In seven days and nine hours we get on the Taiwanese big pub in the sky to fly from London to BKK
We've always flown Thai before, but Eva was much cheaper this time. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who's flown Eva before and what you think of them? What have we got to look forward to? or to worry about?
Songkran in HH? Crazy and spectacular. Get very wet though Inside and out
RICHARD OF LOXLEY
It’s none of my business what people say and think of me. I am what I am and do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. It makes life so much easier.
Have used EVA extensively - BKK - Tapei & BKK - London.
Fairly modern fleet and as far as I know, one of the few airlines that still have a 100% safety record.
Their Economy deluxe on longhaul is great - business class style seat with economy service and not too much extra to pay on already very competitive seat prices.
One very very minor complaint - sometimes they are not too generous with the falling down water - unlike Thai where you get almost non stop supplies.
Overall a very good airline - particularly good with young kids.
When I came back last November to retire, I had 10kgs extra luggage for which I was asked to pay around 300 quid!
However, I was also given a second option to upgrade to the Deluxe Economy class for 100 quid and carry the excess luggage for free. A no brainer! I was then put in a seat with extra leg space and no one else in the three seats to my right!
Most airlines would have happily taken my 300 quid and not even told me about the upgrade. I think the extra 100 quid is woth it even without excess baggage.
The other good thing about Eva is the timing particularly on the way back. The flight leaves just after lunch and gets you back at around 6pm the same day thus minimising jet lag.
Good luck on your trip and Songhran is everywhere. You can't miss it!
