PHILIPPINE AIRLINES A350 - My FIRST TIME in PREMIUM ECONOMY - is it WORTH it? 

“Filipino hospitality at its best”. I always like to fly with Philippine Airlines because of its overall hospitality and outstanding execution of inflight service. I believe Filipinos are mostly genuine, helpful, friendly and caring and these values really stand out. Nice documentary Josh.

Asia's first and existing airline is back on its feet!

I flew them in economy and it was my best economy longhaul ever, aircraft cleanliness, catering, everything on top. Too bad they only fly from London in Europe.

Philippine Airlines - founded in 1941 and is the first and oldest commercial airline in Asia operating under its original name.

Damn this Filipinos are improving salute to you guys!!! Nice honest review Josh commended! 👏👏👏

I literally just got off this airline from Manila to JFK, and even the experience in economy class is amazing. Yes, there are it’s downsides, like a huge line for the bathroom, but the seats are comfortable, I thought the food was pretty okay, (I think they could do better), and the crew was so caring, and nice. I would reccomend this airline highly. Great review dude! Keep up the good work.

Philippine airlines is running to 5 star. Hope to fly soon with their new A350. Nice vid.

The Asia’s First Airline in getting back on track... Kudos Philippine Airlines!!! Mabuhay.

Philippine Airlines is bejng named as the MOST Improved airlines based on SKYTRAX review 2019. Nice informative travel vlog vid. Thanks much for sharing.

compared to the major ASEAN airlines, PAL is really improving their cabin.

Philippine Airlines has really stepped up its game quite a bit. Very nice aircraft and service.

I flew on Philipine Airlines in November 2018 on the Heathrow-Manila flights PR721 & 721 and had a A350 both ways (RP-C3506 out and 3504 back). I was in economy and found it to be a good experience. I am quite tall at over 6ft (186cm) but had no trouble with the long flights as the seat pitch was so good, more room than Thai Airways which is the only other carrier i have been on long haul with. The A350 took off quite fast compared to other aircraft i have been on (A340-300, A340-600, A380, B747 & B777) and the flight was about an hour shorter than when i last flew on Philipines which used an A340-300. The food on this trip was quite good for steerage class and the cabin crew were friendly and helpfull throughout. The only bad point of my trip was getting onto the aircraft at Ninoy Aquino to come home, a right old rigmarole with about 3 lots of security before you get on the plane-there's even another security check after the main security check when you are airside at the airport! But overall a great airline to fly with.

instagram.com/gotravelyourway/ - follow me on Instagram for daily updates and support me on PATREON - www.patreon.com/joshcahill - to keep my channel alive, THANKS!

PAL has the most relaxing cabin music ever

Heres the catch, Once you fly business its hard to go back to economy

Mabuhay! Thank you for choosing Philippine Airlines! Asia’s first airline.

Another great video and review Josh - I love your style. I flew Philippine Airlines HKG to MNL back in the old Kai Tak days. I remember even in economy they gave all pax a gift - a cultural thing. Look forward to next review 👍

Will always fly Philippine Airlines whenever I go back home!😁 Always love my Filipino crew in the sky😁

I tried the premium seats on that same aircraft from Mnl to sfo. It was so comfy!!! We got a free upgrade

Nice review! I'm going the PAL A350-900 from JFK-MNL in February 2019. Can't wait. Thank you for posting this informative and thorough review!

Great review as always! Really wish Philippine Airlines all the best in becoming a 5 Star Airlines someday! :D

Cant wait for my flight next week! I'll be travelling Melbourne-Manila via PAL Premium economy. Thanks for this Josh! Amazing as always! 👌👌👌👌

Economy class on Philippine airlines -- My wife and I took a new A350 from San Diego to Manila last April on Philippine airlines and it was very nice. I am 6-0 tall and 300 lbs and I had enough room -- wife is 5-3 and 125 lbs - seats were comfortable and a sufficient amount of room (width). Other than serving "Asian" foods (rice, fish, etc.) and NOT giving full cans of pop, I was VERY happy with Philippine airlines, their staff and their procedures. I would definitely fly them again!

I like the premium economy concept, especially the additional space and confort of the seat as well as the better service. And sometimes it is not much more expensive than economy if you can book sales.

I like your take on PAL's premium economy. It is definitely a brand new product and for the airline, it really is trial and error in terms of the seat, amenities and food. Your input here would help the airline adjust whatever is lacking. But they definitely are moving into the right direction.

This Premium Economy looks perfect even for long flights! Much better than regional Lufthansa Business in A320! 😁

The business class seats looked really amazing. The economy class seats looked comfy and not very cramped. The in-fight Wifi is a great addition, i think. The service looked satisfying. Thanks for sharing!! *Request:* Can you do an Economy class review for any of your up coming flights, please?????

This Airline has jazz music! 😊

Great vlog Josh, the seat looks great and the food seems delicious 👍 i always enjoy your video. You have inspired me to start a RU-vid airline review channel myself. Safe travel always!

I guess being Asia's first airline the Philippine Airline just wanna give back to the people what quality services of the Airline has to offer and that is pure service and a well attended crew or staff and of course the modern fleet.

Thanks for another great video!Premium economy is worth it for a 12 hour flight. The larger seat, additional leg room and a smaller quieter cabin make premium economy worth the extra cost. While a nicer meal would be nice, it’s not my priority, the extra room for 12 hours is what’s important to me. I can’t afford business class but I can afford premium economy.

looked good...as I heard not so good things from others about flying the airline. Gotta try it myself one day. For sure is that the food looked much better than Qantas flights. My flight from Bangkok to SYD with Qantas , the food was just ok and you can tell that Qantas is cutting cost big time compared to other Asian airlines

Thank you for flying my country's flag carrier! Philippine Airlines has indeed raised the level on their A350-900s and their brand new A321 neos... Great video mate!

Finally, Philippine Airlines

Thank you for the great video. And thank you for choosing philippine airline.

We flew PAL from London to Manila last December. The service was way much better compared the last time I flew 2015. Staff were friendly. Food is good. More leg room. And free wifi.

The seat looks almost like the Singapore airlines one.

Thank you for this vid, Josh! I have bid for an upgrade in my PAL flight and will find out soon if I get the good seat!

I fly in their business class premium economy and even economy i love the food being serve yummy service is really good

Like the quote..."PHILIPPINE AIRLINES YOU ROCK"...Thanks CAHILL...

This Premium Economy Class looks great! Also a eminity kit and some welcome drink as well!

I'm so glad there's a new fleet for PAL. I have flown with them many times. Going from Business class to Premium, I don't think there's comparison, that's still a bit tight for me.. That's my opinion. I do like the one-two-one config. and must have the seat near all the time. I love this video of yours, thanks for sharing.. Love love love

Great flight josh! Thank you for flying our flag airline carrier Philippine Airlines A350. Hope to fly again with Philippine Airlines! And as always, safe travels..

Hi Josh! Thank you for choosing the flag carrier of the Philippines, and I agree with you, the PAL's crew is very accommodating and cares much about their passengers.

*Great video. Great aircraft. Great aircraft.* What else can I ask for for on a Friday? :D

I just come across your channel when I was researching about Air China. I was impressed with your honest reviews about Air Canada and Malaysia airlines and how you handled the hostile experience. Now this! Awesome review. Have ‘t been back home to Philippines in 14 years, I wish there is Philippines Airlines flight here from metro DC.

Im so happy to watch ur videos and yes premium economy in philippine airlines is fantastic i have tried it..business class and economy as well

Such a beautiful vlog and I’ve been waiting a review of the a350 of Philippine airlines in long haul flight and you were the first one to do it❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Asia's first ✈️🇵🇭 Shining through

Thanks John for liking the Philippine Air Lines New Airbus. Love from the Philippines

Beautiful Philippine Airlines! Thanks.😁😍😁😍😁😍😁😍

Thanks Josh I love philippine airlines.. ever since i was a child.. still the best airline for me... You should try the business class.. it's more better than premium economy... looking forward for your next flight with philippine airlines..

This was my aircraft from Manila to London Heathrow. I had a lovely flight.

Great reviews as always. You and James Asquith are my go-to RU-vidr for travel info

For me it also includes the meal experience and is why when I fly to a Asia from the US I fly on Delta Premium Select which is a very similar seating arrangement with a first class meal service... 👍

Nice review Josh and great to see different product reviewed.... Highly recommend China Airlines A350 Premium Economy, they have one less seat a row in this cabin 2-3-2 and also the seats are hard shell backs so seat in front is not encroaching into your space. Food was similar to Economy, but slightly larger portions and think one extra course. Also got the same amenity kit as business class and have access to the same “bar” area as business class, which is between both cabins and basically an area you can help yourself to drinks and snacks. The in-flight entertainment let it down as limited western options, as usually the case with the smaller Asian airlines compared to Cathay and Singapore, but was enough for my one trip. Crew were nice, but didn’t seem use to western travellers and limited English. I paid £1200 London-Taipei-Sydney return, which is a bargain when was over £2000 with BA, Qantas and the major Asian carriers and would refuse to pay that price. I have no regrets travelling on such a long journey in that class, but not sure it’s worth the price of two economy tickets? Also had to endure 5 hour connection in Taipei, and when on such a long journey the long transit time does drag!

also PAL's business class on their A350 and A330 tri class features a massage function so you could have a relaxed flight

Wow for the upgrade! Finally serving Europe again, it's been a while because of some issues. Mabuhay,!

That's why I love PH airlines... the FAs and their service is amazing! The friendliest FAs based on my experience, in my 30+ travels, 20 of them is Philippine Airlines.

Philippine airlines has its ups and downs... But crew service has always remained consistently excellent!!! Am proud of our national airlines!! Hopefully our new airport will be operational in a year or so.. It is world class standard...

I flew on this flight a month or so earlier, in November 2018. A brand new A350 both ways fro LHR to MNL & return. It is indeed a great plane, the spped of take off was fantastic. And as you said, not a noisey aircraft either. I was in economy but the cabin crew were great. The food was nothing special but wasn't bad either, quite acceptable. I had flown on thsis flight a few years earlier on a A340-300, there was no IFE and the flight took longer than with the A350 but again the cabin crew were great! I may well splurge on a business class ticket one day but i really don't think premium economy is worth it although the extra leg room looks nice, i am 6ft 4in! I only recently found your vids, i find them enjoyable, i hope you make many more.....

Love how honest and positive you are whenever you encounter great product and service.

great review so excited to experience this beautiful bird a350

The catering I do agree they should offer something a bit more than the Regular Economy, meaning something a bit closer to Business Class. I think the main difference is the seat and the more room that comes along with it is where things are all similar for the Premium Economy. Proper towel and/or welcome drinks are highly divided like the catering. Slightly more personalised service is also paramount for a Premium Economy. As of filming you did mention that there's still a lot of room for refinement.

Philippine airlines defiantly improved

Wow! proud Filipino here... Thanks for patronizing Philippine Airline, our flag carrier. Love it sir!👏👏💖💗👍🏻👍🏻

Thank you for anther great review. I choose premiums economy class for the smaller (quieter) cabin and additional leg room. Food, priority boarding and any other extras are nice to have but not essential for me. A quieter cabin and more leg room are essential for a 13 hour trip. Finally I think its important to compare premium Economy to econonomy class (not business) and decide if it worth the extra cost. Obviously business class is much nicer but its also much more expensive and you get what you pay for (and paying $5, 000 for a businesses class seat is just not in my budget....).

As an airline aficionado I am really enjoying reviews like yours. I've been watching Sam Chui's a lot and now I'm gonna be watching yours too. Happy and safe travels and keep the entertaining airline reviews coming.

great report . i used to check there flights in atLGW in the late 80s early 90s when they had the queen of the sky's 747.. looking for ward to this years reports . Happy New Year to you

My favorite Airline along with Cathay Pacific....❤️❤️❤️

Wow! My Asia's favorite airline aside fr.Qatar Airways i wish they have this A 350 Love Bus Doha to Manila.

Hi Josh. I so enjoy your videos that you put out. You do great detail vlogs and you speak so well with detail on every airline you ✈🛫🛬. Keep up the great vlogs until your next video🤩🤩🤩

On a good note, my last trip last July had their socks (17:50) changed from dark color blue to lighter blue. PAL must have listened to you.

New sub. From philippines. Thank u for the great and honest review.

Looks like PR has a nice premium economy product. Your video is very informative. Always difficult to know what you get at different airlines in premium economy, some airlines only change more without giving anything extra compared to economy others charge a tiny bit extra and give you much more. My best premium economy has been in SK and CI regarding price/value

New sub, this review made me want to travel with Philippine airline :) cheers mate

Blue is *IN* Josh! No matter it is socks or a tie! Great video once again! 👌👌I am flying EY tomorrow. If inflight net is available then will surely re-watch your vlogs!

I use PAL for all my flights to USA west coast. Would very much like to fly on the A-350 to SFO or LAX.

I'm flying Toronto to Manila on premium economy. Hope it helps with the 16.5 hour flight.

To correct you, the refurb A330 of PAL used for Hawaiian, some East and SE Asian and Oceania routes are the first plane to introduce the new cabin

I love Philippine Airlines...I also enjoy watching your vlog Josh ...keep it up 😊

Great Video I Enjoyed It I Subscribed

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

Wow! Thanks josh for nice review

Generally you pay for a better seat. With most premium economy seats, you usually share your first meal with business (although trayed VS plated) and then your second meal is shared with economy. Your snacks and drink offerings are usually better than economy.

Hey Josh I really adore all your videos. You are so down to earth and all your videos are so good to watch. Keep up the good job in future...

I flew their 350 from YYZ to MNL. A beautiful flight, the A350 is a must plus the Philippines service was awesome. This is now my preferred way to get to BKK from YYZ. Philippines is #1 followed by EVA

Just came across your channel! Nice video. If only I could travel like you!

Great review! Is there an exclusive lavatory for premium economy passengers in this configuration? Or is it shared with business class?

I've always overlooked Philippine Airlines with my travels from Asia to America. But when I see there name come up on my next ticket search, I'll definitely give them consideration on my next flight. Good review. I do have one question, if a person in-front of you reclines, does it pitch the angle of the tv down? I noticed the whole seat moved when you reclined.

I live in NY and i have always flown the direct PAL flight from NY to Manila and i have always loved it! it’s a bit more expensive but I like the nonstop 16 hr flight it saves me time. It is comfortable and the crew is amazingly gracious. It feels good to be flying with your own people. The big bird is also very clean and very nice. I am going home again this December and will definitely fly Philippine Airlines direct flight from NY to Manila again! 😀

I cant wait to travel back to the Philippines !!!

Hi Josh. Delta's A350 Delta One has individual "pods" in their premium class.

Blue💙 is one of the most popular and beautiful colour 💙💙💙

Good for you that you were 'pre-boarded'. PAL's premium economy seat is almost the same as SIA's and PAL's business class seat on the A350 is the same as SAS'.

ilove to fly with philippine air...proud pinoy!😍😍😉😄😁

Good job Josh. Yeah it is worth

i love Philippine.air line...god bless the Philippines..

Best Airline in Asia

Best PAL premium economy review!