seeker2008 13 #1 Posted October 11, 2021 Hi Members, I just looked on Thai Airways web site to book May 2022. Air fares have jumped from $800 to $1600 AUS. My ticket was purchased in 2020 then extended to Dec 2021 then extended again to Dec 2022. Anyone else experiencing this? 1 sydney69er reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sydney69er 1,021 #2 Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 4:31 PM, seeker2008 said: Air fares have jumped from $800 to $1600 AUS. It will be a very long time before we get back to cheap airfares again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikel 2,458 #3 Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) Edited October 13, 2021 by mikel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikel 2,458 #4 Posted October 13, 2021 Ballsed up the edit. Taken from Skyscanner. Dates May 3 & 24. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markm 929 #5 Posted October 14, 2021 just looked at skyscanner perth to bkk feb 13 to 20. wtf $1350 the cheapest 2400 the quickest . most have a 17 to 20 hr leg there or back. its only a 7 hr flight. ill wait and see i think 1 mike746 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonard 463 #6 Posted October 14, 2021 Crazy numbers, I got a fare of 450$ from Paris to BKK next month. Absolute bottom prices in Europe. A friend flying from Belgium, has a similar rate. Flying emirates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long John 1,039 #7 Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) Watched an interview with an expert on airline matters. He predicted cheap airfares when thing get moving. Said the airlines will do this to get bums on seats. We'll see!. Edited October 14, 2021 by Long John 1 mike746 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taaseesanuk 2,925 #8 Posted October 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Jonard said: Crazy numbers, I got a fare of 450$ from Paris to BKK next month. Absolute bottom prices in Europe. A friend flying from Belgium, has a similar rate. Flying emirates. If you want to keep that smile going check out the prices of some of the premium Hotels in BKK! 1 oliver17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonard 463 #9 Posted October 14, 2021 1 minute ago, taaseesanuk said: If you want to keep that smile going check out the prices of some of the premium Hotels in BKK! oh yes 100%. For mongering though, I much prefer condo's. I feel more free without staff around me and ID checks :-) 2 Markm and taaseesanuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markm 929 #10 Posted October 15, 2021 12 hours ago, Jonard said: oh yes 100%. For mongering though, I much prefer condo's. I feel more free without staff around me and ID checks :-) much better for multi shindigs as well lol 1 Jonard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long John 1,039 #11 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 11:33 AM, Markm said: much better for multi shindigs as well lol Pray tell, what is a multi shindig?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeker2008 13 #12 Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) Thanks Mikel, I will check Sky Scanner. When I checked Thai Airways their fares had increased 100% in Aus Dollars. Planed on travelling in May 2022 Brisbane to Bangkok. Sky Scanner is correct if I depart from Sydney and not Brisbane. Edited October 16, 2021 by seeker2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikel 2,458 #13 Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) On 10/16/2021 at 4:38 PM, seeker2008 said: Thanks Mikel, I will check Sky Scanner. When I checked Thai Airways their fares had increased 100% in Aus Dollars. Planed on travelling in May 2022 Brisbane to Bangkok. Sky Scanner is correct if I depart from Sydney and not Brisbane. If you really want to fly Thai then keep an eye on Malai Travel's Facebook page. They often post cheap deals for the Thai community but be quick they sell out fast. (They're based in George st Sydney near Thaitown but get nationwide deals) Edited October 18, 2021 by mikel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAGuy 3,262 #14 Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Long John said: Pray tell, what is a multi shindig?. A shindig is slang for a party. A multi shindig means more than 1 guest. Some hotels charge joiner fees for more than 1 guest. (Top tip, whenever you book a hotel room always book for 2 people, so that covers the first 'guest'). So if you rent a condo this wouldn't be an issue, but if you wanted to take 3 LBs back to your hotel, then you may get charged for 2 additional joiners. SAG 1 Markm reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long John 1,039 #15 Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, SAGuy said: A shindig is slang for a party. A multi shindig means more than 1 guest. Some hotels charge joiner fees for more than 1 guest. (Top tip, whenever you book a hotel room always book for 2 people, so that covers the first 'guest'). So if you rent a condo this wouldn't be an issue, but if you wanted to take 3 LBs back to your hotel, then you may get charged for 2 additional joiners. SAG Thanks SAG. I did know what it meant. Was just stirring Markm. 1 SAGuy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markm 929 #16 Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 4:34 PM, Long John said: Thanks SAG. I did know what it meant. Was just stirring Markm. ill have two sugas with that if your stirring 1 Long John reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hansfredrichseidel 1 #17 Posted November 24, 2021 Thailand has loosened quarantine regulations and is reopening to vaccinated passengers from a number of nations and territories, offering a much needed boost to the country's struggling tourism economy. So, yes. I would say that you should plan your 2022 Thailand trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites