia
Now ( especially if ur overweight) a reason to avoid them

Although they wont say this, i can see it coming

" sorry sir will you please step on the scale"
"ok"
"sorry sir, but your 25 kilos overweight and you need pay a surcharge"

"WTF" as he throws a tantrum and storms off

Your chance to weigh in on airport and flight practices in Thailand may be coming, quite literally. Bangkok Airways is looking to join a number of international airlines that will be weighing passengers before boarding.

On September 16, it became clear that airlines were getting a bit nosy about passengers’ pounds. Foreign giants like Korean Air and Air New Zealand initiated an eyebrow-raising rule, demanding that passengers step on the scales before they step onto the plane.

Why? To crack the code of standard passenger weight and averages to safely calculate flight load

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transpo ... ok-airways

[Jerry Atrick]

I think in my whole time here i have flown them once and only cause someone gave me a free ticket otherwise never saw the reason to pay 50-100% more to go somewhere in SE Asia
Now ( especially if ur overweight) a reason to avoid them

Although they wont say this, i can see it coming

" sorry sir will you please step on the scale"
"ok"
"sorry sir, but your 25 kilos overweight and you need pay a surcharge"

"WTF" as he throws a tantrum and storms off

Your chance to weigh in on airport and flight practices in Thailand may be coming, quite literally. Bangkok Airways is looking to join a number of international airlines that will be weighing passengers before boarding.

On September 16, it became clear that airlines were getting a bit nosy about passengers’ pounds. Foreign giants like Korean Air and Air New Zealand initiated an eyebrow-raising rule, demanding that passengers step on the scales before they step onto the plane.

Why? To crack the code of standard passenger weight and averages to safely calculate flight load

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transpo ... ok-airways

Never had an issue with them; always flew either Thai or Bangkok airways from PP-BKK - pretty much same price and would just pick whichever was most convenient for any given time

[Bongmab69]

They work together with several airlines if coming from Europe: Lufthansa, Qatar, Emirates and so on. Never had problems with them until last tuesday. They damaged my suitcase, and when reporting at PNH-airport they took photos from it and asked what it had costed new and how old it was. Ofcourse i lied a little on both of those questions. Curious when and how i get arranged something from them. I would be sure somewhere in PP you can repair them easily for some small money, but no idea where !! ?? Anyone ??

[WillieW]

Never had a problem with them ...and quite right , fat bastards should have to pay for 2 seats .

[Ong Tay]

Never have flown them, probably never will. But I guess if one is larger it might make sense to implement a policy like this. Would love to see the US airlines try to implement something like this - imagine the mayhem!

[Alex]

Ah, Bangkok Airways.

I don't think it's a bad idea to charge heavyweight passengers more, but personally, I'd make that assessment based on how well they fit into a seat. If they don't fit in and flow over into any neighboring seat(s), they should buy two.

[cabron]

Ah, Bangkok Airways.

I don't think it's a bad idea to charge heavyweight passengers more, but personally, I'd make that assessment based on how well they fit into a seat. If they don't fit in and flow over into any neighboring seat(s), they should buy two.

It will be a good way to increase the airlines revenue.

[Ozinasia]

[newkidontheblock]

Ah, Bangkok Airways.

I don't think it's a bad idea to charge heavyweight passengers more, but personally, I'd make that assessment based on how well they fit into a seat. If they don't fit in and flow over into any neighboring seat(s), they should buy two.

Be careful what you wish for.

What if airlines used K-Pop idols as the standard for weight and seat width? Most Asians would be charged for two seats, Europeans three seats, others, god only knows.

Each passenger weighed then forced to sit in a ‘standard’ size seat. And if the knees don’t fit? Extra seat charge, too!

Think of the increase in profits for the airlines…

Tongue in cheek, but I’m sure some exec would at least be thinking in that direction.

[Matty9999]

I took them from BKK to Phuket, because they offer a free checked piece of luggage. Works out a bit cheaper than some of the other airlines if you need a checked bag.