Thai Airways ROP Upgrade: More Benefits, Flexible Mileage Program

Khaosod•Economy•19d ago

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Thai Airways revamps its Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) program with new mileage redemption options, elevated privileges, and enhanced digital security.

•Thai Airways has launched a revamped Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) program, introducing new features like ROP Smart Miles Pay and Lite for flexible mileage redemption.
•The upgrade includes easier tier qualification criteria, bonus miles, enhanced privileges such as special check-in counters and free Wi-Fi, and improved digital security measures.
•New digital security features will include a transition from 7-digit to 10-digit membership numbers and enhanced password and email verification processes.

•Thai Airways announced the "ROP: The New Chapter Begins" initiative to enhance the Royal Orchid Plus program.
•Thai Airways introduced ROP Smart Miles Pay and ROP Smart Miles Pay Lite to offer greater flexibility in using miles for ticket purchases.
•Effective July 13, 2026, ROP Smart Miles Pay Lite provides an option to use miles for flights departing from Bangkok.
•Royal Orchid Plus has updated its membership tier qualification criteria to be more flexible, effective August 5, 2026.
•New rewards include bonus miles for members who accumulate qualifying miles annually, starting January 1, 2027.
•Enhanced privileges for members now include a special check-in counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport and free Wi-Fi for all member tiers.
•Digital security enhancements, including changing membership numbers to 10 digits, will be effective August 5, 2026.
•As a launch promotion, members who download the THAI Mobile App by July 31, 2026, will receive 330 bonus miles.

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Thai Airways(การบินไทย)ℹ️

A national airline that has announced upgrades to its Royal Orchid Plus frequent flyer program.

Royal Orchid Holidays

A platform integrated with the Royal Orchid Plus program to offer travel services, hotels, and activities.

Royal Orchid Plus

Thai Airways' frequent flyer program that has undergone a significant upgrade to its benefits and features.

ROP The Experience

A special program within Royal Orchid Plus that offers exclusive activities and experiences redeemable with miles.

Junior Sky Explorers

A mascot-based initiative for young members of Royal Orchid Plus, with special baggage tags being distributed.

ROP Smart Miles Pay

A new redemption option within Royal Orchid Plus that allows members to combine cash and miles for ticket purchases.

ROP Smart Miles Pay Lite

A simplified version of ROP Smart Miles Pay, offering a multiplier for miles used to purchase tickets in specific fare classes.

Kittipong Sarasamabhorn(นายกิตติพงษ์ สารสมบูรณ์)

Chief Commercial Officer of Thai Airways who commented on the enhancements to the Royal Orchid Plus program.

THAI Mobile App

The official mobile application for Thai Airways, offering a promotional bonus miles for new downloads.

Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The main international airport where Thai Airways will offer a special check-in counter for its elite members.