Philippine Airlines

#27. Think you're right bigal1... really looking forward to trying it. Boeing took a big gamble with smaller but lo-ong range planes as opposed to the Airbus concept of jamming as many passengers as possible into an aluminium tube. I prefer the A380 to the B777 (quieter) but looking forward to the B787 experience.

OP - you'll be fine with PAL, which used to stand for Plane Always Late, but not any more - they're trying hard.. but as I said - take a good book. You've seen the adverts; "It's more fun in the Philippines..." ? Well not in Manila Airport Terminal 2 it's not....

How many they cram in is more to do with the airline than the manufacturer. Retro fitting of old planes is expensive and time consuming hence the new and improved business classes. Don't do long haul economy but not so much of a difference between the new and old apart from leg room and some carriers sticking an extra seat in a row

I flew business class with Malaysian and Garuda in 737 or A320s and far more comfortable and spacious than most European main carriers.

Same same but slightly different. Don't listen to them OP, it's not worth worrying about ;-)

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I fly with Pal from the US West Coast(California) to the PHils. regularly and I've had no problems with them. I also fly with Delta ,of the two I prefer Pal. Pals legroom was bigger , Delta packs you like sardines now and the Flight attendants at Pal were friendlier and more attentive. Pal has newer planes now that do have the in flight entertainment system. I would listen to friendly_checkingirl here as she has the more sensible answers. The other ones have never taken Pal or are only basing their opinions from short haul flights or hearsays. Another advantage is that they usually fly directly to Manila saving you time and hassle.

#33... Comparing PAL favourably to the likes of Delta is not exactly a resounding endorsement for either... Another fine airline run into the ditch...

I've flown PAL several times a year since 1980. I fly in and out of Manila 6 or 7 times a year, about half the trips with PAL. Many other regular posters on TT similarly have extensive experience of flying every conceivable route into Manila and their comments are just as valid as yours... I'm happy that the flight attendants are friendly but please keep your prejudicial comments about the veracity of other posters to yourself.

Why would anybody who isn't an attention seeker want the flight attendants to be especially friendly anyway. You just want them to serve the food and drinks without making a mess of it and very rarely for anything else at all.

No callippo, they also need to keep the toilets clean (usually the job for the more junior cabin crew members... ) They also need to act professionally in the event of an emergency... And if it was a toss up between PAL and Delta I know which one I'd put more faith in during an emergency.. I'll give you a clue - it's not PAL...

It's a basic part of customer service to try and treat customers as individuals and no one is asking them to be over friendly but in my time I have come across some real pains. On long haul I have had many interesting conversations with cabin crew when most of the plane is asleep.

It is just the same as a nice smile and a good morning at check in

speak for yourself , friendly people especially in customer service oriented fields, are nicer to be around with, that's probably why nobody likes you.

Your faith and judgement is not based on subjective scientific facts but on emotions and your own personal biases.