Is Philippine Airlines flight Manila to Los Angeles is a good choice?
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It used to be. But now that the Philippines has been downgraded to Category 2 by the U. S. authorities, I'd recommend anyone other than PAL. The downgrade means that Filipino authorities are not up to snuff as far as accountability in the aviation sector is concerned. Better to use a non-Filipino carrier until this matter is resolved.
2 :
Consider this: in Manila, PAL owns it's own terminal (Centennial Terminal 2). Terminal 1 is for all other airlines. Thus, PAL can and does protect it's arriving and departing customers from the 'extra hands' that meet the passengers at Terminal 1. Whereas Terminal 1 has it's check-in passengers coiling around shoulder to shoulder out onto the hot/humid street just to get through 1 of 3 security check points, not including the check-in desk, PAL passenger's stroll leisurely about in spacious, clean, hassle free space. For this reason, I'd give myself 1 extra hour to check-in if not on a PAL flight. The only reason for flying PAL is because of this: they own thier own terminal and share with no one. Arrival and Departure is quick, easy and hassle free. As far as safety -> would an experienced pilot fly an unsafe plane overseas (the rookies are on the domestic routes)? Probably not. However, try Cathay Pacific - better customer service. JAL is most times cheaper than PAL Spend the few extra hours and 1 connecting flight.
3 :
Not today. Check out Cathay Pacific from San Francisco to Hong Kong to Manila (return). If you are traveling soon they have a special on that will cut the price of Philippine airlines in half and has twice the quality. But hurry because the special is over at the end of April.
4 :
i would not fly with PAL for long haul flights because it lacks entertainment options.
5 :
PAL is the only airline i use when going to and from Los angeles because... 1. Mabuhay Miles accumulation 2. PAL have its own terminal in the Philippines which saves you from a lot of hassles like looong loong lines from bldg entance to security check, stress free.. you can even take a nap lying on their benches since its less crowded that you will always find a vacant seat while waiting for your flight.. 3. Direct flight from manila to LAX which can save you few hours of travel time.. Food is okay, sufficient.. you can always ask for more if you want to.. bottomless drinks from bottled water to juice to sodas to alcoholic drinks.. but PAL is a bit more expensive compared to other Airlines.. economy seats are less comfortable, its a given fact..
