Flights to Thailand

7POSTS

20 hours ago

I have never flown internationally. Is the leg space on a international flight the same as on a domestic flight? I'm 6'3 and I require more leg space. I usually have to set in an exit row or upgrade to first class for more leg space when I fly. I will be flying out of Houston,Texas when I depart. I was told that a business 1st class/ luxury flights change range from $2,500 and up. How far in advance should I book my flight? What time and day of the week should I book for the best price? I do know that it will be a very long flight. I would like my first international flight to be as comfortable as possible. Please share any and all information on flying to Thailand. Share your pros and cons.

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Intl guy jim Active member

60POSTS

18 hours ago

With all the budget airlines jumping in I don't know if you can still generalize, but in the past most interntional flights did provide a MINIMALLY additional space.

Pricing fluctuates, but generally planning further ahead opens more opportunities for discounts. One of the outfits I used to find me discounts asked clients to plan 3-6 months ahead.

I'm 6'0", and I spent way too many hours in cramped seats when in my 30-40's. Worst was a Tokyo - LAX stuck in a middle seat with an OBESE person in the aisle row, that had to turn back one hour into the flight to get a heart attack victim back to a Japanese hospital. NEVER AGAIN

To me, it is worth reducing the number of flights to buy Business Class!