Nik H. 3 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Pilot competency is also about take-off and landing cycles. Not just flying hours. A 737 Pilot flies 80 hours a month. In MH the cycle to hours ratio for B737 is almost 1:1. Which implies 80 Take-off and landing per month. An A380 Pilot doing long haul will cover 100 hours in 5 London Runs. But since its a Double crew run, he will probably do only 3 take-off and landings. Hence its pretty important when introducing a new fleet type, the initial hunt for sectors in schedule planning is put in place. Airlines that look far actually cost this into its operating budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Our beloved national carrier is on the other hand going full steam ahead with KUL-LHR vv soon after dugong delivery Well, I suppose people can always learn the hard way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Our beloved national carrier is on the other hand going full steam ahead with KUL-LHR vv soon after dugong delivery Well, I suppose people can always learn the hard way May be MH have better simulator instruction than TG, SQ, AF and KE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Could be Likely they will end up with simulated 5* service then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelson 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 TG's inaugural A380 service is now scheduled earlier on 6 Oct instead of 28 Oct. THAI Moves Forward Planned Airbus A380 Inauguration to early-Oct 2012 by JL Update at 0915GMT 24AUG12 As per 24AUG12 GDS timetable and inventory display, THAI is moving forward Airbus A380 inauguration date to 06OCT12, instead of 28OCT12. Inaugural flight remains unchanged, as the Star Alliance member will first operate Bangkok – Hong Kong route, followed by Bangkok – Singapore. Bangkok – Hong Kong 06OCT12 – 14DEC12 TG600 BKK0800 – 1145HKG 380 D TG601 HKG1325 – 1505BKK 380 D Bangkok – Singapore 06OCT12 – 14DEC12 TG409 BKK1705 – 2020SIN 380 D TG410 SIN2200 – 2320BKK 380 D Above schedules are in effect from 06OCT12 to 27OCT12. Following planned A380 service remains unchanged for the moment: Bangkok – Frankfurt eff 15DEC12 TG920/921 Bangkok – Tokyo Narita eff 16JAN13 TG676/677 Bangkok – Paris CDG eff 16FEB13 TG930/931 Source: http://airlineroute.net/2012/08/24/tg-380-oct12/ Anyone gonna try out our neighbour's dugong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Our beloved national carrier is on the other hand going full steam ahead with KUL-LHR vv soon after dugong delivery Well, I suppose people can always learn the hard way Self confidence at it's finest. (Ok, clean up the spilled coffee please.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) Thai Airways will take delivery of its first Airbus A380 today and has announced the routes on which it plans to deploy the aircraft.The Star Alliance carrier will first operate the A380 on one of its daily services on the Bangkok-Hong Kong and Bangkok-Singapore routes from 6 October to 14 December. On 15 December, the aircraft will then be deployed on a daily Bangkok-Frankfurt service. Thai expects to receive its second A380 in November, says a spokeswoman. In 2013, the A380s will be deployed on flights to Tokyo Narita from 16 January, to Paris on 16 February, to Osaka Kansai on 16 August and to Sydney on 16 September. All of the four services will be operated daily, says the airline. Thai Airways has six A380s on order. http://www.flightglo...e-plans-376982/ Can't imagine why they would wanna operate to Kansai with one of the highest landing fees in the world... Edited September 28, 2012 by alberttky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) In celebration of the arrival of the A380 from ** 6 October to 14 December 12, Thai Airways is pleased to announce that for a limited time period only, passengers can experience the A380 on the Singapore Bangkok route at these exclusive fares. A380 Gifts Be on board THAI's first A380 flight to Bangkok on 6 Oct and receive a special A380 gift. * Additional 10kgs baggage allowance for Q class booking and above **Subject to regulatory approval http://www.thaiairwa....asp?promoid=48 Edited October 1, 2012 by xtemujin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted October 6, 2012 Yes, Thai A380 on the way to SIN now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted October 6, 2012 Hopefully one of us is onboard the inaugural. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 6, 2012 Hopefully one of us is onboard the inaugural. Looks great on the outside, plush-ier than MH on the inside. However, MH did a better job on the predeparture-inaugural-flights activities & momentos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2012 There is already one trip report up (BKK-HKG) http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/trip_reports/read.main/227321/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted October 7, 2012 Another two. From SQ Talk. BKK-SIN http://www.sqtalk.co...ead.php?t=13061 BKK-BKK http://www.sqtalk.co...ead.php?t=13043 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2012 Had a whole bunch of friends on the inaugurals. Was booked on the "original" inaugural on Oct 28, but TG moved it forward. My little brother from Australia couldn't make the earlier date so we stuck to the 28th. Nevermind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 7, 2012 Had a whole bunch of friends on the inaugurals. Was booked on the "original" inaugural on Oct 28, but TG moved it forward. My little brother from Australia couldn't make the earlier date so we stuck to the 28th. Nevermind Hehe... You got TGed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Another one is up. http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/trip_reports/read.main/227434/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
