17-Hour LONGEST FLIGHT of my LIFE Philippine Airlines New York JFK to Manila Trip Report 🇺🇸✈️ 🇵🇭

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  • @TovnaDavid
    @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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  • @PhilippineAirlinesTV
    @PhilippineAirlinesTV 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Hi, David! Thank you for choosing to fly from New York to Manila with Philippine Airlines! We leave you with our total commitment to safety, comfort and overall well-being whenever you fly with us. ✈ While we have noted your sentiments on the boarding process, we are very glad that you were delighted with our inflight services! Rest assured, we are constantly enhancing our products and services to be able to provide an excellent experience that our passengers rightfully deserve. See you on board your future travels with us, David! ❤

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you for the comment. Hopefully, I get to review your business class soon.

    • @_TimothyDavid
      @_TimothyDavid 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yup, he made the politically correct comment for the boarding process....
      It is what it is 😅 Alam na ng Bayan

    • @jensalmons5374
      @jensalmons5374 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I will fly with PAL for the 1st time from JFK 3 days from now… I’m
      Praying for free upgrade 🙏🙏🙏

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jensalmons5374 Good luck! :) It does help to ask them at the check-in or the gate. If you have a high status, that helps too :)

    • @Cinemachoicefilms
      @Cinemachoicefilms หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm thinking of flying to Manila from Jfk, glad the airline actually responded and wants to provide amazing service.

  • @ryansilverio4997
    @ryansilverio4997 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Flew it once and it was the most expensive among the Asian carriers. Flying direct is its advantage. But when it comes to inflight services, it is still not at par with the likes of Cathay or EVA.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing your comment. In my case, everything went right! It was so good. I got this as a part of my Canada-USA-Australia return tickets for just $2200 AUD during the holiday period as well. It was a bargain. With that said, there are a lot to be improved as well. PAL is nice, in my opinion. Cannot say for EVA, I never fly with them. I flew with Cathay once, it was nice but so long from Australia. :)

  • @arthurcarillo8689
    @arthurcarillo8689 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Many are very interesting to go to philippines on phil.air lines because the smoothness of pal landing is very smooth that is why many choosing pal because of the smoothness in landing

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  หลายเดือนก่อน

      That could be one of the reasons :)

  • @Dines27120
    @Dines27120 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    17 hours oh lord,
    Thanks for posting, you have a good editing skills nice vlogs.
    I really enjoyed watching ur vlog salamat. From Ottawa.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much for the kind words. Your comment just makes my day! Yes, 17 hours are a lot. During the flight, it didn't feel like it though. I should visit Ottawa next time I'm in Canada! It looks beautiful in pictures.

  • @hildagaurino3505
    @hildagaurino3505 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ❤Thank U for sharing this very informative video of Urs dear David🥰May the Lord make trip here in our country a joyful and meaningful one❤Welcome and MABUHAY!💖

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No worries at all. I hope you enjoyed my video. And, MABUHAY!

  • @redflats
    @redflats 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoyed watching this vlog 😊 👍

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. Appreciate your kind words :)

  • @IndigoSolace
    @IndigoSolace 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the video, I'm taking this flight on Tuesday and I'm super nervous about it

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No worries. I hope you enjoyed it. For me, it didn't felt long at all. Just make sure you stay hydrated and bring whatever to make you feel comfortable. I normally bring a neck pillow to help me sleep and empty water bottle for drinking.

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    6:40, What, really your flight to Manila is almost full on a 16 hour flight? No way, wow how is that possible? That's a long flight.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Generally, cuz it was during the holiday. I literally flew on Dec 26th. So, they took what they could get. It was not that bad, especially for Filipinos who just wanted to do a direct flight to save time than money. It was decently priced as well.

    • @kevin19358
      @kevin19358 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I see, wow.

    • @Adashki
      @Adashki 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Flew with the same airlines November of last year and MNL-JFK was at full-capacity. JFK-MNL was probably 90% full. I think for those of us who want direct flights to get to our destinations sooner, we just have to find ways to make the loooong trip bearable since there are no alternatives. I personally wasn't bored because I came prepared with books, an iPad full of movies (because as expected I'd seen most of the movies in their IFE) and was able to catch some shut eye on the plane as well.
      Also want to mention that for international flights, we get to airport 4-5 hours before our flight so imagine how long that entire journey was-almost an entire day!

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Adashki Love your comment! 4-5 hours! That's massive! I do 3 hours max if I had big bags. I guess it would make more sense for Americans as you guys have more people at the airport. Traveling from North America is generally tiring, the distance and the time zone difference is really taxing on the body.

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great Trip Report

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much.

  • @EpicThe112
    @EpicThe112 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great trip report but their service isn't as far as what cambodians would do to New York City is flying via Singapore on Singapore Airlines because my brothers did this both ways and didn't like the service. I suggested to them fly Singapore Airlines out of Newark Airport because it's going to be cheaper than Philippine Airlines towards MNL your case back to Cambodia when booked during a sale. If you have this scenario which one would you choose between the two $1696 SQ21 combined with SQ918 to MNL or PR127 JFK-MNL at $1800?

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment. If Singapore Airlines is cheaper, I will go with them. Based on my experiences, if we just compare airline to airline, they both are great (on par to each other). The only downside for PAL, in my opinion, is their airport. Too hectic and crowded. In my case, it is way cheaper during the holidays. I got it for $2200 AUD with a break for a short getaway in the Philippines before going back home. I find Singapore Airlines losing their touch when it comes to food and amenities. Thanks for sharing your insight again :)

    • @EpicThe112
      @EpicThe112 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TovnaDavid I agree and NAIA is chaotic since PR uses the Older Terminal 1 International while SQ joins NH and UA in Terminal 3 in MNL. For SQ my aunt in Perth does PER-SIN-MNL better service

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@EpicThe112 I should try that route next with SQ on sale. Thanks for the recommendation.

    • @EpicThe112
      @EpicThe112 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @TovnaDavid no problem at all in fact my aunt in Perth always does this PER-SIN-MNL with these flights SQ214/216 to SQ910 if missed SQ912 followed by SQ224 to SQ916 there is the option of waiting 7hrs from the arrival of SQ224 in Singapore Changi for SQ918. The last option is very useful provided you want to go together with someone that did new york-ewr to NAIA T3 via Singapore Changi.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EpicThe112 That's great! :) Thanks

  • @honestreviewer3615
    @honestreviewer3615 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The PAL meal are much better than United SFO-MNL-SFO flight.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never try United in-flight food, so I can't compare. However, I have heard the same thing. Based on this experience alone, my food was amazing onboard! At least for my Asian palate anyway. Hahaha 😁😆😅Maybe I should fly with them next time!

    • @Hulksmash312
      @Hulksmash312 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't go united. I did its bad.. and the flight attendants are miserable. Philippine airline flight attendants are amazing

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Hulksmash312 Good note :)

    • @missheart6049
      @missheart6049 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This is 100% true.

  • @Hulksmash312
    @Hulksmash312 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Was the flight sold out, or lot's of available seat's.... Awesome vedio...i just subscribed 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was almost packed from what I could tell. Thank you so much. Your comment made my day!

  • @weallhumanplsrespecteachot8075
    @weallhumanplsrespecteachot8075 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how far the walking from when u drop off at JFK to the gate of phillipi es airlines? i have child just wanna make sure wont tired me up 😢 thank you

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi. If you walk out from the train like I did at Terminal 1, it is not far as you will arrive at Counter E and PAL is usually at Counter H. 5 mins walk max. However, I would recommend that you spare a little more time than you should as there will always be a long queue to bag-drop/check-in. I hope that helps.

    • @weallhumanplsrespecteachot8075
      @weallhumanplsrespecteachot8075 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ thank you

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@weallhumanplsrespecteachot8075 You're welcome :)

  • @thelmaedens894
    @thelmaedens894 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    nice and enjoy

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. This comment makes my day!

  • @dennis12dec
    @dennis12dec 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This December it's going to be Bonjour Paris, as Air France 🇫🇷 has recently announced that they will start their direct nonstop flights to Manila from Paris Charles De Gaulle it will be easier for European visitors going to the Philippines and for us Schengen Visa holders who regularly travel to Europe 🇪🇺. Currently I still have to go on layovers on my European travels as at present there are no direct flights between the Philippines and Europe.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am so happy to hear this! Airlines could even do code share then. More Philippines and Europe for me! Hurray!

    • @dennis12dec
      @dennis12dec 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TovnaDavid It would be better for European Airlines to return to the Philippines, during the time of Gloria Arroyo European carriers ceased flying to the Philippines due to the unfair playing field, favoritism of PAL and CEB and the discriminatory taxes on foreign carriers which was abolished in 2012, Air France 🇫🇷 has made a bold move on restoring direct flights between the Philippines and Europe after more than 20 years.

    • @dennis12dec
      @dennis12dec 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TovnaDavid If you're planning to travel with Air France 🇫🇷 better take a crash course in the French language. I can't wait to be greeted again with "Bonjour et Bienvenue á Bord" by the cabin crew when I travel to France in December. If PAL does plan to fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle the cabin crew must take up French language courses or better hire a French speaker from among Filipinos living in France, Belgium and Switzerland.

    • @dennis12dec
      @dennis12dec 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Did you know that Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport is 23km Northeast of the French capital in the town of Roissy in the region of Ile de France opened in 1974 named after the French WW2 General and Statesman.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dennis12dec That's very interesting. Never knew about this! I guess they were just to protect the local businesses.

  • @readyreek3512
    @readyreek3512 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What was the cost of the round trip fare?

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I did Perth>Vancouver, New York>Perth (stop in Manila) around $2300 AUD, I booked about 11 months ahead. If you do just ManilaNew York, it will be cheaper.

  • @pasyaltayo
    @pasyaltayo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Buddy! Welcome to Manila! Im a TV Host and Content Creator in Manila, If you're up do send a reply and let's talk.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much.

  • @308Karl
    @308Karl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Next is Singapore to JFK

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope so! Hahaha.... Probably cashing in all the points for the Business Class. That is even longer than this flight!

    • @Irissa07
      @Irissa07 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would not fly more than 9 hours on economy.. unless I take zanax..zzzz

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Irissa07 Hahaha ... Fortunately enough, I could still do long-haul. Hoping to earn enough money for Business Class next time! 🤣😂😅

  • @sushitrash5700
    @sushitrash5700 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    what seat is this? :)

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      38A from my memory :)

  • @thomascochran1445
    @thomascochran1445 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    using your hand to measure distance,how archaic

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha... Finally, someone caught on to me! I put that in hoping someone would say something and you did! Thank you! Have a good day :)

  • @RRacel
    @RRacel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    NO stop over at all?

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, nothing at all. New York all the way to Manila straight for 17 hours. I was so surprised to notice that at first as well.

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Is that your 1st time flying Philippine airlines, Airbus A350-900 to Manila, if so, how is your trip to the Philippines, how many hours did you sleep on the plane do you remember how much you pay to fly Philippine airlines?

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      During that trip, I had flown with them before from Australia. However, it was my first time doing this ultra-long haul flight. After this video, I took an adventure trip with my cousin to Cebu and Palawan. New vlog will come out next year. I paid around $2200 AUD for all my PAL flights, Perth to Manila, Manila to Vancouver, New York to Manila, Manila to Perth. I booked 11 months in advance, in January and flew in December. I got lucky.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I slept 3-4 hours on and off, twice as my body was on the American time.

    • @kevin19358
      @kevin19358 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I see, nice and almost 1 year in advance? No way, wow. Thanks.

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kevin19358 Yes, I planned this way ahead of the curve! Hahaha

    • @kevin19358
      @kevin19358 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I see, good.

  • @smendetv1105
    @smendetv1105 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    👍

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you :)

  • @RGFanatic
    @RGFanatic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You know when a person speaks Genuine australian accent like born and raised FULL BLOODED LOL

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha. Wait what? R u clocking my accent? :)

  • @DanielMena-s4t
    @DanielMena-s4t 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are brave. I can't handle over 5 hours of flight. I get bored. That's why I keep putting off going back to Europe because it's a 13 hour flight from Las Vegas 😊

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you :) I kinda have to be, I live in Australia. If I wanna get out of the country, I have to fly - no trains or buses like in the US or Europe. I enjoy flying though. I guess in your case, you have the excuse of going on countries as pit stops. Vegas > New York > London > Paris > Rome? Hahaha :)

  • @_TimothyDavid
    @_TimothyDavid 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoyed your video ✈️ 🇵🇭

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much :) Your comment has made my day!

  • @christianrodriguez4252
    @christianrodriguez4252 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got off the phone and broke her heart I’ll let you guess which one

  • @micoPogi-pg3kn
    @micoPogi-pg3kn 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    17 hrs in economy sounds like a nightmare 😂

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It seems like that. However, I got lucky with this one. It was ok. Good meals and decent seat, plus I got a good deal with the flight price and visited the Philippines as a layover.

  • @shirleygarcia2032
    @shirleygarcia2032 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good evening God bless us all❤

    • @TovnaDavid
      @TovnaDavid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless!

  • @kd6dwtcay
    @kd6dwtcay 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Worst airline ever.