Thai Business Class to Chiang Rai

TG 134
BKK-CEI (Bangkok to Chiang Rai)
A300-600
February 3, 2011
1:40P-3:50P (sked 3:00P)
14JK

At T-40 we headed to bus Gate 1D and the bus ride to our gate, which happen to be a jetway gate at another (non domestic) concourse. Three flights up and we're in the jetway and our A300, which featured dated but very comfortable Business Class seats with fluffy pillows and a pleasant looking cabin.

A reminder that today I'm not flying AA or DL or any other US legacy... young, attractive FAs...

Proof that a hot meal can be served to 28 J class pax on a 60 minute flight (or even a 30 minute flight)...

2:01P Wheels up
2:07P FAs jump to action
2:08P Linens on table trays
2:09P Carts rolling down the aisle with meals and beverage service (but no alcohol on domestic flights)
2:26P Service finished, trays picked up and cabin clean

Hot noodle chicken dish was pretty good...

Dessert looked and tasted a little scary. I passed...

Our one hour flight turned into 1:45 as we were forced to circle (2 gates only) CEI for 45 minutes for what the captain described as "VIP movement". OK, other than check-in, the ground experience was pretty nasty. But once on board, a most pleasant experience and introduction to TG.