After reaching security, had handbag scanned. shoes had to be taken off. cleared without issue.
Boarding Gate
After security,I sat and charged my phone. After having sufficient charge, spent sometime browsing in duty free shops and had breakfast. Checked the boarding gate details. I had from Pier C to arrive in Pier D.
TG 471 would be departing from gate D2
Queue formed for boarding.
Boarding
Ground crew checked passport and boarding pass and allowed to continue towards aircraft.
Crew waiting at door, greeting passengers and directing to seat.
Onboard
I had chosen seat while booking the ticket. I had selected window seat. Oman Air and Etihad in next gate.
Settled in seat, waited for door to close.
Pushback and Departure
Pushback was on time, A long taxi to runway. With 2 flights departed before this. Watch video to enjoy the departure.
Safety demonstration was conducted on personal screen.
Window view
After takeoff, aircraft continue ascending.
Continued the climb and then turned South.
Drinks Service
Peanuts served followed by drinks after takeoff.
Flight information
Route
I chose red wine for drink
Breakfast Service
Breakfastl service followed drinks after 30 minute
I had selected the chicken option, got chicken sausage, omlette and roasted potato
Seat Pocket MAterial
Headphones, safety card, inflight, duty free and lifestyle magazine in seat pocket.
View of safety card and inflight magazine
Sawasdee - inflight magazine
Thai Airways Boeing 747-400 safety card
Full view
Cruising over Cambodia
Still 8 hours to landing.
After meal, windows shades were down and rested for few hours.
Inflight
Occasionally checked through the window after few hours of rest. Aircraft was flying over Australia.
Dinner Service
Dinner was served 2 hours before landing.
I chose chicken option
Food was good, Meal tray was cleared soon after eating.
Twilight as aircraft flies over NSW.
Another 1 hour and 10 minutes to landing
Landing in Sydney
Captain came on the mic and announced descend would commence soon. Crew cleared the cabin and conducted safety check. Aircraft would be landing from South on runway 34L. watch video to experience landing.
After landing, aircraft continued on gate after a short taxi.
View of Etihad Airways A380 as Thai parked at the gate.
Captian announced to disarm doors. Disembarkation was orderly/
Immigration and quarantine
I had exited the aircraft and reached the Smartgate kiosk. Provided my information and ticket was generated.
Carried the ticket to Smartgate, inserted ticket and gate was opened.
As I was waiting at baggage collection, I was approached by officer. Looked at my passport and asking about my travel and where i live. One of the question, why I travelled through Bangkok. I answered her question. She did not ask me anything after that.
My bag came soon after.
I wasn't carrying any declarable item and was allowed to exit.
Exiting Airport
After exiting the terminal, I reached the car park and drove home.
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Verdict
Thai Airways
7.3/10
Cabin7.5
Cabin crew7.5
Entertainment/wifi6.5
Meal/catering7.5
Bangkok - BKK
6.8/10
Efficiency7.0
Access7.0
Services6.5
Cleanliness6.5
Sydney - SYD
7.0/10
Efficiency7.0
Access7.0
Services7.0
Cleanliness7.0
Conclusion
Thai Airways service was good. Being a day flight it gets tiring as evening sets. Seat was comfortable, food was good. Transiting through Bangkok was simple as had to only clear security check. Sydney Airport was not busy being evening with not many flight arriving. Overall as satisfactory flight.
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Thanks for sharing this FR. Looks like thay used to have a very good service on their long haul flights before the pandemic. Hopefully they still keep the level after all! Nice to fly the 744!
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Nice to fly the 744!
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