Barry Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 How come that only the guys who fly first class defend the airport? CT and kojis seem to be in the minority. I really pity you two if you have to go back to DM. NOT! Josh really sums it up nicely. I don't fly first and I think it's fine.. And I've used it 6 times.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasySt Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 How can you guys complain about the new location??? It's only a bit farther to Sukhumvit, and quite a bit closer to Pattaya. What else do you want! Taxi is about the same. Cost me about 160baht from Grand President. Can't remember if that includes tolls or not. Quite a bit more walking required but that is no different than all other new airports designed for more gates and bigger planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thalenoi Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 But, the biggest, the single biggest unforgivable sin - is that the "new" airport is at something like 85% capacity - already!!! Thailand WILL end up with two airports (DM and S) cause they have no farking choice!!! No, the biggest mistake was that the place was not built with the travellers confort in mind. Did they use noise reducing materials? Did they provide easy access and dropping/pick-up facilities? Did they provide short walks to the gates? Did they provide seating for the waiting/tired edlderly? Did they provide toilets??? Did they make it easy to find your way around? Did they provide a labyrinth of shops with more expensive "duty frees" than any shop in town? Did they provide for decent priced food/drinks on your way to your gate??? Did they make sure your check-inn and arrival would give you this fuzzy sexy feeling of "I will come back to this fantastic place"??? Please think off all what makes taking a plane a nice experience and tell me what they provided for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumsoda Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Only "Nice" experience in taking a Plane...for me anyway... is when I hear over the PA.....Cabin Crew prepare for landing....I'm almost in Bkk... Then I know it's only about 40 minutes till I get to see "Someone Special" Cheers DS / DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Look at the DTW airport. A tram inside the long terminal building cuts down on long walks. I am concerned the Swampypoo terminal may suffer structural failure. Cracked floors, cracked windows, leaking pipes, and jammed doors all point to this possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 And become a tourist attraction ... like Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Isn't it likely that the if the runways have cracks due to not having a level bottom, the same applies to the terminal building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Not to worry! Bangkok Post 13 Feb 2007 Suvarnabhumi runway declared safe (dpa) A two-week investigation into about 100 cracks that have appeared on the taxiways and a runway of Bangkok's $3.9-billion-dollar Suvarnabhumi Airport found that the damage is less serious than expected, inspectors said Monday. "Judging from our two-week investigation, I'm confident that the runway is safe," said Tortrakul Yomnak, a chief engineer for the Airports of Thailand government agency, which led the inquiry. The appearance of cracks and ruts only four months after the airport opened on September 28, has proven a major embarrassment for Thailand, which has touted the new facility as securing Bangkok's position as South-East Asia's aviation hub. The cracks, mostly found in the taxiways and at the tip of the east runway where jets start off, has also led to speculation that Suvarnabhumi might need to be closed for major repairs. But the investigation into the problem has revealed that the cracks are primarily on the surface and do not indicate a major problem with the engineering work below the tarmac, Tortrakul said. Tortrakul, who two weeks ago was warning that the airport might need to be closed for three years, concluded Monday that repairs to the runway, one of two at the airport, would take at most one month or a few hours. He refused to directly answer reporters' questions as to whether Suvarnabhumni would need to be closed for repairs. Thailand has been sending mixed signals about Suvarnabhumi Airport, which has become part of a broader political struggle. Suvarnabhumi was a pet project of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup on September 19 on charges of corruption and dividing the nation. Thaksin, a billionaire telecommunications tycoon turned politician, claimed responsibility for pushing the 3.9-billion-dollar project through to completion, although he was heavily criticized for rushing construction and allowing corrupt deals to flourish. Last week, the cabinet agreed to allow both Don Muang, the capital's old airport, which closed to commercial flights on September 28, and Suvarnabhumi to operate as international airports. A decision to actually reopen Don Muang has not yet been announced. Don Muang, which served as the capital's airport for 92 years, is on land owned by the Air Force, which has always benefited financially from the commercial airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 p.s. Once again, THERE WEREN'T ANY EFFING AIRLINES 92 YEARS AGO! Don Muang was the RTAF aerodrome. Where do they get these morons for "reporters"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianTroy Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 The small Thai First lounge with windows to the runway in Don Muang has been the nicest lounge in the universe . They even had a piano . And because nobody knew the lounge was there , plenty of space . Yeah and when you wanted to light up a cigarette they sent you straight through the hall to the business lounge! If you don't smoke you don't understand the pain in the ass and the importance of the last 2 cigarettes before you are on cold turkey for the next 12 hours! Limbo, I wouldn't fly first if it wasn't affordable! I am not spending EUR 7.800 for a ticket, I am not insane. In off season I book economy, get automatically upgraded to business and buy for 600 USD an upgrade from business to first (one way)! The dollar is so low recently I am paying about EUR 2000,- for a first class ticket round trip which entitles me to get the same service as someone who pays EUR 5800,- more than me, it is actually cheaper than a business class ticket which is EUR 2300,- In that conext it hopefully looks less snobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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