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Can one get to this airport by public transport from Metro Manila? Is Qatar’s partner lounge at Clark now ready? It seems like the other disadvantage besides distance from Manila is you won’t be able to use Cathay’s lounge, which is arguably the best at MNL airport. But the upside is you won’t have to worry about getting Qatar-ed for this flight as it is a 787 they use. It’s better than their 2-2-2 abreast 77W.
A comment below said passenger was dissapointed with pancit canton In business class. Read again: PANCIT CANTON SERVED IN BUSINESS CLASS!! If that isn't final nail in the coffin!1. Pang OFW lang talaga.
This December it's going to be Bonjour Paris, as the latest news that Air France 🇫🇷 is returning to the Philippines with direct nonstop flights to Manila from Paris Charles De Gaulle making it easier for European visitors and business people flying to the Philippines and for us Schengen Visa holders who regularly travel to Europe 🇪🇺. We're the only country in Asia with no direct flights to Europe and will soon change, hopefully we can see Lufthansa, British Airways, Swiss International, ITA Airways (Italia Transporto Aereo) successor to the now defunct Alitalia could return to the Philippines again. It's "Au Revoir ' to layovers when flying to Europe 🇪🇺.
I had a business lunch there hosted by my Russian business partner. The food, the service and the ambiance was remarkable! Unfortunately, it is n longer possible for an American or European to experience.
I always fly Qantas business class and especially love the A 330-200. I fly Syd to Denpasar 3x a year . Regardless of what people say I still prefer to fly Qantas.
The worst planes to fly on the service is pathetic as for the plastic food that makes me throw up Qantas is now one of the worst airlines to fly on they didn't make the top 20 airlines for service it really has reached rock bottom like nth Korea airlines it now considered as the worst airline Thanks to the CEOs who ran it to the ground for profit The new CEO is no better than Alan Joyce sack her now.
Hi! im flying business class with my lap infant by myself. do you think the seat is big enough for my baby and I to sleep together? Im petite and my baby will be 1 year one by then!
Flew to Manila from California on economy, very good and pleasant experience, thumbs up to PAL Airlines. Also very comfortable at NAIA,,,that was 2022, will retire in 2025 there, looking forward to it!!!
Flew PAL Business Class, LAX/MNL R/T with wife few months back. The A-lounge in Manila Terminal 1 was a joke. Typhoon hit Manila day before we left. Our flight trail the typhoon after reaching Taiwan. Rough turbulence nonstop from there until just before Seattle. The 'Angle Bed' dangling 2/3 way down, and hit the floor board with every dip and turbulence. Wife's IFE never worked, even after flight attendent reset. The 2-3-2 configuration leave no room between seats for accessories. Several passengers had their cellphone slipped under the seat during flight. My included. Had to wait for aircraft mechanic to come on board at Manila to take the seat apart to retrieve the phone. Can't leave without it. All immigration data were loaded on the phone. $11,000 for second class flight. So glad UNITED now have nonstop SFO-MNL. Their 777-300 Business Class are configured 1-2-1 with plenty of space. Most importantly, they have '180 degree' flat bed. There R/T fare is $4900. Sorry PAL. UNITED SFO-MNL my choice for Philippine from now on.
1-2-1 is way better. I flew LAX to MNL on the 2-2 configuration and I hated having to crawl over the guy sitting next to me, that was laid out in their flat bed sleeping, every time I needed to use the CR.
Did you know that the iconic trademark "Sarong Kebaya" worn by the cabin crew of Singapore Airlines was created by the renowned French fashion designer Pierre Balmain in the 1970s is well known in the world of Haute Couture along with Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Kenzo, and other big names in the fashion houses of Paris, France.
These Mabuhay Class seats are almost Identical to a Korean Air 2-3-2 Prestige Class B777 BE Minpod. If you're traveling as a family you take the whole row but leave the middle seat to a different passenger. Had this experience on KE086 HL-7733 December 18 2006 My mother was across from me I had the Aisle side Businessman middle Father and Brother on his opposite side. PR 2-3-2 Mabuhay Class Recaro CL6510/CL6710 A350 Thompson Vantage XL < NH Safran Skylounge B787 KE Prestige Class 2-2-2 Rockwell Collins Serenity/2-3-2 BE Minipod SQ Stelia Solstys Regional 3 point belt Long Haul lap belt CX Safran Cirrus BR Super Diamond TG/OZ Stelia Solstys 3 point belt. Like it
Thank you for the comment. Yes, I agree. Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa also have these layout in some of their planes. Although, at this age, business class cabins should all have 1-2-1 on widebody aircrafts.
Valid point. Hopefully, this changes soon. Although, it is taking them so long. The design of their new A330s and A350s is way better and comparable if not better than its regional rivals and even the Middle Eastern airlines. Please check my video of PAL's A330 plane.
Valid point. Hopefully, they follow the design of their new A330s and A350s which is way better and comparable if not better than its regional rivals and even the Middle Eastern airlines. Please check my video of their A330 plane.
Oh thank you! I am glad you liked it. Yes, hopefully, in the future they will have 1-2-1 configuration in all long haul flights - similar to their new A330s and A350s.
Please do. I have done that route but they were still using the old A321 business class configuration with recline seats. My parents have done that route however and they were using the new design with lie flat seats. Hope you were lucky?
Nope! This is something PAL should really address. The ground experience is not ideal. Although they made a huge improvement with the new Mabuhay Business Class Lounge at Terminal 1. Cant wait ti try it.
I mainly travel to Europe and PAL doesn't have any direct flights to Europe at all still go to Hong Kong, Bangkok or Singapore to catch a connecting flight my favourite is Lufthansa, I used to fly with them until they ceased flying to Manila in 2008 and recently took the A380 flight to Frankfurt from Singapore and then on the return flight via Singapore Airlines on the same aircraft. I recently read that Lufthansa is making a comeback to the Philippines and they will launch direct non stop flights to Manila from Frankfurt hope it materializes as at present we don't have any direct flights to Europe from the Philippines.
Yes dennis! It is about time they introduce direct Europe flight. I bet they will reintroduce the London to Manila flight although I hope they fly direct to Madrid and Paris too or Frankfurt!
@@LivingItForYou If there's a direct flights from Manila to London Heathrow I would prefer British Airways or Virgin Atlantic when going to Continental Europe or the Schengen Area my preference will be Lufthansa from Frankfurt or Munich, Air France from Paris Charles De Gaulle, ITA Airways from Rome Fiumicino or Milan Malpensa even Finnair from Helsinki Vantaa flying direct to Manila.
@@dennis12dec I hope all those airlines introduce flights to Manila. I bet they will only consider doing so when the New Manila International Airport is opened in 2027 /2028.
@@LivingItForYou The New Manila International Airport in Bulacan will be like Paris Charles De Gaulle which is in the town of Roissy en France 23km northeast of the French capital roughly the same distance from Metro Manila, Paris CDG has excellent road and rail connections to Paris and to the regions of Northern France.
Extremely good food, and the service is probably from the best in Europe. Tough, no longer in Europe I guess. It's so sad to see that such excellent food and service will only be offered to Putins shit people and his nazi companions. Looking forward to a free Russia where we can all meet and enjoy this quality of food and service!!!!!
Looking at this seems a bit dated. What are some other airline options for business class at the same price point but with direct access and better seats/amenities ? Flying from YVR Canada to Manila/Cebu
I am pretty sure you can fly via EVA airlines or Cathay or some of the Middle Eastern airlines. No other direct flight options I am afraid. Hopefully, they introduce the new A330s and A350s in all routes though.
I would not take any airline that has connection in China or Hong Kong for now. It's not safe for foreigners, even just to connect flights. New CCP law: You can be detained for being a spy without cause.
I have not tried but it looks very swish and spacious with nice accents and interior design. Hopefully, I can try it later this year so watch out in this channel.
Hopefully all business class seats will be in 1-2-1 configuration same as in their new A330s/A350s. Both of which have premium economy. Not sure PAL would ever introduce First Class cabin but hopefully in future!
I live in California, I fly out of LAX or SFO, I fly to Southeast Asia a lot, I would never consider flying with Philippine air, their product is nothing but a premium economy seat with extra legroom, and a foot rest. There are a lot better business class products out there. And their lounges are absolutely horrendous, you’re better off, eating your meals on the concourse. 🤷🏼🤷🏼🤷🏼
Oh yes the terminal lounges is horrible. Although I am yet to try the new Mabuhay Lounge in Manila Terminal 1 and that looks very swish and nicely decorated. As for the product, definitely agree with you with the older planes like the B777 (which sadly is the plane they use on the LAX and SFO leg). The JFK route already use the new 1-2-1 layout in their A330 or A350. Hopefully, you can try that. It is way better and competitive against regional rivals.
Business class should be 1-2-1 for the prices they're charging (which aren't exorbitant or anything, but also aren't really any cheaper than competitors who do 1-2-1 in their business class). Thank you for showing this!
Oh absolutely. I just hope they fast track the development of their A330s and A350s which have 1-2-1 configuration and refit all of their B777s. Actually, one B777 which they recently acquired from Garuda is now on 1-2-1 configuration! So promising but need to be faster :)
Enjoy the layovers. I've been flying with PAL for many years. No issues except one late plane from mnl to lax. It was a few hours late. I only like direct flights. dislike the hassle with layovers.
Sorry to hear that and I must add there is a huge difference in service between Economy and Business Class. I flew Economy on the LAX to MNL return flight and boy the service was not good. Definitely, there is room for improvement.
Not at all. I hardly noticed - there is a curtain and I hardly hear any noise coming from it and I am a light sleeper. I am excited for the new American Airlines Business Class seats though!
I have always enjoyed the service in PAL business class. It's a shame they now depart from terminal 1. Terminal 1 infrastructure is awful. Particularly, the at-gate, pre-boarding security clearance process. Negates any relaxing you managed to do in the BC lounge 😅
Although there is now a dedicated Mabuhay Lounge in Terminal 1 which looks very swish. Cant wait to try it! And I am looking forward to the rehabilitation of the airport commencing September :) Thank you for the comment :)
