Capital of Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.
Business Class Flights to Bangkok
Airlines that fly direct flights in Business Class to Bangkok from London: Thai Airways, British Airways and Eva Airways.
Flight duration from London :11 hours 20 minutes.
Our Favourites…
Royal First Class
The Experience
Your graceful hostess greets you with a flute of chilled champagne. Lounge in your tranquil semi-private suite savouring caviar, silken service and lavish comfort in some of the sky’s most spacious first class cabins.
THAI invites you to experience royal elegance. New Royal First interiors draw from the rich culture and heritage of Thailand. Soothe your muscles with the ‘Touch of Silk’ full body oil massage or full body Royal Thai Massage at the Royal First Lounge of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport as you prepare for your flight. Then glide into sleep on 180-degree plush flat beds in the sky.
Royal First Class Seats
Cabin and seat luxuries vary between routes and aircraft. Wherever you are flying, savour Thai-inspired elegance with exclusive interiors weaving together ultra luxe contemporary hospitality design, traditional motifs and textures, divine comfort and surprising innovations and service touches.
On THAI’s Airbus A380s and newly remodelled Boeing 747s, Royal First passengers enjoy spacious semi-private suites nearly 8 feet long. Seat width is a generous 23 inches on the new-model Boeing 747s and expansive 27 inches on the Airbus A380s.
In-flight entertainment systems boast 23-inch flat screens with approximately 130 films, 300 television programmes, 500 music CDs and a huge variety of games and special features.
Additional Boeing 747s and Airbus A340s offer luxury pod designs, also with 180-degree lie-flat beds and nearly 7 feet in length of private space between each Royal First seat. Seat width is a generous minimum of 21 inches. Flat screens offer the same range of audio and video programmes on demand.
All Royal First guests delight in the highest levels of THAI service, gourmet culinary journeys and exclusive amenities. Additional cabin features such as in-flight lounge areas, changing rooms and bespoke indulgences vary by flight.
THAI Sky Connect
Stay connected wherever you roam. Keep up with important emails mid-flight. Share memorable moments of your journey as you coast through the clouds.
For your ease and convenience, THAI Sky Connect in-flight Wi-Fi internet service is offered on Airbus A330-300 (33H) and A380-800 flights. Access the net on your laptop, tablet or smart phone. Service fees are payable by both credit card and debit card.
In-flight Cuisine
The effervescence of fine champagne adds a celebratory touch to your arrival. Your gourmet journey continues with exquisite flavours over the course of your Royal First experience.
Continue with champagne or switch to a hand-picked selection of wines and exclusive spirits like Napoleon or Extra brandies. Indulge in the luxury of caviar. Along with its contemporary spirit, THAI still believes in lavishing its first class customers with the classic grandeur of caviar service, of course accompanied with delectable garnitures.
Tease your palate with an amuse-bouche. Then proceed through a variety of courses. Exquisite salads. Sumptuous soups. Main dishes of global gourmet selections and the harmonious intricacy of Thai flavours. Delicate cheeses paired with luscious fruits. Rich desserts.
For discerning Royal First guests who wish to personalise their journey, THAI offers the luxury of ordering main course selections in advance.
Please note: Culinary services vary between flights according to the unique character of each route. For each route, Royal First passengers enjoy the pinnacle of THAI’s cuisine, beverage selection and services.
Amenities
The quality of hospitality and exclusive facilities offered to our honoured Royal First Class guests is exceptional in every regard. On intercontinental flights lasting six hours or more, comfort wear and slippers are provided. On flights four hours or more, a beautiful tailored travel kit is offered.
Inside are a range of top-brand toiletries including such items as lip balm, socks, a toothbrush set, comb and eye shade. The softest blankets and pillows finest linen, porcelain and crystal.
The exclusive Royal First Class toilets are provided with soft linen towels and a range of top-name toiletries, for ladies and gentlemen, to refresh themselves and add fragrance to their flight. The range of toiletries is changed from time to time, to add variety, but they are always of the finest fashion brands.
Royal Silk Class – Business Class
The Experience
THAI invites you on a journey smooth as silk in our elegant business class cabins inspired by the rich culture and heritage of Thailand.
On arrival, your host welcomes you with a refreshing beverage: sparkling champagne, tropical juices or our signature ‘Violet Breeze’, a blend of chilled lime juice and pressed Thai butterfly-pea blossoms. Recline in comfort, take advantage of thousands of audio and video selections on demand, or work in serene and relaxing surrounds as our cabin crew attend to all of your needs with gracious warmth.
Seat Features
Your personal lounge-office-bed in the clouds indulges your diverse needs as you journey to your destination. Cabin and seat luxuries vary between routes and aircraft; details cater to the unique character of each route with constant upgrades and added innovations.
On THAI’s Airbus A380s and 77B and 787s, Royal Silk Class passengers enjoy 180-degree fully lie-flat beds. Other aircraft offer angled seating, typically between 160 to 170 degrees. Seats on all routes offer extensively customisable configurations enabling you to select your optimum balance of head/back/leg angle and lumbar support.
Nearly all flights offer audio and visual programmes on demand within personal 15- to 16-inch touch screens. You have a full library of over 100 international films, hundreds of television titles and hundreds of music CDs at your fingertips. PC power plugs are available at all Royal Silk seats, and most also offer USB ports should you wish to view your own media files on the in-seat flat screen.
All Royal Silk guests enjoy distinctive culinary offerings, dedicated award-winning service and access to the superb lounges of THAI and our partner airlines around the world.
THAI Sky Connect
Stay connected wherever you roam. Keep up with important emails mid-flight. Share memorable moments of your journey as you coast through the clouds.
For your ease and convenience, THAI Sky Connect in-flight Wi-Fi internet service is offered on Airbus A330-300 (33H) and A380-800 flights. Access the net on your laptop, tablet or smart phone. Service fees are payable by both credit card and debit card.
In-flight Cuisine
Seasonal ingredients, fresh products from the Royal Projects established by His Majesty the King in the hills of northern Thailand, sommelier-selected wines and tropical Thai fruits highlight the gourmet menus of our Royal Silk passengers.
THAI’s global chefs create a regularly changing choice of menu items. With their artistic talents, they draw from each season and the desires of our cherished Royal Silk travellers. Select from sublime Thai dishes, foods showcasing the culinary heritage of each route’s destination and contemporary international cuisine.
Depending on the length of your flight, you may be lavished with a range of courses and meal services: sumptuous canapes, salads, soups, bakery baskets, mains, cheese and fruit courses, desserts and cocktail service.
Explore a world of flavours with a distinctively THAI touch and a level of personalised service and presentation reserved for our Royal Silk diners.
Amenities
THAI Royal Silk Class passengers also receive the most generous hospitality during their flights. For resting times, soft blankets and pillows will comfort them, while their lavish multi-course meals are served, gourmet restaurant style, with a tempting choice of Asian or western dishes.
For flights four hours or more, a travel kit is presented, containing a selection of toiletries and cosmetic products, together with an eye shade, comfort socks and toothbrush set. On flights to Japan and Korea, slippers are offered as a substitute to socks.
The exclusive Royal Silk Class toilets are generously equipped with leading brands of toiletries, such as eau de Cologne, eau de toilette, and moisturizing hand cream.
British Airways First Class
Experience dedicated service, exceptional comfort and understated British elegance in every stage of your journey, from the moment you book to your final destination. From luxurious lounges to on-board fine dining, we make sure everything meets our meticulous standards.
First is your ticket to exceptional comfort and impeccable service in our most elegant surroundings. It’s the finest way to travel:
• your own private, spacious suite
• a fully flat bed with mattress and duvet
• delicious and indulgent dining
• access to luxurious lounges and spa treatments
• exclusive and attentive service
• board first so that you can settle in at your leisure
On-board elegance
Your First suite is a haven of style and comfort where sophisticated and contemporary British design meet impeccable service and attention to detail. Whether you want to unwind or get down to business, you’ll find you’re equally well equipped:
Whenever you want some rest we’ll turn your seat into a 198cm (6ft 6in) fully flat bed with a luxurious quilted mattress, crisp white cotton duvet and pillow while you slip into a pair of our wonderfully soft cotton pyjamas
Feel revived and refreshed during your flight with the new exclusive Liberty London amenity kit designed exclusively for First, containing selected Aromatherapy Associates essentials.
So that you can be prepared for your journey please be advised that a few aircraft may require the use of an inflight adaptor. Adaptors may not always be available on-board for purchase.
The height of good taste
We’ve worked with some of the world’s top chefs to design the perfect menu and bring you the full restaurant experience at 35,000 feet:
Delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and a classic English afternoon tea, featuring only the finest quality seasonal ingredients
A wide selection of fine Champagnes, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks to savour throughout your flight
Dine when and how it suits you from our signature à la carte menu or choose from a range of lighter options
Entertainment at your fingertips
A whole world of entertainment awaits you with:
Endless hours of the latest films, documentaries, television, music, audio books and games
15in screen and noise-cancelling headphones
A USB port and RCA jack for enjoying your laptop, iPod or digital camera on the bigger screen
A world of calm and tranquillity
Relax and recharge your batteries before the flight in one of our elegant departure lounges, stocked with fine wines and drinks, refreshments, and a range of business facilities for when you need to work.
You’re also invited to the Concorde Room – our most luxurious lounge, exclusive to London Heathrow, with discreet booths, full waiter service, private cabanas and a state-of-the-art business suite.
On arrival into London Heathrow Terminals, step off the plane and into the Arrivals lounge to freshen up and get ready for the day ahead. Facilities include more delicious dining options, showers and a clothes-pressing service.
Nobody likes to queue… so don’t
• Wave goodbye to the long lines with:
• Dedicated check-in desks at most airports
• Fast Track security at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Worldwide Airports.
• Fast Track arrivals at London Heathrow for non-EU passport holders
• Priority boarding
The First Wing
Exclusive to London Heathrow Terminal 5, The First Wing helps you speed up the process through the airport and maximise moments of comfort, relaxation and indulgence. The dedicated space offers an enhanced, private check-in area, two exclusive security lanes, and a direct walkway that leads seamlessly into the Galleries First Lounge and then the Concorde Room. It is available if you’re travelling in First, are an Executive Club Gold or a oneworld Emerald member.
More baggage than you can carry
With First you can travel as light – or as heavy – as you like, thanks to our ample baggage allowance which includes one cabin bag plus a laptop or handbag on board and up to three bags in the hold.
British Airways Business Class
Travel in comfort and style with our range of business services, offering lounge access, delicious meals and drinks, extra space to work or relax, and flat beds on long haul flights.
Club World combines premium levels of comfort and service with the freedom and flexibility to make every journey unique and unforgettable. Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, there’s a Club World seat with your name on it.
• A spacious seat, which converts into a fully flat bed.
• Delicious food and drink options using fresh, local ingredients.
• Access to private lounges and luxurious spa treatments.
• Dedicated check-in desks and priority boarding.
Effortless comfort and flexibility
Imagine your favourite armchair, your bed, your dining table and your office integrated into one. Your Club World seat will adapt to your personal needs, whether you plan on working, catching up on some sleep, or just unwinding with our world-class dining and entertainment.
Main features
Your own space to stretch out in privacy.
A comfortable chair that converts into a 183cm (6ft) fully flat bed.
Adjustable head rest and lumbar support.
Power supply for laptops and other electronic devices.
So that you can be prepared for your journey, please be advised that a few aircraft may require the use of an inflight power adaptor. Adaptors may not always be available on-board for purchase.
Dining and sleep improvements
Club World improvements are currently being rolled out across our global network.
You will be able to enjoy a better night’s sleep with our stylish new bedding and amenity kit designed by The White Company, a renowned British luxury lifestyle brand.
You will also experience our new restaurant-style dining service onboard – new display trolleys allow you to select dishes from a choice of starters, desserts and cheeses, all served on beautiful new table settings.
The improvements will be available on all London Heathrow routes by late 2018 and on all London Gatwick routes by early 2019.
Entertainment at your fingertips
A whole world of entertainment awaits you with:
Hundreds of the latest films, documentaries, television, music, audio books and games
Personal 10.4in flat screen and noise-cancelling headphones
On-demand service that lets you choose what you want, when you want it, on most flights
A world of calm and tranquillity
Relax and recharge your batteries before the flight in one of our elegant departures lounges stocked with fine wines and drinks, refreshments, newspapers, magazines, and comfy sofas.
We also provide a range of business facilities for when you need to work including free Wi-Fi at most major airports.
On arrival into London Heathrow Terminals 3 and 5, step off the plane and into the Arrivals lounge to freshen up and get ready for the day ahead. Facilities include more delicious dining options, showers and a clothes-pressing service.
Your fast track through the airport
Patience may be a virtue but who really likes to wait? Cut through the queues with:
Your own dedicated Club World check-in desk at most airports
Fast Track security at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Worldwide Airports.
Fast Track arrivals at London Heathrow for non-EU passport holders
Priority boarding
More bags than you can carry
With Club World you can travel as light – or as heavy – as you like, thanks to our ample baggage allowance which includes one cabin bag plus a laptop or handbag on board and up to two bags in the hold.
British Airways – Premium economy
World Traveller Plus is our premium economy service, a more comfortable, relaxing experience on longer routes and proof that a premium service doesn’t have to break the bank:
Wider seats and more legroom
Small, intimate cabins with expert, attentive service
Delicious meals and full bar service
Personal entertainment system with noise-reducing headphones
Larger free baggage allowance
Board ahead of economy passengers with priority boarding
Note – any of the above information can change at any time.