AirAsiaX vs Thai Airways – Airline Ratings

With amazing food, spectacular scenery, plenty to do and an attractive price point, Thailand would have to be among the most yearned for and missed travel destinations during Covid times.

The good news is that they’re back up and running and there are many direct flight options to get you there quickly. Travellers are looking for ways to cut costs where they can and one of these is considering a low-cost airline for their long-haul travel.  On the surface, the low-cost airfare is attractive and affordable but what is the real cost of travelling long haul by the time you add food, water, bags, seat selection and comfort?

We compare the cost and on board experience on a Sydney to Bangkok return flight on Thai AirAsiaX and Thai Airways departing on October 2^nd and returning October 17^th 2023.

Our flight with AirAsiaX came to $900 AUD with the inclusion of a meal and one small bottle of…