Thailand · Founded mid-20th century
Bangkok Airways Business Class
Bangkok Airways is a boutique Thai carrier that owns airports at Koh Samui, Sukhothai, and Trat. All passengers — including economy — get lounge access, making their premium cabin particularly generous.
- From
- $850
- Max savings
- 50%
- Rating
- 4.3★*
- Fleet
- 2 types
Last updated
Quick answers
At a glance
What is Bangkok Airways business class?
Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Club — Recliner with generous pitch. Seat width 18.5 inches, length 38 inches pitch.
How much can I save on Bangkok Airways?
Consolidator fares from $850 — about 50% below published retail. You earn full FlyerBonus miles.
Which lounges does Bangkok Airways use?
Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge (BKK/USM). Worldwide: Own lounges at Koh Samui, Sukhothai.
The Airline
About Bangkok Airways
A comprehensive look at Bangkok Airways's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
Bangkok Airways is a boutique Thai carrier that owns airports at Koh Samui, Sukhothai, and Trat. All passengers — including economy — get lounge access, making their premium cabin particularly generous.
The business class experience
Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Club features Recliner with generous pitch. Seat width is 18.5 inches and fully extended bed length is 38 inches pitch — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Bangkok Airways's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via Overhead monitors, no personal screens. Dining on Bangkok Airways: Thai cuisine, complimentary meals on all flights. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 30kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge (BKK/USM). At other airports worldwide: Own lounges at Koh Samui, Sukhothai. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, Bangkok Airways business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“Unique boutique airline. Owns exclusive airports. Lounge access for all passengers. Best way to reach Koh Samui. Thai hospitality throughout.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking Bangkok Airways with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with Bangkok Airways gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 50% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Bangkok Airways tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in FlyerBonus, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available Bangkok Airways dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Bangkok Airways under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside Bangkok Airways business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Club
- Seat type
- Recliner with generous pitch
- Seat width
- 18.5 inches
- Seat length
- 38 inches pitch
- In-flight entertainment
- Overhead monitors, no personal screens
- Dining
- Thai cuisine, complimentary meals on all flights
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 30kg checked
- Miles program
- FlyerBonus
Home lounge
Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge (BKK/USM)
Lounges at other airports
Own lounges at Koh Samui, Sukhothai
Aircraft types
“Unique boutique airline. Owns exclusive airports. Lounge access for all passengers. Best way to reach Koh Samui. Thai hospitality throughout.”
Top Routes
Popular Bangkok Airways business class routes
The most-booked Bangkok Airways premium routes through our consolidator contracts.
- Bangkok → Koh SamuiBangkok Airways Club$450from
- Bangkok → Luang PrabangBangkok Airways Club$650from
- Bangkok → Phnom PenhBangkok Airways Club$550from
- Bangkok → Siem ReapBangkok Airways Club$600from
Fleet
Bangkok Airways aircraft we book
Bangkok Airways bangkok airways blue ribbon club on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
- Airbus A320Airbus
Standard single-aisle workhorse — 150-180 seats typical. Most operators install regional-first (2-2 recliner) Business class for 4-7 hour flights; no lie-flat Business on this airframe.
- ATR 72ATR
Regional turboprop — typically 70 seats, no premium cabin on most operators. Used on short intra-regional flights (intra-island, intra-Europe regional, India domestic, etc.).
See the full Bangkok Airways fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
Bangkok Airways carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | PG |
| ICAO airline code | BKP |
| Canonical name | Bangkok Airways |
| Country | Thailand |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Alliance | Independent / no alliance affiliation |
| Hub airports | — |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q806487 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
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