[MrDK]

Originally Posted by dizbuster

When I looked, I see 23,000baht for Eva Air to London - but that's just one way. For a return it's 33,000baht. Others are cheaper...
Austrian 31,500
Gulf Air 25,900
Kuwait 22,500
Malaysian 26,500
Qatar 27,500
Royal Jordanian 27,500
Sri Lankan 23,000
Turkish airlines 24,500
However - it states quite clearly at the top "Fares do NOT include tax, insurance, fuel surcharges and security"

Once you add on the "extras" and then do the calculations with the (decreasing) exchange rate, it turns out not be so cheap. Plus, you have to state which dates etc and you can almost guarantee that the dates required are not the cheapest.

Remember - it only needs 1 seat on 1 date to be available at 22,500baht for them to be able to advertise it.

One note that I am only minimally skilled in making. A few months ago I was shopping for a ticket for my Thai friend from Europe to Thailand. Using Skymiles I was limited to 3 carriers and the best connection was with Korean Air, however, a transit required a visa even if she would not leave the transit area. So be aware that some great deals may be out of the question due to visa requirements. Make sure to do a check before booking.