Great vlog Ian. We're intrigued as to what your plans are. Good luck 👍 🏴🙏🇹🇭
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Keep it locked and see what happens 😉
@cabovermike4 ай бұрын
Bad shout that Ian, shipping out a couple of days before they increase the visa exempt to 60 days,.it all happened a bit fast,.any questions asked about the one way tkt at the Thai airways check in at LHR ? Love those half empty flights,. I’m going out on a one way tkt next trip, saves a bunch of agro on predicting return dates to uk, good idea if your staying long term, hopefully I’ll be out for 15 months minimum soon,. Enjoy.
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
60 days was only announced yesterday so too late for me. onwardticket.com/ only cost me $16 As I used the website to check in and only needed bag drop I didn't see any staff that could have asked me. In Bangkok, I wasn't asked although I was expecting to be asked. The flight was less than a quarter full so the cabin crew loved it. Best and fastest service I have ever had!
@keithhardy85134 ай бұрын
They usually ask to see a return OR onward ticket on check in, but sometimes they don't. It all depends on the check in staff I think, but good to have, to save hassle and delays at check in.
@Watfordfc20304 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable video and shall look forward to more of your adventures cheers Ian
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@paul5094 ай бұрын
Hi,Ian. Good to see you back again buddy.I always prefer TG911 as, you say it gets you into BKK around 6-6.30 am.For me I go to Phuket on a connecting flight so, about an hour and, a half at BKK untill I depart.Sounds very interesting,very informative almost felt as if I was there.Thanks Ian,have a good stay and,I will catch you on the next.Sawadee Krap.😊🙏
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Yes TG911 is good for connecting flights. Also good to just get into Bangkok early and if you can get an early check in then good to get a nice shower and rest before heading out for evening drinks. Thanks for watching.
@MrFerrari4304 ай бұрын
Great to see you're back in paradise Ian ..Look forward to the updates ..Cheers,Matt
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Thanks more to come
@GARYINLEEDS4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, shared.
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
@skhaos18652 ай бұрын
@9:30 side eye look 😒 😂😂😂😂
@boredofcarverticaladverts4 ай бұрын
Halfway through this video and enjoying it, in last few days iv been trying to convince myself to book for Bangkok for next week and this video doing a good job in convincing me! Was thinking of booking a one way as I don't know if I will stay for 2 weeks or 28 days , but worried it might be an issue
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Go for it. Book a one way ticket then onwardticket.com/ and book your "onward" ticket.
@timcolling25584 ай бұрын
Always enjoy an Ian Black Travel day vlog - enjoy your trip hope you have a great time out there
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@gavinblundell8544 ай бұрын
I always prefer the morning flight and gives u a full day in Thailand when u arrive. The good thing about Thai airways they have 3-3-3 configuration on there 777 unlike a lot of other airlines eg emirates
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Yes 3-3-3 is better
@dodgydino14 ай бұрын
That's a fast edit.... enjoy the warm weather
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
It sure is. Nice and warm here.
@Joeyglide4 ай бұрын
Flew with Thai LHR-BKK and back in May. On the way there, empty row and able to lie down, on the way back middle seat was free but unable to lie down. Having flown non direct multiple times, I will never do so again. The extra circa 200 quid is so worth it for me. Flying back on the 00:55 flight is also perfect, able to sleep on the plane and then straight back on to UK time when back, even with 12 hour work day the next day I felt fine.
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Yes good flight times with Thai
@onthemoveallover4 ай бұрын
gosh haven't seen you for many a new moon mr i black nice to see you with your next trip to be revealed as and when stay with it all will become clear stay tuned
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Yes am still around. One of the OG vloggers now lol. Thanks for watching.
@craigfurby77064 ай бұрын
Hi Ian, may I ask if the plane is so empty, is it acceptable to lay down across a row of seats to try and get some decent sleep?
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
On this flight everybody did. I had a row to myself and did just that.
@craigfurby77064 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm thinking of Thai airways for that reason 👍
@willbarnes47924 ай бұрын
Yea Ian back . Do you prefer Thai Airways, abd do you prefer the morning flight or night flight .
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
The times Thai Air fly suit me better. If another air line did the same times and was cheaper I would use them.
@kingelvis1977d4 ай бұрын
Had enough of the British weather already have you Ian or is the upcoming election 😅 .I agree the early flight is much more preferable.
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Yes. All to much, weather, politics you name it. Time to bail.
@danwoods11114 ай бұрын
Good luck Ian... gone again! I did hear you left mtv.
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Had enough, time to bail.
@AAAA889274 ай бұрын
Flew Thai buisness class recently and thought it had gone down hill. At the united air lounge at Heathrow the showers were unavailable. The buisness class cabin looked tired, meals where inedible and in flight entertainment was shocking. It used to be so much better. Eva business class also poor these days
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
Business class I just cant justify spending that much money for a ticket. And if the service i a poor as you say then no way am I going to book that.
@johnsyperth4 ай бұрын
I'm flying thai business Saturday to bkk can't wait to land in the land of smiles
@jonhobson35924 ай бұрын
Surprised was so empty 😮
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
So was I.
@Fazak384 ай бұрын
Seems the airlines would rather the plane fly empty than offer lower fares. A lot of flight revues showing lots of empty seats lately. Yet Thailand just announced longer visas stays and easier entry for many nations. As inflation and a falling economy begins to bite. Tough times coming for all these countries that rely on tourism. And airlines bury their heads in the sand rather than fill seays.
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
The airlines book the slots and routes so have to fly or they lose both. £500 for a one way ticket is too high though. I once paid £420 return!
@chrisrussell67814 ай бұрын
Yes,it does seem a bit short sighted. Thai Airways are quite expensive now so I have started using Eva with no complaints.
@Marcho9784 ай бұрын
Not necessarily. Sometimes this is done intentionally for cargo capacity rather than passenger service. In the context of Thailand, that country does export quite a few things to the UK and Europe, like tropical fruit and veg, fresh tuna/prawns etc. On the return leg the UK does export high end engineering equipment, medical devices etc which may be too high value to sit on a cargo ship for months. The airlines make a huge premium from air cargo, sometimes more than what people pay in the cabin above. It’s the same reason why Turkish Airlines sends A330/A350/787 and even the 777-300ER to Heathrow daily. Unless it’s peak school holiday season, airlines like TK make a loss on their passenger revenue with every wide body they fly to Heathrow. But as far as I’m aware, the bottom of these widebodies are again rammed full of fresh fruit and veg, seafood and perishable goods for the UK supermarkets. Talk about why the cost of Mediterranean sea bass from Turkey at the local fishmonger is so high; it’s because the airlines take a huge premium for bringing it to you.
@kevinperkins86184 ай бұрын
Coffee? Get a 🍺 down your neck
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
I wish, cant drink alcohol before a flight.
@weementaldavy59874 ай бұрын
Fictitious bookings, lying about Heathrow Express. You naughty boy. Just joking Ian. Looking forward to your future vids. Just out of curiosity, how the fk do you book a fictitious flight ?? they usual ask to see the ticket.
@Blackinthailand4 ай бұрын
If you don't ask you don't get, He who dares wins! Goto Onward Ticket, onwardticket.com/ I wasn't asked either end if I had an onward ticket this time so I didn't actually need it but it only cost me $16.