You sold me. I don't need super amenities for more than double the money. i just need a relaxing 14hr flight, comfy digs, good foodses, and service. You made it clear it was all that. Ticket just got paid for this exact flight. thank you/ salamat.
@GilCarolAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@jody8Tm Glad to see someone agrees with me! So many people here bashing PAL for “outdated” product, etc. What’s more important was your comfort for the long flight, di ba? And that’s exactly what we got with PAL without breaking the bank! Starting next year PAL will be flying new planes on this route! Enjoy your flight kabayan and safe travels! 😊
@djmeerysmusic8 ай бұрын
I have watched this video today, good one!
@GilCarolAdventures8 ай бұрын
Thank you again for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. Please kindly subscribe to our channel for more of our upcoming videos! 😊
@MarxAviano2 ай бұрын
The Mabuhay lounge upstairs is much nicer and a lot more space.
@GilCarolAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@MarxAviano At the time we were there the new Mabuhay Lounge was still under construction. I bet it’s a lot nicer up there! Thanks for watching!
@deandecoursey23348 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! I flew economy from BKK to LAX in late December. I had read about PAL’s reputation to be late but in flying to first Manila, then to Los Angeles, in each case the flight left an hour late. The connection was 5.5 hours, so even with the delay, the connection wasn’t tight. I fly back to BKK on PAL in May and am considering bidding on upgrading to Business Class. I’ll probably bid a day or two before check in. I wonder if I did get the upgrade, what would change in baggage allowance? By the way, I noticed the St. Maarten tee shirt on Carol. That’s one of my favorite islands!
@GilCarolAdventures8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching our video! Hope you get the upgrade to Business Class. All of our flights departed on time. 😊 Baggage allowance in business class is still 2 pcs, but the weight is increased to 70 lbs instead of 50 lbs. You also get priority baggage handling, which means your baggages will be the first ones off the plane when you land. We went on a cruise to St Maarten last year! Love that place! 😊
@308Karl5 ай бұрын
Looks like two different 777s on one video. On 3:28 is the newer RP-C7782 with a lie-flat business class and newer economy seats. You boarded on the older RP-C7772 4:33 with the angled business class seats. At least the most imporant thing is that they will get you home safe and sound 😊
@GilCarolAdventures5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes, two PAL 777s parked next to each other. Although the seats on our 777 were rhe older type, we had a very comfortable flight, the service was second to none, and we got home safely! We prefer the 2-3-2 layout in PAL’s 777 Business Class because of the enormous amount of space in the cabin. Their A350 product seems more modern but the spaciousness is missing! We highly recommend PAL Business Class for its value, spaciousness, comfort level, delicious meals, and unmatched Filipino service! Please subscribe to our channel for more of our travel and family adventures! Thanks for your comment as well. God Bless! 😊
@DalesWorld728 ай бұрын
Come what may, PAL is my airline of choice, be it a local or regional flight. I was satisfied with the service and comfortable enough through the entire flight. I`m not going to board a flight just to find flaws in their service or their plane. Lastly, their fares are cheaper than those of any other regional airline. Thanks for the vid. :)
@GilCarolAdventures7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! What matters most were value and comfortability, and we got both from PAL. The outstanding inflight service was a bonus!
@bbgwrq4 ай бұрын
Nor do I. The flaws find me. That's why I stay away from PAL. Stop being biased.
@GilCarolAdventures4 ай бұрын
@@bbgwrq I’m not being biased. It was based on my own experience. We all have different PAL experiences… some are good and some are bad! Mine was good! Thanks for watching! 😊
@H0Simone5 ай бұрын
I've been watching your travel experience video outbound from LAX to MNL as well and already left a comment there. I really liked a lot what I've seen about PAL's long haul Business-Class product! What really makes a big difference is the generous amount of space PAL offers, something you simply don't find anymore in Business-Class nowadays. If I compare PAL's Business-Class seats to those I know from Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Thai Airways or China Airlines - where you feel to be cramped into a half open coffin when in full flat position, the freedom PAL offers in this slightly outdated seat and layout simply is priceless! Newer is not necessarily better! 🤷♀️😉 Have you noticed the difference of the food presentation? Manila did way better than Los Angeles! 🍽️🍹👍 Freshness, arrangement and presentation of the food served on your return flight from MNL to LAX was definetely of higher quality! Something PAL should go over with their caterer at LAX. Allover your video was very helpful to us, we would definetely prefer to fly PAL on our way to Manila. Thanks for sharing your experience, you are a wonderful couple and it was a pleasure watching! Loveley greetings from Germany, Simone 🙋♀️👍👍🇵🇭
@GilCarolAdventures5 ай бұрын
Thank you Simone from Germany for watching my videos about our PAL Business Class experiences. I totally agree with you that "newer is not necessarily better." This current PAL Business Class in their B777-300ERs offers a generous amount of space unlike any other in its class. The value it offers along with its authentic Filipino hospitality onboard is second to none. Many travelers expect too much in Business Class but what matters most to us is that we had very comfortable flights both ways with PAL. Please subscribe to our channel for more of our travel adventures! Best regards from California! :)
@galan4442 ай бұрын
I found that service in business class is great. Food is ok. 2-3-2 configuration is so outdated and the look a feel of the cabin feels like the 90's. Price should be at least $1k less than competitors.
@GilCarolAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@galan444 I couldn’t have agree with you more! Next year they will have new planes to fly the U.S. routes with a 1-2-1 in business class but a dreadful 3-4-3 in economy class.
@lakt21365 ай бұрын
I just checked the price for business class for round trip flight only for Phllipines in October 2024 is $4,800. Is that about right ? Also as business class client do you get your own entrance to board & do you get faster processing through US Customs when you come back to the states? Thanks for sharing =)
@GilCarolAdventures5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! The cost of PAL Business Class you found is about right! Other major airlines cost a lot more! At the airport you get a separate check-in line. When boarding the plane Business Class passengers will be the first group to board and first group to exit the plane. There is no priority line for US Customs and Immigration. The only way to do that is if you have a Global Entry ID, which you can apply for. With that Global Entry ID you also get TSA pre-check so you go to a shorter line at LAX. Hope this helps. If you need help with your travel I can help because I’m a travel agent! 😊
@lakt21365 ай бұрын
@GilCarolAdventures I saw the price on Expedia. As for the seating 💺 & leg space in business class if you get a window seat - Do you have aks someone to move if you need to get up or is there space to get up and go? Thanks for sharing
@GilCarolAdventures5 ай бұрын
@@lakt2136 if you get a window seat there’s plenty of legroom to get up and go. But, if the seat is laid flat there’s not much space to go around it. Thats the only bad part about it. I recommend the aisle seat if you’re flying solo. For booking with Expedia, I can probably get you better pricing than Expedia.
@bbgwrq4 ай бұрын
@@GilCarolAdventures You're comparing apples to oranges. Right now, China Airlines Business is $4844 RT from SFO to MNL. Their business is 1-2-1, not 2-3-2 as is with PAL. So you have to do a fair comparison.
@GilCarolAdventures4 ай бұрын
@@bbgwrq I’m a Travel Advisor and I do compare prices for myself and my clients! It’s all a matter of preference! Our biz class fares were so much cheaper than China Airlines and other major airlines at the time of purchase!
@doctorcatmeowmeow96195 ай бұрын
i wanna go back for another vacation but i found out that im terrified of flying...i donno how i managed to fly LA-mnl and manila to bicol...just by watching the take-off in this vid scares me....
@GilCarolAdventures5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Fear of flying is common. I highly suggest starting with shorter flights to gradually become more comfortable with flying! Don’t let your fear of flying deprive you of a vacation you really need and deserve! 😊
@marleyraeschannel27767 ай бұрын
hi, was there a lot of turbulence during your flight?
@GilCarolAdventures7 ай бұрын
Hi. No significant turbulence that I can recall during our flight from Manila to Los Angeles!
@rheymonddelcastillo35337 ай бұрын
Hi po Sana po.matulungan nyo aq kht pambili lng ng gamot at konting pagkain
@GilCarolAdventures7 ай бұрын
Hello! Have we met before? Taga saan ka?
@GlimpseInParadise4 ай бұрын
Premium economy on other airlines gives you so much more for your dollar. Also, for about 2k less.
@GilCarolAdventures4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video! Yes, we know about Premium Economy with other airlines but PAL will finally offer them too next year with their new A350-1000 aircraft and can’t wait to try that product next time. We had to try PAL Business Class and it didn’t disappoint! We highly recommend it for its value for your $, onboard service, delicious meals, and overall comfort. No fancy seats needed!! 😊
@bbgwrq4 ай бұрын
@@GilCarolAdventures That's the same response over and over again. In a few months, next year, very soon. Lies and more lies. PAL is the bottom-dweller.
@TC-kf9zw4 ай бұрын
Does it give you a direct flight, because that's the whole reason to fly with Pal, you can also fly economy and by the seat next to you.....
@GilCarolAdventures4 ай бұрын
@@TC-kf9zw Yes, PAL’s flights to and from the U.S. are all “nonstops.” For many travelers, this is the advantage of flying PAL to and from Manila. Thanks for watching! 😊
@kjata775 ай бұрын
Here's a riddle: Q: How do you get Filipinos to be somewhere on time? A: You put them on a plane! Just kidding, you're video commentary at take-off 'made me do it' ;) Thank you for the lovely video of the flight, it is helpful :) Anyone offended by the joke, it's just a light-hearted joke, no offense intended.
@GilCarolAdventures5 ай бұрын
Good one! 😂😂😂 I threw that in there because PAL has the reputation of “Plane Always Late.” Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. For the value compared with other major airlines, PAL Business Class is worth it! Please subscribe to our channel for more of our travel and family adventures. Thank you!
@stebopign9 ай бұрын
yep. sad and dated product in 2024. the price is crazy expensive too compared to flying via cathay or eva. the only thing they win of is the direct flight to the philippines that they monopolize. you get access to better lounges if you fly via hk or taiwan too.
@GilCarolAdventures9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching our video! In Economy Class, yes that’s true! But PAL business class cost about $2K less than their competitors. They’re not nearly as modern but we were very comfortable and that’s all that matters. We were able to steep continuously for half of the flight.
@reneguerrero46579 ай бұрын
They have a new Mabuhay lounge in terminal 1. Much nicer and much bigger. Not sure when this video was taken. They may be updating their fleet later this year🤞🏾
@GilCarolAdventures9 ай бұрын
@@reneguerrero4657 Thanks for watching. Our flight was on 11/22/23. The new Mabuhay Lounge in Terminal 1 wasn’t completed yet at that time. The new A350-1000s will arrive last quarter of 2025, so their new jets will be nicer!
@ray46rs4 ай бұрын
There’s a mouse under he seat. Did you seeit
@GilCarolAdventures4 ай бұрын
Where? Which seat?
@Meintheboxx5 ай бұрын
Never again will I fly PAL, I don't care if I have to swim back to SFO
@GilCarolAdventures5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I’m sorry to hear about your bad experiences with PAL. It’s not for everyone and every airline in the world has its own flaws. But not a good idea to swim back to SFO! 😂😂
@retireeandactivelife77495 ай бұрын
Be sure to say that you are no longer a Filipino because whatever bad things you say on things Filipino reflects on you…with your complexion, flat nose and accent.
@bbgwrq4 ай бұрын
I agree with your sentiment. Stress level goes exceedingly high when dealing with PAL.
@GilCarolAdventures4 ай бұрын
@@bbgwrq I’m sorry to hear about your bad experiences with PAL. Hope your next trip to the Philippines with any airline will be less stressful for you. 😊
@LightBox1014 ай бұрын
I don’t get it why there are those who need to “show off” on vlogs like yours your PAL Business Class flight, meals, amenities and all. Is it to show other Filipinos that you’re above them in economy just like the gap between rich and poor? It’s a sad state of your mentality as a couple. Yes I fly PAL Business class and the food served is not really that special. As a matter of fact the food in economy is better.
@GilCarolAdventures4 ай бұрын
We appreciate your perspective, and it’s certainly not our intention to come across as boastful. We share our experiences to express our excitement and to provide insights that might be helpful or interesting to others. Travel is a passion of ours, and we’re grateful for the opportunities we’ve had. We hope we can all share our joys and experiences in a way that uplifts each other. Thanks for watching!
@fc1114_3 ай бұрын
If he wanted to show off then he would have been in first class.
@GilCarolAdventures3 ай бұрын
@@fc1114_ Thanks for watching my video! Traveling in business class is not about showing off, but about embracing the journey as much as the destination. It’s a way to appreciate the advancements in comfort and technology that make our travels more enjoyable. Sharing a video of the experience is simply a way to express gratitude for these little luxuries in life, and to inspire others to treat themselves when the opportunity arises. It’s a celebration of hard work and the ability to savor moments of relaxation and peace amidst our busy lives. 😊🛫
@kwilliams13166 ай бұрын
So it’s 2024 Philippine Air still hasn’t figured out that crawling over total strangers from window and middle seats while they sleep isn’t a good idea in business class. More modern alternatives are available. I’ll pass.
@GilCarolAdventures6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! PAL’s new Airbus A350-1000s with modern business class is coming in 2025, which will replace the aging B777s on the US routes. The A350-1000s will have a 1-2-1 Business Class layout so everyone has an aisle. That will definitely address your concerns! They're already flying the A350-900s for the New York and Toronto routes with the 1-2-1 Business Class layout. The new A350-1000s will also have a Premium Economy Class cabin.
@bekimotonowindubai11135 ай бұрын
PANCIT FOR BUSINESS CLASS... D NYO MAN LANG GAWING CARBONARA PAL🫨
@GilCarolAdventures5 ай бұрын
@@bekimotonowindubai1113 Thanks for watching! We had different options for midnight snacks. I chose Pancit and my wife chose Arroz Caldo, which is the most popular option. We were very content because we didn’t set high expectations!! Most people expect too much just because it’s Business Class. If you want high end Business Class I suggest Singapore Airlines or Cathay for an additional $2K more per person at the time we booked our tickets! PAL was the better value!
@bbgwrq4 ай бұрын
@@GilCarolAdventures I am hoping so! If indeed they do the 1-2-1 on their most popular route of SFO-MNL, and the price is lower than China Airlines and EVA (both stop in TPE), then I will go with PAL (direct). When vacationing in the Philippines, vacation to me is "less stress", and if the journey starts off with dealing with PAL's cancellations, delays and so forth, they have to bring the price "way down" to make it worthwhile. PAL has to start caring about their own people, and that starts with them being the flagship carrier of the country, if we are ever to give a damn about them. It goes both ways.
@GilCarolAdventures4 ай бұрын
@@bbgwrq PAL will start flying their new A350-1000s around October 2025 to LAX and SFO to replace their aging 777-300ERs. Those new planes will have 1-2-1 business class layout. And for the first time, the A350-1000s will offer Premium Economy Class seats.