Thai to bring B747-400's back to Sydney

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

As per 15NOV11 GDS timetable and inventory display, THAI has adjusted planned operational aircraft on selected routes starting December 2011.

Further, due to on-going flooding situation, a number of long-haul routes sees temporary service reduction by average 1-2 weekly for the first-half of December 2011. Note the Star Alliance member is continuing to monitor the situation and future bookings, and will further adjust planned operation when required.

Bangkok – Sydney 16JAN12 – 24MAR12 Boeing 747-400 replaces Airbus A340-600, 2 Daily

Source: http://airlineroute.net/2011/11/14/tg-dec11/

Lets hope for Sydney spotters, the Retro jet comes down for a visit during this period.

[Shayne G]

No way!!!! I've been waiting years to see Thai 747's come back to Sydney!

[Jaryd stock]

Bring on the 50th anniversary scheme.... Great to see the queen of the skies come back. Stefan on a side point is there any Thai Royal Barge liveries left I'm thinking no but just checking......

[Shayne G]

Airframes to keep an eye on:


HS-TGY: This is currently the only 747 left in the old scheme, fingers crossed it operates to Sydney and will keep the livery long enough as Thai are repainting them at a very rapid rate now.

HS-TGP: As Stefan mentioned, it is in retro livery. I believe this aircraft was painted after the Thai 747's stopped coming to Sydney meaning this livery has never been to Sydney.

HS-TGW: In Star Alliance livery, this one visited often to Sydney but it's definately welcome back as it is an TG 747!

[Kieran Wells]

Originally Posted by Shayne G

Airframes to keep an eye on:

HS-TGP: As Stefan mentioned, it is in retro livery. I believe this aircraft was painted after the Thai 747's stopped coming to Sydney meaning this livery has never been to Sydney.

Very true.. Hasn't been here...

[Tim Bowrey]

TGP has new seating as its used for LHR, FRA, ZRH, CPH routes etc similar to A346 so we will more than likely get it. 2 of the 3 types of 744 that TG have, should come here. The ones with old J and Y more than likely wont come.

Shaynr I think TGY is an 'All Series' 744 so may not come unless unschedualled change. Only aircraft in TG fleet in old scheme now. TKA and TKB(773's) were the last ones that are now painted.

[Shayne G]

Yeah Tim, TGY is in some sort of old configuration and probably won't come here unless there is an unscheduled changed. I think the aircraft will be updated in 2012 and will probably recieve the new livery when that is done but hopefully that is after TG 744's are done servicing Sydney. Though it is unlikely, there is still a chance so you never know!

[Tony G]

Great find Stefan. Cannot get enough 747s out here. The retro and the previous colour schemes would be a nice catch.

[Shayne G]

Shaynr I think TGY is an 'All Series' 744 so may not come unless unschedualled change

I noticed TG475 is scheduled at this time to be " Boeing 747 All Series Passenger " equipment 1 day a week and arrive in SYD every Tuesday while 747s are back. I presume TGY is the only one in this configuration? The old livery seems likely to return

[Andrew Coggan]

Thai 744 ops start here tomorrow with the first due in as TG475!