Trip Report: Thai Airways International TG318 Bangkok to Mumbai
Flight details:
Airlines: THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL [TG]
Flight: TG318 BOM-BKK
Reg: HS-TJS "Phra Nakhon "
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200
Departure MUMBAI CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI Terminal 2: 23.35
Arrival BANGKOK SUVARNABHUMI INTL: 05.35
Total time: 4 hours 30 mins
VIDEO: Thai Airways International TG318 Mumbai to Bangkok
Introduction
This is return trip report is from April 2018. Read Trip Report: Thai Airways International TG317 Bangkok to Mumbai
This trip report covers flight till Bangkok. Watch video to enjoy the flight experience.
Check-IN
I arrived at airport early and joined the check-in queue. My bag was underweight as I like travelling light. I received the boarding pass for both flights. I would be transiting through Bangkok, with transit time of approx 2.30 hours
Security and Immigration
In Mumbai, security check is conducted first followed by immigration. I cleared both without issue. Immigration took sometime due to peak departure time.
Departure Area
As I had plenty of time before boarding, As most airline departing to South East Asia offer one meal usually after departure. I decided to have some food.
I had a Dosa, Idli, Vada combination meal along with tea.
Towards Gate
Gate area for international flights are on the North West Pier. Long walk towards gate.
Have to take escalator to reach the gate area.
Walked around for sometime.
bOARDING
As departure time got near, sat closer to gate.
Boarding call was made on time. Thai Airways would be departing from gate 77.
Onboard
Boarding pass was scanned and handed back. Queue had formed at the entrance. Security personal checked the boarding pass. Crew checked the boarding pass and directed towards seat. Having chosen window seat while booking. Settled and organised for departure.
Departure
Pushback commenced on time, crew conducted safety check. Safety video was displayed on personal screen. Watch pushback and departure video.
Flight Information
After departure, aircraft flew West, turned North and then East .
Flight information in Thai.
Flight route over Eastern Maharashtra
Flight information - 3 hours and 10 minutes to arrival.
Speed and altitude information
Speed and altitude in meters.
Being a red-eye, flight was in darkness. Windows shades were down soon after departure.
Meal Service
Meal service started after attaining cruising altitude. Meal option was Veg or Non-veg.
I had selected non-veg and got chicken. Food was similair as on Thai Simile Bangkok - Mumbai flight.Got additional muffin on this flight. Read Thai Smile HS-TXC "Nong Bua Lam Phu" WE335 BKK-BOM
SEAT POCKET MATERIAL
Seat pocket contained the safety card, inflight magazine, duty free and lifestyle magazine.
Thai Airways Boeing 777-200ER safety card
Inflight Magazine
Inflight
Crew collected tray and lights were switched off after meal, Light remained off till just before descent. Reminder of flight was spent sleeping. Almost all had fallen asleep. Crew did conduct water service couple of times.
Arriving in Bangkok
Captain announced descent Crew completed safety check before landing. As it was dark outside, cabin light was switched off to improve outside visibility.
Aircraft landed smoothly and after a long taxi parked at bus gate. Watch arrival video
Disembarkation was from the front door.
View of aircraft.
Bus was waiting at the stair.
Seated in rear, I was on last bus.
Short Bus Ride and TRansit
After de-boarding checked the flight information for next flight and continued towards security check.
Hope you enjoyed this trip report. Thanks for reading.
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