Always do research on wherever you travel to. Do some research on flights, accommodations, way of life, best deals, best tips...so as not to end short or very far from whatever expectations you had.
Because you are flying so cheap at discounted rates. charges for carry-on bags: Personal item A free item that can be a purse, laptop bag, or small backpack. The maximum dimensions are 18 in x 14 in x 8 in (45 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm), including handles and wheels. Of course you are required a round trip ticket when you go abroad. In USA they also have discounted air tickets.
Definitely got off on the wrong foot! Thank you for mentioning "throwaway" tickets. Never heard of them. That one tip is worth the cost of subscribing! Also appreciate seeing the disconnect between the nice pool and modern exterior of the Cebu hotel and your not-so-great room. Don't judge a book by its cover. With these frustrations out-of-the-way I hope the rest of your trip goes better. Good luck!
Throw away ticket. Best to set a date far into the future, to the cheapest destination. Could save a lot. Good travel agents , should know this already, when flying to the Philippines!! Good luck with the weather. This year is very different from last year .living up here in northern Luzon. Have had a lot of storms this year. Last year the drought had already started by now! Safe travels! Btw. I find Agoda, very good for getting accomodations!
Good of you to share your experience. However, proper planning/research would've alleviated most if not all your frustrations🤔. For example, Cebu Pacific is a budget airlines. Their pricing structure is no different than a lot of budget airlines.
If landing at Manila never accept a "taxi" that comes to you, go to Gate 13 and across the crossing point you will the official taxis that have to go by the meter and you are given a ticket by the controller with the taxi number and who to report them to if they overcharge or switch meter off.
@@KeithFLOOK-wd3uw I would never accept a taxi that came to me at an airport in any country. It's always a scam. Good to know about Gate 13 and that you could report a bad taxi driver, but if I go down there it'll be to Cebu, not Manilla.. That's the main reason why I use ride sharing app like Uber in other countries is because your payment goes straight to Uber, you leave feedback at the end of the ride, and they also guarantee the ride. Not sure if the Grab app in Cebu does the same thing.
The cause of your victim story is you. You should have done your homework on the airline requirements and country entry requirements. What is the point of your video? Are you giving useful information to those who enter the Philipines? Pick an outcome and serve that outcome rather than rant on about god knows what.
If you insist on what is RIGHT, they can't force it on you because SCAMMERS in the Philippines can be penalized if you report it to the authorities. Since you didn't stand your ground, it means you're helping the scammers. 😊
Typical American... thi is you can fly to the Philippines without doing your homework about the travel then trying to blame others. Learn the rules before you travel and follow them, especially about the return or onward flight...then the hotel too.
You can always bargain with the transportation price...try to haggle...try the joy ride or angkas if you're in Manila and in Cebu I think they have habal-habal ( motor ride transport)
Sure knows how to leave a bitter taste on video. The Cebu Pacific thing was not the airline's problem. The hotel socket blah blah sounds mysterious. And overcharged by a taxi at P800? There are coupon taxis with a fixed price. There's Grab taxi that shows the price. But the unconditional love for metered taxis prevails. Blame it on the rain? For sure. Can't wait to watch the Scammed at Jollibee episode, Spaghetti edition.
You are absolutely correct. I have been flying to Vegas twice a year from San Francisco. Frontier and Spirit are so cheap you only allowed a small backpack, Laptop bag or a purse. Cebu Pacific has a discounted rates also
Don’t mind the comments and continue speaking your mind, if tourist stay silent, how can the Philippines improve? I liked this video.
Always do research on wherever you travel to. Do some research on flights, accommodations, way of life, best deals, best tips...so as not to end short or very far from whatever expectations you had.
Because you are flying so cheap at discounted rates. charges for carry-on bags:
Personal item
A free item that can be a purse, laptop bag, or small backpack. The maximum dimensions are 18 in x 14 in x 8 in (45 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm), including handles and wheels. Of course you are required a round trip ticket when you go abroad. In USA they also have discounted air tickets.
Definitely got off on the wrong foot! Thank you for mentioning "throwaway" tickets. Never heard of them. That one tip is worth the cost of subscribing! Also appreciate seeing the disconnect between the nice pool and modern exterior of the Cebu hotel and your not-so-great room. Don't judge a book by its cover. With these frustrations out-of-the-way I hope the rest of your trip goes better. Good luck!
@@lindsay1460 Thanks for your input and following the journey. More will be revealed.
Throw away ticket. Best to set a date far into the future, to the cheapest destination. Could save a lot.
Good travel agents , should know this already, when flying to the Philippines!!
Good luck with the weather.
This year is very different from last year .living up here in northern Luzon.
Have had a lot of storms this year. Last year the drought had already started by now! Safe travels!
Btw.
I find Agoda, very good for getting accomodations!
Good of you to share your experience. However, proper planning/research would've alleviated most if not all your frustrations🤔. For example, Cebu Pacific is a budget airlines. Their pricing structure is no different than a lot of budget airlines.
Just curious. You said you overpaid 800 pesos for a taxi ride. Why didn't you use the Grab ride sharing app?
If landing at Manila never accept a "taxi" that comes to you, go to Gate 13 and across the crossing point you will the official taxis that have to go by the meter and you are given a ticket by the controller with the taxi number and who to report them to if they overcharge or switch meter off.
@@KeithFLOOK-wd3uw I would never accept a taxi that came to me at an airport in any country. It's always a scam. Good to know about Gate 13 and that you could report a bad taxi driver, but if I go down there it'll be to Cebu, not Manilla.. That's the main reason why I use ride sharing app like Uber in other countries is because your payment goes straight to Uber, you leave feedback at the end of the ride, and they also guarantee the ride. Not sure if the Grab app in Cebu does the same thing.
The cause of your victim story is you. You should have done your homework on the airline requirements and country entry requirements. What is the point of your video? Are you giving useful information to those who enter the Philipines? Pick an outcome and serve that outcome rather than rant on about god knows what.
Thanks for your comment!.
If you insist on what is RIGHT, they can't force it on you because SCAMMERS in the Philippines can be penalized if you report it to the authorities. Since you didn't stand your ground, it means you're helping the scammers. 😊
... Yes. We'll be with you in your future Philippine travels, along with all your complaints.
sorry for that..I think a little research might help. however theres a lot of nice place to go to..hope you enjoy your stay...despite what happen....
Typical American... thi is you can fly to the Philippines without doing your homework about the travel then trying to blame others.
Learn the rules before you travel and follow them, especially about the return or onward flight...then the hotel too.
Yes, I am headed for American. I guess.
You can always bargain with the transportation price...try to haggle...try the joy ride or angkas if you're in Manila and in Cebu I think they have habal-habal ( motor ride transport)
Sure knows how to leave a bitter taste on video. The Cebu Pacific thing was not the airline's problem. The hotel socket blah blah sounds mysterious. And overcharged by a taxi at P800? There are coupon taxis with a fixed price. There's Grab taxi that shows the price. But the unconditional love for metered taxis prevails. Blame it on the rain? For sure. Can't wait to watch the Scammed at Jollibee episode, Spaghetti edition.
Never ever trust "low ticket prices" it is always that the luggage they will get charged
Have used Cebu airlines before and have never been charged for my carry-on bag. This was the first time.
@JackVoorheis many tricks that are used in airlines.
Cebu airlines ia shit best avoided, but unfortunately on some routes you have no choice. There ia no air aisa flying from Vietnam to the Phillipines.
Cebu Air is the worst. There are a lot of things to like in the Phils, esp the people. But Cebu Air, woof.
Foreign vloggers are like in a tug-of-war. They hate the Philippines secretly but has to vlog the country because most of the views are here. Haha
There's this Airline called Spirit and they charge $40 bucks for hand carry.
You are absolutely correct. I have been flying to Vegas twice a year from San Francisco. Frontier and Spirit are so cheap you only allowed a small backpack, Laptop bag or a purse. Cebu Pacific has a discounted rates also
Vietnam to Philippines....a downgrade
Cebu Pacific is a bad airline !
I have co workers in Cebu if you need possibly some local help or guides.
@@JudgeThor44 I am looking for some good people for sure
Yup! You got ripped off.
Go to Paris instead of MNL next time.
Thanks for your input.