Pick the right fare for your trip — compare baggage, cancellation, seat, meal and miles across all Thai Airways (TG) fare classes. Last verified 2026-05-14.
Thai Airways offers a three-tier economy (Saver / Classic / Flexi) and the Royal Silk business product (lie-flat on most long-haul aircraft, recliner on regional routes). Star Alliance member with strong Asia-Pacific connectivity through Bangkok.
Quick Pick — Which Thai Airways Fare Should You Choose?
Cheapest
Economy Saver
Confirmed travel plans
Best Value
Economy Flexi
Business travellers in economy
Most Flexible
Economy Flexi
Business travellers in economy
Fare details verified on 2026-05-14 from official Thai Airways sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.thaiairways.com before booking.
Thai Airways Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison
This comparison shows the typical inclusions for each Thai Airways fare class. Inclusions can vary by route — the fare comparison shown at booking is always authoritative.
Economy Saver
Economy
Economy Classic
Economy
Economy Flexi
Economy
Royal Silk Business
Business
Description
The cheapest Thai Airways economy fare with the most restrictive change rules. Best for confirmed travel plans.
Mid-tier Thai Airways economy with standard inclusions and moderate change flexibility.
The most flexible Thai Airways economy fare — free changes, fully refundable and the highest economy baggage.
Thai Airways business class — lie-flat on most long-haul routes (777-300ER, A350), recliner on shorter regional routes. Lounge access and Thai-style dining.
Cabin baggage
7 kg
7 kg
7 kg
7 kg × 2 pieces (typical)
Checked baggage
20 kg (typical)
30 kg (typical)
30 kg (typical)
40 kg (typical)
Seat selection
Chargeable / limited
Free standard seat selection
Free seat selection
Free business seat
Meals
Standard meal
Standard meal
Standard meal
Multi-course Thai-style dining
Cancellation fee
High
Moderate
Lowest economy fees
Lower fees
Reschedule fee
High
Moderate
Free changes
Lower change fees
Refundability
Limited refundability
Refundable with deduction
Fully refundable
Refundable
Miles earning
Reduced Royal Orchid Plus miles
Standard Royal Orchid Plus miles
Higher Royal Orchid Plus miles
High Royal Orchid Plus miles + tier bonus
Ideal for
Confirmed travel plans
Most leisure travellers
Business travellers in economy
Long-haul business travel
Thai Airways Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown
Economy SaverEconomy
The cheapest Thai Airways economy fare with the most restrictive change rules. Best for confirmed travel plans.
7 kg
20 kg (typical)
Chargeable / limited
Standard meal
High
High
Limited refundability
Reduced Royal Orchid Plus miles
Confirmed travel plans
Lowest TG fare
Economy ClassicEconomy
Mid-tier Thai Airways economy with standard inclusions and moderate change flexibility.
7 kg
30 kg (typical)
Free standard seat selection
Standard meal
Moderate
Moderate
Refundable with deduction
Standard Royal Orchid Plus miles
Most leisure travellers
Free seat selectionHigh baggage
Economy FlexiEconomy
The most flexible Thai Airways economy fare — free changes, fully refundable and the highest economy baggage.
7 kg
30 kg (typical)
Free seat selection
Standard meal
Lowest economy fees
Free changes
Fully refundable
Higher Royal Orchid Plus miles
Business travellers in economy
Maximum flexibility
Royal Silk BusinessBusiness
Thai Airways business class — lie-flat on most long-haul routes (777-300ER, A350), recliner on shorter regional routes. Lounge access and Thai-style dining.
7 kg × 2 pieces (typical)
40 kg (typical)
Free business seat
Multi-course Thai-style dining
Lower fees
Lower change fees
Refundable
High Royal Orchid Plus miles + tier bonus
Long-haul business travel
Lie-flat seat (long-haul)Lounge access
General Cancellation & Reschedule Notes
Thai Airways cancellation conditions vary by fare class. Saver is the most restrictive; Flexi and Royal Silk offer the highest flexibility. Some refunds may take longer due to international processing times.
Saver fares typically have high change fees; Classic moderate; Flexi free. Royal Silk Business offers the lowest change fees.
Consumer protections: Statutory government taxes are typically refundable on request even for non-refundable fares. EU261 (for EU departures), US DOT rules (for US departures) and similar consumer-protection regulations may also apply to your booking.
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Thai Airways Fare Types — Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Thai Airways fare is Economy Saver — The cheapest Thai Airways economy fare with the most restrictive change rules. Best for confirmed travel plans. It includes 20 kg (typical) of checked baggage with 7 kg cabin baggage. Seat selection is chargeable / limited and meals are standard meal. Cancellation: high.
Royal Silk Business is the lowest Thai Airways fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — Thai Airways business class — lie-flat on most long-haul routes (777-300ER, A350), recliner on shorter regional routes. Lounge access and Thai-style dining. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
Economy Saver is typically the least refundable Thai Airways fare — limited refundability. Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose Economy Flexi or above.
Economy Saver on Thai Airways typically includes 7 kg of cabin baggage and 20 kg (typical) of checked baggage. Allowances can vary by route — international flights typically have higher allowances than domestic short-haul. Confirm the exact allowance at booking.
Seat selection on Thai Airways Economy Saver is chargeable / limited. Thai Airways usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at Economy Flexi or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
Economy Flexi typically has free changes. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Fully refundable. Change fees vary by route, time-to-departure and destination — confirm exact fees in the fare rules at booking.
For long-haul business trips on Thai Airways, Royal Silk Business is the strongest pick — Thai Airways business class — lie-flat on most long-haul routes (777-300ER, A350), recliner on shorter regional routes. Lounge access and Thai-style dining. For shorter sectors or budget-conscious business travel, Economy Flexi delivers maximum flexibility in economy with 30 kg (typical) of baggage and fully refundable.
Thai Airways does not usually allow direct fare-tier upgrades after booking. To change to a more flexible fare, you would typically need to cancel the existing booking (subject to the original fare's cancellation rules) and book the new fare. Some airlines offer paid upgrades at check-in subject to availability — confirm at the Thai Airways website.
No — Thai Airways fare-class inclusions can vary between domestic and international routes, and between short-haul and long-haul flights. Baggage allowances are typically higher on international routes; meals and seat selection rules may also differ. Always check the fare comparison shown at booking before paying.
The most authoritative source for Thai Airways fare-class rules is the official Thai Airways website at https://www.thaiairways.com. The fare comparison page shows current inclusions at the time of booking. The data on this page was last verified on 2026-05-14.