MY FIRST TIME FLYING PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Economy Review + 💥my MANILA Airport Security Experience

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@devonshrestha7078 Жыл бұрын

Great to see the videos have a great trip

@gunvaldsandhaland7757 Жыл бұрын

Love the 2-4-2 seating in eco On A330.Great work

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Yes. It beats three seaters any day!

@philipjanek3864 Жыл бұрын

Did you have to switch terminals and did you need thier e travel just to transit? Im going back to lax from bangkok ok

@NepaliNomad1234 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you again 🙏🙏

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

👋👋👋

@ernestoguevara8599 Жыл бұрын

Hi, is your checked in tag stated SG-HNL or SG-MNL?

@marcelaferrari1 Жыл бұрын

Hi,SSSS on your boarding pass means Secondary security screening selection!!!! I love your channel. Best regards from Buenos Aires

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😃 wow so k wonder if I won a lottery selection or if it was just for my route?

@MommyHeleninAction Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, i wanna watch more of your travel vlogs!

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Thanks- glad you enjoy them!

@anikwijayanti1482 Жыл бұрын

Hi is it okay with luggage???

@halsmith3021 3 ай бұрын

You have the 4 SSSS on boarding pass, that is why you have extra security check

@Thuli_Kumalo Жыл бұрын

Hey. Nice video! I’ll transit via Manila airport with Philippines airline and I have 1h30 minutes. Do you think this is enough time? I’m a little nervous 😭

@Hispandinavian 3 ай бұрын

Depending on the route and destination, sometimes I´ll deliberately have a longer layover because of customs checks and security protocols. I´m going to Japan again. I´ll probably go through Taipei from on the way back. I also like the option of Hawaiian airlines, because I´ll get another state off the bucket list. I´ll already be in US territory and cleared customs, before I even get to the mainland.

@tintinlol7881 Жыл бұрын

All the best

@davidgroves123 Жыл бұрын

Well worth waiting for.Try Marrakech for security checkpoints(at least five or six).The dreaded SSSS on your boarding card!!!!

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

I don’t recall Marrakech being that bad. Is SSSS for security?

@deandecoursey2334 9 ай бұрын

@@grrrltraveler SSSS s TSA’s random way to check passengers, all through the security process

@KanishkaShandilya Жыл бұрын

Hi nice video I doing the same route just wanted to know if we need a transit visa as it’s very unclear

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

I did not leave the airport so I did not need one. But I am USA. To be safe I’d research the visa situation for your country.

@l.d.916 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion still the service is good for Economy class if I'm not mistaken.For other airlines they will not give amenity kit for economy class,for salt and pepper you should ask the stewardess.For the special menu you should request it during your booking/online.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Yes it is. But probably similar to US carriers in that domestic gets less than the international flights. Yes. Special diets need to order at the time of booking. 😄 I did not book this flight

@RenielSantos10 Жыл бұрын

Iloveyou and i like your vlogs welcome to philippines ♥️😘😘

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Awww thanks Reniel- I hope give the Philippines a proper visit soon!

@RenielSantos10 Жыл бұрын

I hope ms. Christine ♥️😇 godbless always and take care to your journey 🥰

@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856 Жыл бұрын

I will be traveling alone as a deaf person for the first time. I want to know if the flight attendants collects the menus after deciding what passengers want to eat or do they just ask when it's time to eat?

@WRic86 Жыл бұрын

On flight P104 & P105, it's always when it's time to eat (I have very bad hearing, (and they talk so soft) no matter how many times you ask them to speak louder, they won't do it)

@jennylifejourney5656 Жыл бұрын

I've noticed your second ticket has 4 SSSS meaning you are flag....How was the experienced with your seconf ticket?

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

This is my second tix

@pmdrglj7310 Жыл бұрын

I love flying on Philippine Airlines. Their meals on flights from Manila are really better as compared to Manila-bound flights.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Interesting. On the way to Phils I wonder if food caters to the locals?

@pmdrglj7310 Жыл бұрын

@@grrrltraveler for PH-bound flights, onboard meals are usually prepared by a catering company from the point of origin. So they would serve Japanese food for NRT-MNL flights and Korean food on ICN-MNL flights. They still serve Filipino food sometimes.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Makes sense.

@WyrdBlogger01 Жыл бұрын

I saw this adventure and rushed over.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Awww thanks for taking the time to watch, Wyrd. =D

@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856 Жыл бұрын

Have you had any complaints with the Philippines airlines? I heard they cancelled so much flights or delays occurs. It will be my first time traveling with them.

@julieocampo5493 Жыл бұрын

Never fly PAL i was scam by this airline horrendous cancellation and delaying and food is bad and keep going about this PAL.

@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856 Жыл бұрын

@@julieocampo5493 Really? Maybe it's just an experience of yours.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

UPDATE: see below. Who's flown with Philippine Airlines? What was your experience? This video is my three-leg journey. Watch part 1: Sri Lankan Airlines review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdR1ibqiy73RmmQ.html Thanks to my Patreon Executive/Directors for patiently waiting for their credits to come out. ❤

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Finally googled it as there’s been comments from others about this airport and you’ll find articles online about it DHS has warranted Manila airport non compliant to their standards - I feel like it’s more due to excessive safety checks. 😂Articles say Manila is on high with terrorist attacks. The confiscating part seems to be a “thing” that’s a little suspect.it’s something more travelers have mentioned and I laughed it off in the video but there was something creepy about it that I couldn’t put my finger on. But the most disturbing news is there’s been a 2015 bullet planting incident where airport staff planted bullets in travelers’ luggage to extort money from them (as you can get jail time if you’re caught with firearms) & the gov denies. It’s given to rumors the airport was corrupt. 😅

@thetrimlife Жыл бұрын

No masks? I'm getting ready to book Philippine & if it means no masks from Bali to LAX, I'm IN!

@jsjsjsjsj578 Жыл бұрын

im watching this because my phip gf just took off from sing to manila lol

@fridzveliganio4562 Жыл бұрын

JOSH CAHILL gives best experience in flying philippine airlines.

@jsjsjsjsj578 Жыл бұрын

for your privacy and safety cover your name on ticket. alot hackers these days

@christophermaldonado5149 Жыл бұрын

I live in the US and in that airport i had to go through 3 checks and then additionsl get off the plane check in canada...crazy...Lol

@rutc1976 10 ай бұрын

I wonder how much difference between other airlines. I just just bought BKK > JFK and JFK to Incheon S.Korea for 671USD. What if this was ANA, Singapore or some other airlines, it would be more then 2000usd. Please no complaints in what you paid and give thanks for being able to translate your butt in a less than a thousand for a cross pacific r/t ticket PAL all the way ❤

@fan.80s_90s Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. Few things I've observed in the video, yes you look really exhausted travelling from point A to point Z at Changi international airport to get to the boarding gate, second is the reason for additional screenings is probably connecting flight to the US mainland and Hawaii is Department of Homeland Security and Department of Agriculture(prevention of entry of food and veggies into the United States) has made instructions to all airlines and airport operetors to do extensive and additional checks to all passengers entering into the United States even if passengers are US passport holders hence that's why you had to go through additional screenings from Singapore to Honolulu via Manila and last is the food, I'm impressed with the selection of food for a long flight including goodies. With respect to choice of dietary preferences like veg and fish items, airlines should had made accommodation to give preference dietary for veg and fish items. Overall it's a great video and a big thumbs-up 👍.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Yes the hospitality on that airlines was pretty impressive. I can’t say what it was that caused so many security checks that they’d pull our luggage and make us identify it … that was very new to me. But wow.

@kaambo4785 Жыл бұрын

This is your primer for the Philippines. It starts in the airport.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂 👍

@MarilynIdanan Жыл бұрын

I got a bad experience (Manila airport)with my last flight last October 15,2022 ..Manila to Melbourne,Too much question and checking etc.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

I wonder why there is so much security at that airport vs others ?

@MarilynIdanan Жыл бұрын

@@grrrltraveler actually it was my first time to asked too much question and security exaggerated.

@TheCantonboy Жыл бұрын

@@MarilynIdanan were you on a tourist visa ?

@45ruthie1 Жыл бұрын

Why not try ANA Airlines next time. I just arrived from Manilato LA and everything was so good. No complain. Restroom was Super Clean, so Roomy.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

See my ANA HNL to Japan video review

@ilovepotatos Жыл бұрын

Freedom🥳

@bogsadorn1146 11 ай бұрын

food is much better than other ailine.

@sabinomanuel562 Жыл бұрын

forget PAL, puro delay

@wdtrott4850 Жыл бұрын

Hello Christine, I flew Philippine Air on my last trip to the Philippines and Thailand, I do recall all the security checks on a short layover in Manila. Bags claimed and re-checked along with your Passports, which didn't seem necessary. The process took so long, because of the number of people in transit, that the Phil. Air flight on to NY had to be delayed. That was in 2019, there must be a better solution...

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the EXACT same thing!!! Gotta be a better solution than to risk peoples’ flights. They actively pulled our bags from luggage, OPENED it and made us wait to identify it. I was so lucky not to have a long line or I could’ve missed my flight cause then the next security checks came. So your flight waited for you?

@hasaki_oce4611 Жыл бұрын

Oh no, just booked that company from BNE to PEK.

@ichisp Жыл бұрын

I was flying to SFO from MNL last month and the additional security at the gate took less than 5 minutes. Hardly worth mentioning. I see this all the time on international flights back to the US.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Wow. That’s what I usually encounter but tjj hi is one was definitely a process I’ve never been thru.

@jsjsjsjsj578 Жыл бұрын

they say non locals get treated diff to local

@matriksist Жыл бұрын

FYI, if your layover going to the USA via country to country of course you will pass through security checks depending on each countries regulations. Another thing, SG to MNL is only about 2 hours in a 777 or smaller aircraft the service wont be the same as the ones with longer flight. Compare to interstates flights within the US like Delta, American or United they only serve cookies or chips, PAL to Manila served a lot better than the US airlines. Probably if you travel First Class you will have a better flight next time.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

I had two flights in that video- I guess you only watched the first. Common that was a lot of security checks- in all my lifetime of flying I’ve never had that much.

@MVTX Жыл бұрын

Wait I thought the Philippines still requires everyone to wear masks. Filmed pre 2020?

@fan.80s_90s Жыл бұрын

This was filmed before the pandemic.

@maeladera5469 Жыл бұрын

My friend just got home with her Aunt. And told me it was their first worst travel ever! They wanted to fly with PAL hoping to get hassle free from Toronto to Manila but it turned out the worst travel ever. Lost their one luggage where all her aunts medication for the whole month. WORST!! They have their connecting flight that morning to cebu but the flight was canceled and they let them out and book another flight to cebu. Instead of having a smooth travel and a smooth connecting flight, they arrived to cebu at late night with an Aunt who has medical condition. They have filed a complain at manila airport for a lost luggage, never know what happened. I can't believed this. I won't be traveling with PAL. I feel bad to my friend with her aunt. How about those people travelling with kids? PAL should do a better service as you are carrying the name of our Country. What a shame!

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Oh no!!!! I’m sorry it was such a bad experience. In the future tell your friend to pack all important meds in your in flight carryon. Lots of luggage getting lost these days. Good that they filed a complaint too. They’ll have an easier time collecting from their travel insurance co.

@jsjsjsjsj578 Жыл бұрын

my Filipino said the security checks are very strict on local passengers compared to nonlocals they go through smoothly without even being questioned. I find it very discriminating how their people treated at the airport in manila

@NathalieMakesCakes Жыл бұрын

That airport is the worst! Lose ur luggage and so many check points had to run coming and going to japan from nyc it was outrageously slow and strange and yes they took the umbrellas smh

@NathalieMakesCakes Жыл бұрын

And i gave myself an hour connecting and both times only had time to use the bathroom and almost missed the flights

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Oh no! Can’t believe they took your umbrella ☂!!!

@efriendsf Жыл бұрын

Airport procedures dictated by the U.S. specifically the TSA. No choice or they will give a low category security rating to the airport.

@cs77smith67 10 ай бұрын

@@NathalieMakesCakeshow long did it take them to find your luggage 🧳?

@NathalieMakesCakes 10 ай бұрын

@@cs77smith67 few day , going and coming they lost some luggage. It was a few of us. Smh terrible experience.

@condedecuba4349 Жыл бұрын

Great Job! Thanks! Airline food is simply gross!!

@Miguel863 Жыл бұрын

OMG... I am flying Philippine airlines first time from US to Manila and I hope its not that bad. Food looked horrendous and seating does not look too comfortable. I always flue China Air na never had any problems. This is gonna be bad....oh gosh hahahahahaha

@johanmartinezvaca9897 Жыл бұрын

When you travél to manila?

@Miguel863 Жыл бұрын

@@johanmartinezvaca9897 This September...I think I will do the same thing is record my experience. KZfaq is filled with alot of reviews. Some Good and some bad. I am almost not worried. Room sitting down is my biggest worry. I will make me miss China Air cause they do have plenty of room but some of thier planes are old.

@gala4008 Жыл бұрын

I think your not aware on the policy of airport...

@Emilh321 Жыл бұрын

The “SSSS” the airline place on your ticket means that you will be screen and checked throughout your flight, how do you not know this? Video sucks,

@99cachorro Жыл бұрын

Oh lady, you need a home cooked meal made with love after all that.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

🤣😂 I’m sure those meals were made with a bit of love. I wish I could’ve eaten it.

@simcity93simcity93 Жыл бұрын

Go work?!

@efriendsf Жыл бұрын

The additional security checks are requirements of the United States TSA.

@Ubiquitous_1 Жыл бұрын

I remember that at Manila airport. You get checked excessively. Like 3 different times! Once from outside, another when you're already inside and again before the waiting area. It's their last minute to confiscate stuff that you buy at the airport but can't bring on the plane. It's ridiculous.

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Finally googled it. DHS has warranted it non compliant to their standards - I have a feeling it’s because its excessive. Manila is on high about terrorist attacks and there’s been a 2015 bullet planting incident where airport staff planted bullets in travelers’ luggage to extort money from them & the gov denies. It So there’s rumors the airport was corrupt. Something like that. 😅

@gutadin5 Жыл бұрын

are you from Oahu?

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Answer in todays video! 😀

@lenardjazpergata4496 Жыл бұрын

Well some other airlijes can be bumpy because of the turbiolance

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

All airlines are bumpy when there’s turbulence 😹

@zenjoe560 Жыл бұрын

So many bag checks 🥴 don't get me wrong I understand for security purposes but atleast give me a free drink or snack as a compensation lol

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

Haha right?!!!! I like the way you think.

@pipopasion6000 Жыл бұрын

Our Security procedures in Manila are PRESCRIBED BY THE US FAA , we have to follow it WORD FOR WORD....

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

It's certainly interesting execution of regulations for sure. Apparently there's been shady security "modifications" with this in the past that travelers also have to caution. I'd be on your toes nonetheless.

@dennisdonovan2752 Жыл бұрын

I find that hard to believe.sorry.

@AsakuraClan Жыл бұрын

But you ate the chicken!!! 😱 😢

@grrrltraveler Жыл бұрын

🤫 🤫

@jamescarpenter3490 Жыл бұрын

I wish there is another international airline that allows direct flight from Manila to US…PAL is one of the worst airlines in the world 2/10, also the airport can be rated 5/10?

@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 Жыл бұрын

PAL is a 4 STAR global airlines..meaning it's a high class/ top rated airlines You're very DELUSIONAL

@ernest8017 Жыл бұрын

Can I go to the Philippines and be a philipino.. can I go to China and be a Chinese.. can I go to Japan and be a Japanese.. can I go to Korea and be a Korean. Can I go to Jamaica and be a Jamaican.. can I go to Brazil and Brazilian.. can I go to Columbia and be a Colombian.. you can't come to America and be an American...😮