FLYING IN A TYPHOON | Air Swift Flight From Manila To El Nido

WHAT AN ADVENTURE. Living in Canada for most of my life, I haven't experienced many typhoons lol. But here in the Philippines, it's a yearly occurrence for most people and they definitely are very calm about the whole process. Join me as I take a little propeller plane from Manila to El Nido the day after almost all flights were cancelled and during a Level 3 Typhoon Warning. I flew with the only airline that flies directly into El Nido on Palawan Island which is Air Swift. Hope you guys enjoy the video and find it helpful if you're thinking of doing a similar trip! xx
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[@gediminasmurauskas7817]

Hi Alina! Your Filipino typhoon flying adventure reminds me of my own tornado flying adventure above Oklahoma and Texas decades ago. This was a nerve-racking experience, but all turned out OK. I am happy to know that you landed safely, Alina!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very nerve wracking!

[@donstravelsandrants.]

That was a ATR turboprop plane, built by an Italian and french company. Thanks for bringing us along Alina.👍😊🇵🇭

[@thowphak2886]

Filipinos are used to typhoons of any level, and the filipino motto when it comes to typhoon is "bagyo ka lang filipino kami" in English it means "your just a typhoon were filipinos" always stay safe and have fun in the philippines. 🇵🇭

[@michaelconstantinemiranda2352]

*we're

[@ryerye6587]

No one actually says that. So dont believe this very conceited comment. We respect the typhoon and if we can help it, we dont travel when there is one.

[@anindyamunshi7715]

Its really good to see that you are safe as you have braved the typhoon. You live out of a suitcase as your work is where your home is and your family is where your heart is.

[@alexsabado8254]

Typhoons, Earthquakes, Volcanic eruptions we are used to it,since the PHILIPPINES is situated in the pacific ring fire and a frequent typhoon route that originate from the pacific rim.Well that's life,and stay safe Alina I hope you're enjoying your stay in the PHILIPPINES 🙏❤fr.Doha,Qatar 🇶🇦🇵🇭

[@RampartPh]

air swift and now the newish sunlight air are the smaller airlines w/c can fly directly to el nido and other tourist destinations.

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Alina, tomorrow is my last day in the Philippines before I’m heading home to Canada!🥰🥰🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@AlinaMcleod]

Have a safe flight back!

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

Flying a small turbo-prop plane is always an adventure. Landed 1 or 2 times in Erie, PA at Christmas when the runway was hard packed snow in spots and naturally the ramps were hard packed snow. Have read that props give more control in bad weather than jet engines. Therefore, prop planes can fly when jets can't. Needless to say, even in good weather prop planes are more turbulent when flying than a small jet plane.

[@vanillaorchidboutiquehotel6167]

The Most Thing Part is not about Turbulance,typhoon and chaos at the airport.. its about your luggage almost left there😅 lesson learned put your luggage first before you get inside the taxis or trike😄

[@AlinaMcleod]

No, the luggage fell off the back of the tricycle. It wasn’t secured enough.

[@enricocontrerasaraneta7290]

very developed modern city

[@pinoyclan]

I’m headed to El Nido March of next year with my wife and in-laws. Been a while since the last time I was there in the Philippines, can’t wait. Typhoons are common its all on how high the category is.

[@jimross7648]

Nothing inspires more confidence in your coming trike trip, than one of your bags falling off trike as you back up to leave. However, you got where you were going, so bonus.

[@AlinaMcleod]

lol as long as we see it fall enough is what's important

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

So good that you made it through the typhoon safely. I'm sure that this is something you will remember for the rest of your life. You go girl. Love you dearly❤ Harriet , Jim and Yuki❤❤❤

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Hello Alina, I am really glad that you arrived safely in El Nido and thank you very much for this awesome video that made us worry about this scary and dangerous flight. Anyway El nido seems to be truly beautiful, despite the rainy weather. I wish you to spend a wonderful journey in this marvellous place.

[@SyifaAdriana]

What a travel day! I felt like I was experiencing the typhoon with you 😂😂😂 I did enjoy all the nitty and gritty details of travel day xx

[@davidjohnston710]

Hey, Hi, Alina! Haven’t commented in a while. But, your ride in that “shake rattle and roll” puddle jumper prop reminded me of a business flight I once had to make across Lake Michigan, in the middle of a thunderstorm, at night!!!! Those planes are usually louder, especially where you were seated behind the props! On my night flight, the flashing strobes illuminated and created a “freeze frame” effect on the rain droplets suspended around the fuselage!!! The flashes of lightening did the same, but allowed one to see further out from the plane. And imagine the claps of thunder! I think I had Gordon Lightfoot song, “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” playing in my head - it’s about a maritime tragedy in the Great Lakes area, lol - but music consoles me sometimes if I hum it in my head! One of the most frightening flights of my life, looking back and chuckling now! There’s an axiom that says “Wherever you are, that’s where you are!” Simple enough. If that’s in a typhoon, then it’s a typhoon! Just keep positive, and deal with it the best you can, with the hope things will change (as they do) for the better! Grateful you are still with us, sweet woman! ❤

[@boogeyman2454]

Hope to see you in Manila Soon. Im always watching your vlog. It is nice and very informative. Thank you

[@underwater4159]

Yes your right, big planes are totally different when it comes to flying, little turbulence experience only..but in small plane it is really nervous 😁 but enjoying..you are really beautiful👍🤩..welcome to the Philippines

[@evaristods8747]

I'm a senior citizen. I got curious about flying dangerously in a signal no. 3 typhoon as narrated by this wonderful lady foreigner. So I subscribed to her vlog immediately.

[@fadisamman5546]

Thank you Alina

[@jayson_32]

Glad yo see you enjoying my country Alina... Having a lot of fun here seeing you worry in the middle of the flood and the turbulent flight... made me smile while seeing you worry since those are just normal in the Filipino way of life... Enjoy and have fun in your stay there lady.

[@buhaydagatvlogs5471]

Enjoy your vacation in El Nido.. stay safe always..

[@renatzkigab2616]

Oh! Alina your eyes are really enticing love it! welcome to the Philippines.

[@curlyfurpuppyltd8817]

Airlines cancel flights base on wind up in the sky so wind on the ground may be different or little bit calm .

[@alayoun75]

God Bless keep safe and enjoy your stay in Philippines🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@525sixhundredMinutes]

So when storms like this happens, malls often announce that people can stay there and parking is free. Depends on where they are, staying at home means there's probably no power and water in their area. Sometimes flooding happens.

[@ralfmoll5727]

Hello Alina, „In case of fire, please leave the building before posting it to social media.“ So much fun! Have not been to El Nido but some other Island. I do not remember the name but it also was not Cebu I think. Flying out of Manila domestic Airport was also an adventure. The day before I flew, there was an accident, wehere two airplanes crashed on the ground at Manila Airport. Our Flight started in an old Airbus A300 in which I could read all signs, because they where written in German language. So it was used in it’s life before somewhere else for a different airline. After boarding, the plane drove slowly to the runway and did not try to takeoff. Instead we returned to a parking position. Then men in blue overalls came into the plane and went down the isles. About 30min later, we were allowed to leave the plane and got a replacement plane 4h later. Best Regards, Ralf

[@cutiebellacat4720]

It is so relaxing to watch your vlogs. Your voice is very calming. Enjoy and take care❤

[@munirhaseeb6216]

Beautiful weather beachside and village side nice I think raining is there when you cross road have a nice trip.

[@raymundperalta419]

I’m glad ur enjoying ur vacation trip n stay safe from bad weather

[@keithng2517]

that typhoon that blew over Phillippines went over to Hong Kong. only shutdown that city for 1 day. it sure brought allot of rain but was not severe in windstorm. But its werid having a typhoon in nov.

[@myragaculaisdelrosario5853]

Climate change perhaps. We have about 20 typhoons a year but we never used to have Category 4 or 5 typhoons.

[@DaxXadify]

Been to el nido about july 9-16 2018. Flew with ayala group's airswift as well. Terminal 4. And experienced the same turbulent, shaky but ok landing. I got a substantial discount with airswift because I stayed with another ayala group owned hotel called Lio. When the ticketing/ travel agent learned that i booked myself in Lio a few days prior, she just immediately gave me a discount with Airswift. Lio is located about 4km away from that beach. I was able to visit 14 islands total when I was there. That's about 8 and 6 islands in two days that I stayed there. I remember it was also rainy on some days. I hope you somehow managed to enjoy your stay. There have been many times that I repeatedly commented in many of your videos, back when you were still in Canada, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Albania, etc to consider visiting the Philippines... I am just kinda disappointed that the weather was not greatly cooperative. I know Ukraine and Canada don't have a weather like ours in Southeast Asia.. but yes, I hope you still found your stay a joyful experience. I hope you would come back. Loved you ever since your guesting in yt Marina's Dating Beyond Borders...

[@aanrokhani353]

Stay safe and always take good care of yoursel dear Alina. I always pray the best for the sake of your health and safety. Believe me i always enjoy all of your videos very much because they are inspiring and amazing. And I am looking forward to watching them.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@aanrokhani353]

@@AlinaMcleod you are most warmly welcome

[@dantebritanico8920]

We're glad you Love visiting our beautiful country. Have a nice vacation 😊

[@ramonvalbuena2618]

Hope the weather clears. Enjoy El Nido. God bless.

[@linorodriguez2613]

Hi alina when u go outside don’t forget to bring umbrella or wear raincoat especially in metro Manila okay

[@alexykong9378]

Love you much for staying, flying Alina!# Stay safe, enjoy!#

[@juncaresosa9831]

I recommend you to fly from el Nido to Panglao, Bohol. The same airline.. Airswift

[@darellnewsome4459]

Great video Alina. What a day of travel and you were so lucky in your travel there. Looking forward to your next video!

[@ingridnh1]

So glad you got to El Nido safely Alina! What an adventure! It looks beautiful. Enjoy and can’t wait to see more!❤

[@cariejunio3755]

Glad I found your vlogg, I find you very engaging as you narrate your happenings.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@andylim5848]

Always love watching your video

[@edzchannel4024]

From albania to Philippines i watch your vlog🤣nice content

[@alexykong9378]

Palawan Tourism Council is our country's Five Star accommodation. But be on alert, but super enjoyable!#

[@ingko5713]

Welcome to the Philippines..watching from saskatoon sk.

[@homey4523]

Hi Alina, I experienced the fright of my life when I was vacationing in the Dominican Republic. My week stay was cut short to just 3 days because of typhoon Maria. All tourists were ask to leave.The plane was swaying and abruptly jolted down . All passengers were screaming. But a plane is safer than a helicopter because it could glide. I rode a copter.and a biplane before which are far way dangerous during a stormy day. By the way, my niece is also named Alina. She majored in French and now teaches English in Madrid. Alinas are smart people LOL. 😃

[@AlinaMcleod]

Oh boy that sounds scary!

[@Kr1_2h20brag]

Enjoy your everyday while staying here in the Philippines 💐⚘️

[@firstknight193]

Hi... Your new subscriber here from northwestern Mindanao... enjoy life is beautiful

[@xtian_unstopfit7]

Enjoy to our country ☺️

[@ramonettevictoria3791]

Take care! May your angels protect you! Enjoy, El Nido.🌹

[@AgeCobra]

Sunny and cool here lowermainlland BC

[@vaughncagalingan3086]

thanks for visiting palawan🥰🥰

[@icevoss9917]

OMG that's terrible....glad you are ok. The taxi ride with the high water was crazy...

[@jeffreycarls9206]

Like your video. Noticed you traveled solo. Had also travelled during a Typhoon. Filipino Pilots are one of the best in Flying through storms using small aircrafts but thier used to it all year round. You should try Coron. Spectacular!!!

[@noelreyes9213]

Stay safe always and enjoy your blogs here in Philippines.🇵🇭✌️💯

[@dominicq.villanueva46]

Hi Alina, you are still gorgeous even in the midst of a typhoon, hope u enjoy it.

[@jrjbernabest8611]

Alina your beautiful. El Nido is one of the best travel destination in our country. Hope to see you!

[@froilananthony7391]

cool airswift❤ el nido enjoy alina . spread the love

[@alexykong9378]

Haha, now you know how we survived!# Just enjoy!#

[@jericgilcobilla4856]

Can't wait for the next vlog

[@bashersbeware]

Ms. Beautiful, love received. Sending you my love with a ring. Seriously, I wouldn't have the courage to fly a small plane.

[@aprilmhicaelasantos1289]

Always admiring youu!!! You're so brave! What a journey it has been😊! Enjoy! Take careee Dear Alinaa!💗

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much!

[@larryariscon6383]

Welcome to Regina, I mean Palawan!

[@enricoguess6457]

Ola Alina you will get use how typhone looks alike in the Philippines and Filipinos are use to it.

[@Senski11]

Watching you frim Winnipeg Manitoba

[@arlenegordula3788]

Hi. I enjoyed watching your vlog. Been there 3 years ago. Air swift is really good option if you want directly going to el nido.but most Filipino want a cheaper fare even its a long travel goin there and Im one of them😄. New sub here!

[@elizawanas9061]

Power Ms.Alina n welcome to Philippines

[@AsgharAli-yb6td]

Alina love you so so so so so so so much more more more more 😘

[@emmettasinas8890]

Wow, you've got guts flying in a plane like that. My hat's off to/for you young lady.

[@fruitfcker5351]

09:57 you can tell from this view how strong the winds were

[@kmilton1593]

Found this travel vid educational and enjoyable (i always skip your eating/food/meals coverage. But nice little airport/airline) (greetings from southern alberta). Hope your Father joins you for some travels.

[@phromphiriyathananopparit7823]

ขอให้เที่ยวอย่างมีความสุข และสนุกนะครับ

[@huboftruthbymichael1921]

Well, you made that ordeal look really easy!!! As my good friend from the states would say, it was no "big deal"!!! ))))) Actually, you are known to be a thrill seeker anyway so we were ready for that, right? Looking forward to what you show us from there!! Cheers!! ❤😎👍

[@louiebautista1876]

Travel safely.

[@venzbasco2989]

You’re so lucky..i was born and raised in Philippines but I’ve never been in Palawan..😊 enjoy

[@AlinaMcleod]

I hope you get to visit sometime!

[@venzbasco2989]

@@AlinaMcleod for sure because your video motivate me 😊

[@daniellopez-nj1bf]

Hey alina McLeod tremenda experiencia volando al nido nice, hotel room, panoramica de las mountains, bonita praia y vos te bonita con tu camisa morada

[@nightwing4065]

Oh no, the flight looks rough?! Stay safe as always. ❤👍

[@jologsvlogcanada]

Sending my love and support to you godbless injoy

[@TheManuel012009]

Mary Grace or coffee bean and leaf suggestion for breakfast

[@bs4697]

Love it so much what you show us about the Philippines. Wanted to fly in in December, 1700€ the cheapest ticket ..holiday season... have to stick to those times unfortunately .... :( So dream the dream and watch Alina. Maybe if one plans a year in advance it will be cheaper. but prices definitely went up so much that traveling is not for everyone anymore.

[@HVB5239]

Alina Take care & God Bless you 🙏 😘🇵🇭

[@michaeleduarda.decastro657]

you’re so beautiful,hope youll enjoy your stay,keep safe and Godbless

[@theactoractoran9583]

Enjoy and keep safe❤️🙏

[@user-qm7fu9fi6v]

cebu pacific in naia terminal 4 is a small plane

[@setiabudhysetiawan4391]

👍👍👍

[@feg466]

Welcome to the Philippines in the months of typhoon season.😅😛😜

[@nelsondario4762]

glad you made it to El Nido safe and sound :)

[@Jmesbondsss]

Watching from vietnam..

[@NormanF62]

Like in Florida, everything is built to hurricane level standards and people are prepared for the worst! Mother Nature is fickle.

[@luisitosamonte5303]

Nice trip, enjoy el Nido. stay safe and God Bless.

[@alkankovanci8545]

I missed you 😄😍♥️😘♥️

[@adriansz343]

Keep up the good work, stay safe!

[@mohammadehsan4811]

Alina ❤️

[@bernabecaneta6154]

Sister alina if wend is strong don't go outside stày safe

[@bramsleon6852]

be careful Alina in the philippines too many storms and hurricanes....every year there are always several times there and not how good a tourist destination there

[@foodtripmotovlog2647]

Done watching 🥰🥰🥰

[@oxranza7064]

Take care always ❤️

[@sanfranciscoscenes]

Nice video. ❤

[@debiindsanzaia8736]

You a journalist most the good from the KZbin are some now 👍

[@BeniSedano]

Kherson is freeeee 😍