TRIP REPORT | Philippine Airlines (Economy) | Cebu to Manila | Airbus A320

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Date: 2 October 2024
From: Mactan Cebu International (CEB)
To: Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)
Airline: PAL Express
Aircraft: Airbus A320
Flight Number: PR2868
Registration: RP-C8395
Seat: 53K
Flight time: 1 hour
Scheduled Takeoff Time: 5:55 PM
Actual Takeoff Time: 5:55 PM
Scheduled Landing Time: 7:05 PM
Actual Landing Time: 6:55 PM
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Let me know where I should go next, or what to try next!

[@PhilippineAirlinesTV]

Hi, The Trip Reporter. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand your concerns regarding our fleet and the condition of our aircraft seats. Your feedback is especially important as we are continually exploring ways to enhance our services. We also appreciate your comments on our lounge services. Our lounge is designed to provide a relaxing space before your flight, and we are committed to enhancing both lounge and inflight experiences to align with our passenger's expectations. Your insights will be shared with the respective offices for service enhancements. Thank you for choosing to fly with PAL, and we look forward to welcoming you on board in the future for a more enhanced travel experience.

[@pierrelonnet1280]

We fully support your work on making Pal a great way to fly and cant wait for you to come to Europe hopefully

[@fr4nz51]

yo pls hire me or let me join a cadet I'm gonna be a pilot in the future (I'm currently 16)

[@jbdioso2536]

Oh my that's PAL Nice to see ya

[@CapizFlier]

I fly Philippine Airlines all the time both on domestic and international routes. You are right, PAL's aircrafts flying domestic desperately need to be refurbished. The cabin looks worn out and the windows are dirty and full of scratches. I hope Philippine Airlines hear us. #PhilippineAirlines #PAL #PR #flyPAL

[@jbdioso2536]

@@CapizFlier respect for you bro I always ride airasia 😭

[@Thincatt]

Absolutely spot on with PAL domestic I prefer the propeller planes to that sardine can they call a plane.

[@kikoyyoutubetv8206]

Great sharing bai your nice thoughts about PAL watching from Canada 🇨🇦 orig gikan sa Bohol Philippines 🇵🇭

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

United from the USA via Tokyo-Narita to Cebu.

[@JongAddo]

True!!! All A320s of PAL are oldies.

[@EpicThe112]

1:59 PR2868 to PR124 there is actually a much better option you actually avoid flying into Manila then from these foreign hubs ICN/TPE/SIN to Seattle Tacoma airport from CEB. Tokyo is out of the question because there's no Japanese Airline operates Tokyo to Cebu route that's a Monopoly of Philippine Airlines operating it PR434. Most of the locals go KE616 to KE041 or BR282 to BR26. 7:37 the second version if they are still around would have been a split Mabuhay Class and Fiesta Class configuration

[@woutergijs5246]

Exactly, also to Europe. Flew through Incheon to Cebu. ( Asiana) And through Hongkong to Cebu ( Cathay)

[@lenseofanomad]

taking a similar trip this upcoming january.

[@woutergijs5246]

The snack of dried mango & peas is something they only serve on domestic flights. I got addicted to it 😅

[@apaulmarq]

10:10 did that air asia airbus got a bird strike on its nose or it's just a temporary cover and its nose cone were removed?

[@woutergijs5246]

Made the same remark once with another vlog. It is there already quite some time

[@SNAAviation]

amazing trip report 🎉

[@woutergijs5246]

Difference with the low cost options: the luggage was included with Philippines Airlines

[@Meintheboxx]

Please train your staff. I was issued a boarding pass with seating assignment, when I got to my seat someone else was assigned to the seat. This happened 4+ times

[@filipinonurseinengland4154]

Haha this is way better than riding airlines like ryanair

[@dormamo6917]

OK lang ba 2 hand carry dalhin mo sa PAL?

[@TheTripReporter]

I think one backpack and one roller bag so yes

[@hongating6538]

cool

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

Are you ready to fly with United?

[@TheTripReporter]

I won't be on their Cebu inaugural

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@TheTripReporter Flights with United via Tokyo-Narita as well. You can try it!

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@TheTripReporterIt’s UA32 from Tokyo-Narita to Cebu and UA33 from Cebu to Tokyo-Narita again.

[@robertyabut989]

The Trip reporter you should go from Cebu to Manila then, Manila to Los Angeles.

[@AirTravel415]

Did you pay your travel tax in Cebu hence you being issued the International boarding pass too?

[@TheTripReporter]

No

[@AirTravel415]

@@TheTripReporter oh, If so, you’re not a Philippine passport holder?

[@TheTripReporter]

@@AirTravel415 I’m not a Philippine passport holder only US

[@AirTravel415]

@@TheTripReporter oh I see, thanks for clarifying 😊

[@jamesbartlett5640]

Don’t need onboard IFE for 1hr 30 min flights way to short of flight for that, if it was day time just enjoy the views that be IFE.

[@kevin19358]

How fluent is your Bisaya and is your family Bisaya, you study in Cebu, how's the safety in Cebu, do you feel safe or little dangerous?

[@TheTripReporter]

Yeah my parents are from Cebu but I was born and raised in the US but don’t consider myself as “Filipino American” and I’m doing my studies here. I can speak a good chunk of bisaya but can understand a lot. Like every other big city it has its dangerous and safe parts, anywhere you go just be on high alert but I felt safe

[@kevin19358]

Really? No way, wow. I see, but your Filipino, even though your Bisaya. You don't study Tagalog school in Cebu and speak a little bit of Tagalog? I see. So you speak English, Bisaya and a little bit of Tagalog, right?

[@TheTripReporter]

Just English and Bisaya, very little Tagalog I don't plan to learn it

[@kevin19358]

Okay 😅. But if your flying and visiting Manila, they speak Tagalog. It's almost similar to Tagalog. Sorry I don't speak Bisaya. I only speak 25% Tagalog. But I am not from Philippines. I am from Malaysia.

[@Poposki89]

The legroom for those seats are terrible. Yikes.

[@ETW1]

Then buy your own airplane if you want comfortable leg room

[@emelio7995]

That's right have your own private jet. I think you are a snub and ritzy person. You're feeling you are very rich and looking down on budget airlines patronized by less fortunate passengers. Let me tour your account and see how classy and elite you really are.

[@florante4991]

Configured for the Philippine market.

[@woutergijs5246]

He mentioned there is 34” in the front rows as premium economy. I had once that luxury when I bought a ticket in Manila airport for a flight 3 hours later. Everything full except the more expensive seat. ( think it was 9500 peso one way to Cebu, with luggage)

[@NANICU]

"Remain seated until your row number is called" for deplaning. Who is PAL trying to kid? I just took 2 flights with them yesterday and everyone unbuckled and stood up to get their belongings the moment the seat belt lights went off. This has to be one of the least effective and frankly, useless policies ever. It doesn't work and I've never heard of any other airline implementing it.