Never Again? Philippine Airlines Economy Class Review: A321-200 Hong Kong to Manila to Singapore
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- I'm finally back (after being sick for the past two weeks 😭). In this exciting vlog, I'll be reviewing Philippine Airlines Economy Class, traveling from Hong Kong to Manila to Singapore (PR 311 & PR 511). Is it a 'Never Again' experience? Buckle up and join me as we embark on this journey, exploring seat comfort, in-flight service, and everything in between! Let's find out together if Philippine Airlines Economy Class lives up to the expectations! 🛫
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0:00-0:39: intro
0:40-2:46: check in & quick tour around HKG
2:47-4:06: boarding & seat features
4:07-4:45: safety announcement & takeoff (PR 311)
4:46-6:05: in-flight food & amenities
6:06-7:06: arrival in manila
7:07-7:55: PAGSS lounge at T1
7:56-9:34: second leg (manila to singapore: PR 511)
9:35-10:53: overall review & arrival in Singapore
10:54-11:58: outro
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am i the only person who absolutely loves HK airport?
Nope, not the only one. I really love its architecture :)
Why Chek lap kok?
I love hk airport as well ... ❤️❤️
I love HK airport also!
In 2000s, I used to call it "Chimpanzee Airport" because its very hard to remember and pronounce.... 😀 Its Chek Lap Kok Airport, huge, amazing, better than the old Kaitak Airport.
I'm flying my family to Hong Kong from Manila for the first time and I've been debating whether to go for PAL or Cathay Pacific. My mom has been campaigning for PAL since she's been flying for 16 years, well, that was almost 2 decades ago. From your review, it looks like that glory is long gone... It seems that flying with the budget airlines (cebpac) provides better experience than PAL, finally decided to go for Cathay Pacific thanks to this video.
They’re set to start refurbishment of the A321ceos with new seats starting this year!
This config was implemented when San Miguel bought a stake in the airline and tried to turn the airline into a Full Service, LCC airline, the original company bought back their shares and they’ve been focusing on refurbishing the medium haul fleet and acquiring new planes. They were about to refurbish these planes and then COVID happened.
Thanks Adrian for your genuine review.
Seating made for people who like to ride the LRT, MRT and PNR in the Philippines. Packed like sardines or not enough room. Cramped no leg room.
Last month, I flew to Tokyo with Philippine Airlines, and it was a complete disaster. My layover was in Manila for 18 hours, and NAIA isn't ideal for transit due to its poor maintenance and small size. While waiting to board my flight to Tokyo, the ground staff announced that the flight was overbooked. They offered $200 compensation to passengers willing to take the next flight. Fortunately, I had a seat in row A, so I avoided the issue.. Lol go through NAIA airport and see how much worse it could be.
Buy your own airplane with its own airport.
@@napoleondionzon4608 lol. I just shared my experience. What's wrong?
New to your channel, awesome flight review there Adrian., great video footage of your big day 2 flights✈👍
Thanks for the sub!
Been on a Philippine Airlines flight from LAX to MNL with just an overhead TV, all other carriers on the same route has a personal TV on economy.
Maybe you are referring to the A340's PAL used to own. The flight now utilized Boeing 777-300ers with personal IFEs.
nice to see this:)
Likewise here, i lost my baggage from Manila to Vancouver, paid an ovesized fee for $200 US, almost 2 years i have been following up, so far i have been ignored. The worst service in the airline industry.
Well done Adrian and if you want a better plane on HKG-MNL then take CX939/907/901/913/919. Remember CX and PR mainline are 1 to 1. Not the case with SQ due to the missing A330-343X on the SQ side. If you want SIN-MNL comparison then do PR508/510/502 vs SQ918/910/912/916.
hitting 30k subs congrats
Thank you so much 😀
Hi Adrian, I enjoyed your video and hope to see more of your travel videos. I have never flow PAL before and is very interesting therefore to see your journey. Safe travels! Regards Hsiang
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the tips about Pal. I’m new subscribers thanks.
good vlog, watching from Boston USA
Greeting from down under (Australia) New to your channel! Really enjoyed your vlog, very well detailed. My husband (who is Filipino) and I have travelled PAL from Sydney to Manila a few times. We've always enjoyed PAL's service, they fly A330-300 from Sydney. Must admit we've never enjoyed MNL airport, always hot and crowded.
Thank to Sharing your Experience Philippines Air line Watching Washington DC USA MABUHAY💕🇵🇭🇺🇸
For me Philippines Airlines and Manila Airport are most DEFINATLY a NEVER AGAIN. It's not that it's been one bad experience but four of them. First experience: Against my better judgement I was persuaded to fly Port Moresby to Bangkok via Manila (Economy). Awful journey to Manila, compounded by waiting nearly an hour after landing for a bay for us to de-plane. Then I had to go through Immigration and customs to another terminal via a totally disorganised bus transit and re-check in again. The gate number was wrong. There was no refreshments and little duty free work talking about. My connection 3 hours late. I flew back BKK to POM via Singapore, changing my ticket.
Worse when flying London-Manila (Economy) Dreadful service, unable to sleep at all, crying babies and shouting kids. On arrival in Manila, again told to transit via immigration and customs but this time, no luggage. Where is it? It's been transferred to the other terminal? I didn't believe it. Re-checked in in the other terminal. Where's your luggage? Told it's already in this terminal. Huh. After threats of litigation if my luggage didn't turn up in Port Moresby, I was allowed into the departure lounge. At a desk in the lounge was my luggage unattended. Flight to Port Moresby delayed two hours, and I arrived exhausted, vowing NEVER to fly Philippines Airlines EVER again and always to avoid Manila Airport. My recommendation to EVERYONE. I now fly to Bangkok, via Hong Kong, or Singapore or via Brisbane, anything to AVOID MANILA.
I would avoid any transit in manila airport
@@paranoya733 must say yes... avoid transiting in Manila
I am Filipino but an airline is a business. No excuses for sloppy service and mishandling of luggages. Hopefully, they can turn it around when they have the new airport being built by San Miguel Corporation. For the meantime, avoid Manila if you can.
@@paranoya733we don't need you anyway.
we don't want you anyway.
Lucky you flew the same airline and had a seamless transit. I flew via Manila last Nov from Seoul Incheon back to Singapore, and it was Asiana + SIA (both Star Alliance). Unfortunately it was 2 different terminals, and I had to go thru immigration, collect bag, take a Grab car to the other terminal (was pricey as it passes thru a toll highway too), check in n drop bags at SQ counter, and go back thru immigration + security. Lol... Moments like these make me super thankful for Changi. I will never complain abt the free T4 bus ever again. 😅
haha ikr! i was really glad that i didn't have to transfer between terminals, otherwise its gonna be a sleepless night
Read my review!
You had to take a grab car? MIAA/NAIA has free shuttle bus services for terminal transfers though
@@nyoomiiu I heard, but it was hard to find information about the service online and the most I could find was the transfer bus for PAL and not other airlines. And I didn't want to risk it, hence I took Grab since it's more reliable at a cost. It was an adventure. And I got to buy my fav ube breads before heading back into the departure area. Haha...
Every time I visit my relatives, I take Japan Air, Singapore Air, Cathay Pacific , Korean Air
Good food , good service
TRUE .good food good service .Ganyan din sa atin kaya lang kailangan pagbutihin pa nila sa pagaasikaso sa food at pangangailangan ng passengers .
Agree, they have good food Korean Air or Pacific Air 😋 but Philippines’s Airlines isn’t good at all. I don’t like Philippines airline everyone.🤦♀️🤗
You are correct however in some situations you do have a family member who simply says PR🇵🇭 > SQ🇸🇬 JL/NH🇯🇵 CX🇭🇰 BR/CI🇹🇼 and KE/OZ🇰🇷. In family its my mother
Even though in reality it's the other way around the aforementioned premium carriers from Singapore Japan South Korea Taiwan and Hong Kong beat Philippine Airlines. The traditional Chinese Aviation bloggers from Taiwan and Hong Kong just see PR always < BR CI JX🇹🇼 CX🇭🇰
I'm surprised that you've booked Philippine Airlines. It's a surprise to me (as a Filipino) that someone is transiting in Manila via PR. I know that A321-200's does not have the pleasant experience we all need as it is still in the old configuration under the former management''s project. But rest assured that the newer A321neos', A350's and some A330's in new configuration as well as B777's of PR are very good and surely you'll have pleasant experiences. I also know that our airport is not the best like SIN and HKG but the upcoming NMIA will definitely give that feel to travellers. Hoping that you'll visit our beautiful country, the Philippines soon. I'm pleased that you've recovered now from that unpleasant experience in Thailand. Always stay healthy!.
yep it was quite a random itinerary but defo will look forward to the new fleet!
I am Filipina /American. I took Philippine airlines once ( Business Class) It sacks from the food , service crew and I will never take Philippine airlines anymore.
Sacks or Sucks? Kaloka sana nag tagalog kana leng.
Yeah, PAL way over charges for long haul business class, for what you get compared to other airlines. But they fly direct from US, so that’s the draw I guess.
mag private jet ka at mgdala ng sariling pagkain 😂
@@ecban2g719agree too complaining 😂😂😂
Yack it sacks to the bone😂
The first flight's meal was meh. The lounge food...well, I could just spend hours there! And then that 2nd flight's meal was much much better! I've actually gone to that PAGSS lounge last year, loved the food but it was crowded as my flight to Taipei was midday. Haven't flown PAL in a while; looking forward to featuring it on my channel soon.
recent travel to australia. flight was cancelled and changed to 2 days after. for returning flight, flight was changed again! and the change was only informed when u arrive at manila. very long transit hours
this airlines dont provide any accomodation or compensation for the inconvenience caused. it will definitely disrupt ur travel plans last minute!
flight service was good, in flight entertainment provided but the flight schedule is so inconsistent that it is better to look for other airlines with more consistent flight schedules
The aircraft may not be the best but the crew are the best.i have flown many airlines before but the Filipino pilots are the best ❤❤❤
My experience po is the crew is not good,kaya i never sakay na uli sa Pal,sa SG na ang sinaskyan ko.
But the pilot ot PAL is the best talaga..
Hi, Adrian. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us on board your flight from Hong Kong to Manila and Manila to Singapore.
While we strive to provide an enjoyable and comfortable journey for all our passengers, we understand that the lack of legroom can greatly impact our passenger’s overall flight experience. We apologize for any discomfort this has caused you. However, we are glad to hear that you found the adjustable headrest added a bit of comfort to your journey.
We also regret to hear about your disappointment with the lounge and the meals served on board. Your feedback is essential to us as it helps us identify areas for enhancement. We take your comments seriously and will use them as valuable input in our ongoing efforts to upgrade the passenger experience.
On a positive note, we are glad to hear that you were satisfied with your overall PAL experience and that you found our cabin crew to be friendly and welcoming. We take pride in delivering a warm and hospitable service to our passengers, and we are pleased that our crew members made a positive impression on you.
Thank you for choosing to fly with Philippine Airlines, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon.
PAL marketing/PR team deserves a raise! :)
PAL, you noted "strive to provide an enjoyable and comfortable journey for all our passengers" well, your services needs improvement po. Maawa kayo sa Pilipino at Pilipinas. Listen to your passengers.
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@@mdtorres_76nasanay na mga Pinoy sa upong dime para maraming pasahero...T S pa more nlng.
Maybe next time you travel again going to Singapore try Philippines airlines the business class , thanks
You are too nice to PAL. I would rate it 5 out 10. Ty for being nice. PAL needs to buy new planes like SAL
Thank you for sharing.
Does PAL have premium economy for Hong Kong - Manila - Singapore?
I flew Cathay Pacific before pandemic ,no problem. 2006 flew PAL never again. Then I flew Cathay, Asiana, Korean and Eva.. wanted to try which is good and all of them were good airlines, SFO TO CRK..
I’ve found you really get what you pay for, i recently used Singapore airlines from Bangkok to Singapore and back and felt like royalty in economy from check in to pick up bags, just outstanding airline but understand it was cny and everything is higher, same with me with the Singapore Taylor tax 😂
that's so true haha!
hi bro, welcome back. what an honest review.
thanks!
No one is formally complaining against the quality of Philippine airline services that’s why it will remain that way forever.
PAL can be very expensive when you book a ticket originating from Manila.
True. I like to support PAL, but with the recent pricing I can't justify booking PAL when other airlines offer better service and amenities for almost the same price.
Salamat Petang from a Indian in hk , I must say that airport is to big for me
*They sat you next to Lola who had 5 pounds of dried squid in her purse TALAGA!!*
What do you expect though? Personal TV on a narrowbody plane for a 2 hour flight?
I always try to avoid PAL, and the Manila airport. I have had bad experiences in the past, and PAL is usually more expensive than the other airlines.
Why would you post "Never again"? It seems like your flight went off splendidly. You chose the flights and economy class. You chose the schedule. The flights operated on time and one arrived early. The employees were pleasant. What would PAL have needed to do to get a "10 out of 10"?
I agree with you, I guess he was just cranky because he missed some sleep lol
Just for click bait title..
@@wallybords : Yes, you are likely correct. We viewers of TH-cam videos should start simply giving "thumbs down" to those who post deceptive or false titles. If enough of us do that, I think the algorithms will cure the practice.
so glad the flights from the US use newer planes with IFE
I just took PAL from LA to MNL round trip about 1 months ago, the Boeing 777 they used were the most aged 777 I have ever experienced in my 30 years business travel life. The 777 from LA to MNL, the A/V system had no audio at all, and they don't seem to care, so as the blanket they provided had many holes and so much thinner than other competitors. To me, it's a "never again" airline to travel with, I use it just becaus it's a direct flight. What a mistake!
I hope you finally get the chance to tour and visit the Philippines! We will be waiting! ❤
hopefully soon!
6:56 “if you know, you know” is true, and you’ve probably been graped by a Manila taxi driver too. 😡 Although, I eventually found out that PAL has its own bus for those transferring to another PAL flight.
I am not crazy for Philippine Airlines either but in this video, I don’t see any reason why people are ranting. The flight was long, yes, because the content creator wanted to save some money. I guess, you get what you pay for. It’s practically a red eye flight.
Turbulence cannot be avoided. I flew to Manila from SFO on a United Airlines flight. Turbulence was 20% of the time which was 15 hours.
It is better to use Cathay Pacific going to HK and Singapore Airlines to SG
don't expect too much for flying economy. PAL is a lot better than flying the US airlines, with no food, non existent service and grumpy flight attendants
Vietnam airlines going to return to Manila this June from Hanoi and Saigon , both flight duration are 2h30 and serve hot meal là services
Holy moly it was a miserable flight from Lax to Manila in economy. I wanted to open the emergency door and jump out.
Why didn’t you it?
😀😀😀, good you didn't
Why you dont do jump????
@@elizavasquez4171 hahaha
PAL should be boycott , twice happened to me .On the way back home from the Philippines , no Television , really SUCKS and it's a night flight , never again . I'd rather fly with Cebu Pacific next time at least I know I will get nothing on the flight
All my worst experiences as a traveler is with PAL
😢 long haul flight,,and no tv?? 😢😢😢
Take the 1st class set, avoid complaining!!!
Not bad at all.
PAL loves their no IFE A321s...but they charge accordingly aka cheap.
Please try also the Singapore to Cebu in any of these airlines; Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific Air, Cathay Pacific Air and many more. Take care.
That meal service presentation looked a bit sad and lackluster IMO. Paper box with something that looks like cat puked on it doesn't looks appetizing.
It's carinderia-style pasta.
You just experienced worst airline and worst airport in the world bar none.
Agree about NAIA. If there is a worse airport, I’d hate to fly there.
I always go CebuPac ots cheaper the hell with amenities we where not as spoiled as westeners and chinese from any country.
I’d fly PHilippine airlines to Singapore.
You pay economy, you get economy.
thai airlines, malaysia, geruda, singapore, all their economy class has TV
@@paranoya733for real,only pal for asian flights doesn't have tv
Also Cathay
@@cbsguy6363 What kind of question is that?
yea this is pretty standard for economy. Some economy these days dont even give food lol. Also what is that "after waiting for 10 mins for the bathroom" well thats not a frigging review of the plane, its just the person in front of you took longer.
FYI: There’s no TV, because it’s not the NEO variant.
Vietnam airlines A321 200 does have TV pop out from the cabin
Most of them are like that. Why don't you take a business class(st..pd) if you don't want any hassle or else stay home.
Anxious because people were in-front of you!? Wow 😂😂😂😂
Deceiving! I have not experienced PAL for any flight abroad and no plans of flying with our country's flag carrier. You should have tried other Asian airlines.
What is deceiving about this video? He wrote about his experience. Some things he liked, some he didn’t. That’s all.
@@ptrs559 What's the thought after the word deceiving? For whom you you think tbe word deceiving? Re-read and analyze the comment
Next time fly Capiz Airlines cheaper with good food.
Philippine Airlines is one my favorite airline✈️🇵🇭❤️
what you want, they give you first class treatment and you pay economy 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Traveling nowadays is exhausting..
Yes Philippine Airlines is one the the best trained crews in the aviation industry....where i rely for my safe trip...yes its comfortable flying with PAL.....services so professional....onboard meals are so yummy....Riyadh to Manila all thumbs up!
agree
PAL food sucks! I tried their GARLIC RICE & DAING FRIED BANGUS. Garlic rice is wet & the fried Bangus is not Crispy ! EVA AIR serves better food !
Cathay and Singapore are the only decent airlines in Asia. Eva is close. Of course yo get what you paid for,
How about Japan Airlines, ANA, Korean Air? Those are 5 Star Asian Airlines
I will never take that Airline ever any more my flight ✈️ to LAX to Manila was a bad night mare instead my flight ✈️ hours is 14 it took 20 hours to much delay unbelievable 😱😱😱
If that were the case, the airline would've prompted passengers to change their boarding aircraft to a different one as a delay like this isn't even merely possible to occur, considering the airport traffic and the expenses an airline has to make if it were that late.
I like Philippine airlines ❤
you're cute 😍
You’re cute ❤️
And yeah! They openned and stole some of my stuffed.
the flights are too crowded, and filipinos bring the whole house. They have like 3 or 4 carry ons,,,,hahaha,,,,,
We flew for the second time with PAL in our several decades in the USA so disappointed
First of all when we got-to LAX me and my husband were not given seats together
I was so upset and they didn’t really care. Coming back we had to pay extra so we could seat together how sad NEVER again so disappointing and a disgrace to our country
Travel stress free, avoid Philippine Airlines.
It's ok w/me..people just complain a lot..just be grateful
5:40 just do ur business inside that toilet, no video, no wonder the que is long, unfair for next user
stay in your country and do your vlogging
aw kid unfortunately i have the freedom to travel and experience the world
PAL is the Worst Airline ! I will Never take this Airline again . Terrible Experience. Cebu Pacific is a much Better Deal.
you get what you pay for.
You ain't like philippine air?
Paging PAL.
Nakakahiya talaga itong Philippines airlines and Asian pacific
Nalagkamalan kang DH ng crew.
Tutoo yan. Marami sa crew nila snooty and arrogant. Very deficient in the Smile Department. Kung magsalita o kumilos, Akala nila kung sino sila. They forget they are service workers. Kelangan siguro mag TQM seminar sila.
Don't fly Philippine airlines horrible ground staff. horrible experience and just plain old horrible.
They have to change the name of the airport to just Manila international airport, because Ninoy Aquino is not a hero at all.
And I’m sure Marcos is hero to you. 😂
@@johnp2909 yes he is🤣😂😅🫰🤗🤙👍😁
Tama kayo
Ha Ha 🤣 🤣 Dream on! Lol 😁😁
Your freedom to speak was caused by the death of Ninoy Aquino, there was no freedom of speech under the dictator. That's the truth whether you like it or not.