I popped up from Phuket to Bangkok the week before last for a city break and was delighted to see the equipment listed as 744 and upon arrival at HKT there was one on the ramp just spooling down having just arrived.
Unfortunately it was not to be as it departed before us and I travelled on an A300-600 instead. As I hadn't flown on a Jumbo for nigh on 35 years I was quite disappointed.
However the return trip provided the expected thrill as, after a long bus ride around Swampy, we drew up alongside an air bridge connected to a 744-400.
Very comfortable, plenty of room but definitely showing her age.
Unfortunately the flight only takes an hour but I left the airport with a smile.