The biggest mistake was flying on Philippine Airlines. They definitely need to streamline their process. Doesn’t make sense to have employees checking your paperwork just to get into a line or a gate. At LAX You have to transfer from Bradley International Terminal to a domestic terminal for an international flight to a domestic flight, just like you have to do at most airports in the US where you have to do an international to domestic flight.
Philippine Airlines is not part of any alliance, but it does have a baggage agreement with most major airlines. If you show your Delta ticket at checkin with PR, they should be able to tag your bags to your final destination (Memphis in this case). You still have to clear customs with your bags at LAX, but then you can dropoff your bags at recheck and they will be transferred to Delta. You can buy one ticket from Philippines to Memphis but often it is more expensive. Lastly, you must be careful with two separate tickets. If the first airline is delayed and you miss the connection, you may face expensive rebooking charges because you are on separate tickets.
I can agree on most of the comments here. Most of the employees whether PAL, Swift or Cebu Pacific, their employees are not well informed... But, we had an awesome time in the Philippines!!! I'll sub and follow your adventures!
I fly United going to Manila since I have status with them and takes me only 10 min to ckeckin. The problem with PAL is that they are not part of any alliance, so diffuclt to get status if you travel frequently to other countries.
I don’t fly pal anymore to dumb and planes are dirty and old, poor maintenance, crew are good always no complaints about them..check out all your options and opportunities first before buying a ticket..😊
We did what you did lol. No connecting flight so we had to take our 6 big luggage and walk all the way to domestic to get to our flight to DC. That's why flying PAL only make sense if you live in one of the hubs they stop at like LAX, SFO, JFK, and i think Seattle.
Helmet headset was it? They didn't want it in your checked luggage because of the battery? (Edit) the LAX interior seems to have been renovated at least for the terminal where you got in - I remember it as cramped, dark, and old the last time I was there more than 10 years ago.
I sent the headset to my wife in a Balikbayan box last year. It would not work with the helmet she bought for me. I never used it. It was boxed up original but yes it has batteries that were never activated.
we where on the same flight delayed last sunday also on delta got my bag and was able to recheck it to las vegas down in customs they where also able to print my boarding pass for my delta flight
I've made a few trips to the PH now, my latest was earlier this month. Every time I go I figure out a hack to better improve the whole travel experience. I've been to Manila/NAIA once...never again. It has been operating beyond its designed capacity for years, making it inefficient and crowded. I won't go into the ongoing issue of airport baggage handling crews stealing items from passengers luggage.....or luggage that goes missing altogether. Which takes me to my next point.... Packing: "less is more" in my view....for a 3-week trip I take 1 carry-on size suitcase and a modest sized backpack as my personal item bag. Not having to deal with baggage check in just makes life easier.....and if you're in NAIA, keeping control of your stuff denies some staff the chance to treat themselves to something of yours. Lastly, I don't think I will ever try Philippines Airlines as an option.....there's just too many bad reviews/experiences documented. Definitely stick to carriers that belong to an alliance, makes dealing with connecting flights with different carriers a lot easier and more cost effective.
Thanks for your insight. I have learned a lot in the past two years. I will stick to Korean Airlines unless someone convince me otherwise. I did use Cathay Pacific once because they flew me to Cebu. I much rather fly to Cebu over Manila. Like you have had bad experience with NAIA.
I have been to the Philippines six times this year from the US and never had an issue when flying on United. I wait no more than 10 min checking in. I don't ever check-in my luggage so think that's a big factor.
Yes, that can be a looooong walk at LAX out to some of those international gates (or to customs upon entry). And then more walking (or shuttle bus) to get to other terminals if you are connecting to a domestic flight. About the bags... so nice to be able to check in at DVO and not have to deal with the lines at MNL ! would be nice to have bags checked all the way through like you did with Delta/ Korean. Philippines Airlines entered into codeshare arrangement with AA a few months ago that works for several US cities to MNL, but don't think you can book a single itinerary to get from one of the US cities all the way to davao (so you have to self transfer).
I know it would be nice. I love the straight flight to LAX. Bypassing Inchean or Hong Kong or Japan. Saves so much time with a straight through flight. I’ll stick with Korean air at least until wife and kids get here. Minnesota. Was a great place to use customs. Fairly easy and a short walk to the domestic flight to Memphis. It’s a shorter trip than the 16 hour flight from Inchean to Atlanta. Atlanta customs is also pain free and checking luggage after was simple. The underground railway is nice for transportation to other terminals
I think that’s how it works when you are on connecting flights upon coming back from PI for example you have to get your luggage and check it in the counter of the airline you are flying with. I forgot to do that last time I came back from PI 😂luckily when I arrived in ICT my luggage was waiting for me at the airport carousel
Well this was the first time flying with Philippine Airlines. I loved the fact I could check my luggage in Davao and skip that long 2 to 3 hours line checking in in Manila. I usually fly Korean Airlines. I have to book a separate flight from Davao not included in my over all flight from Manila to Memphis which requires a stop in Inchean then either Minnesota or Atlanta then to Memphis. But when checking in at Manila you get all tickets at once. When you arrive in the first USA city as always you collect baggage,go through immigration then check luggage back in. I have never had to leave out the front of the airport and come back in off the street and check in again with Delta. That was a first for me.
Philippine airlines, the most backwards and most inefficient airline of all airlines! Never again flew this airline! They are like 20 years behind…😂. Worst customer service and workers with very low standards and training 😂
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The biggest mistake was flying on Philippine Airlines. They definitely need to streamline their process. Doesn’t make sense to have employees checking your paperwork just to get into a line or a gate. At LAX You have to transfer from Bradley International Terminal to a domestic terminal for an international flight to a domestic flight, just like you have to do at most airports in the US where you have to do an international to domestic flight.
Philippine Airlines is not part of any alliance, but it does have a baggage agreement with most major airlines. If you show your Delta ticket at checkin with PR, they should be able to tag your bags to your final destination (Memphis in this case). You still have to clear customs with your bags at LAX, but then you can dropoff your bags at recheck and they will be transferred to Delta.
You can buy one ticket from Philippines to Memphis but often it is more expensive.
Lastly, you must be careful with two separate tickets. If the first airline is delayed and you miss the connection, you may face expensive rebooking charges because you are on separate tickets.
Thank you for the info.
I can agree on most of the comments here. Most of the employees whether PAL, Swift or Cebu Pacific, their employees are not well informed... But, we had an awesome time in the Philippines!!! I'll sub and follow your adventures!
Dude, you can’t blame them, everyone go to the proper process, doesn’t matter who you are
I have to say it scared me. I thought oh no what was in my suitcase. My wife packed my suitcase for me so I really didn’t know.
Still plenty of room for improvement for both Manila airport and Philippine airlines
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I fly United going to Manila since I have status with them and takes me only 10 min to ckeckin. The problem with PAL is that they are not part of any alliance, so diffuclt to get status if you travel frequently to other countries.
Take American Airlines connection, Philippine Airlines and American Airlines are partners.
I don’t fly pal anymore to dumb and planes are dirty and old, poor maintenance, crew are good always no complaints about them..check out all your options and opportunities first before buying a ticket..😊
What's the flight full what was there a lot available seats
She still works there wow terminal 3
We did what you did lol. No connecting flight so we had to take our 6 big luggage and walk all the way to domestic to get to our flight to DC. That's why flying PAL only make sense if you live in one of the hubs they stop at like LAX, SFO, JFK, and i think Seattle.
Exactly true. The only good thing about Philippine Airline is the straight flight to USA. No stop overs. Which always leads to layovers
Helmet headset was it? They didn't want it in your checked luggage because of the battery?
(Edit) the LAX interior seems to have been renovated at least for the terminal where you got in - I remember it as cramped, dark, and old the last time I was there more than 10 years ago.
I sent the headset to my wife in a Balikbayan box last year. It would not work with the helmet she bought for me. I never used it. It was boxed up original but yes it has batteries that were never activated.
Did they weigh your carry-on bag in Manila? Phil Air has a low limit (7Kg I believe) which is pretty easy to go over.
No just rescanned it right before boarding the plane. I’m sure the weight was over.
we where on the same flight delayed last sunday also on delta got my bag and was able to recheck it to las vegas down in customs they where also able to print my boarding pass for my delta flight
That’s great. I was lucky my backpack was not weighed when I checked in at Davao and also in Manila.
I've made a few trips to the PH now, my latest was earlier this month. Every time I go I figure out a hack to better improve the whole travel experience.
I've been to Manila/NAIA once...never again. It has been operating beyond its designed capacity for years, making it inefficient and crowded. I won't go into the ongoing issue of airport baggage handling crews stealing items from passengers luggage.....or luggage that goes missing altogether. Which takes me to my next point....
Packing: "less is more" in my view....for a 3-week trip I take 1 carry-on size suitcase and a modest sized backpack as my personal item bag. Not having to deal with baggage check in just makes life easier.....and if you're in NAIA, keeping control of your stuff denies some staff the chance to treat themselves to something of yours.
Lastly, I don't think I will ever try Philippines Airlines as an option.....there's just too many bad reviews/experiences documented. Definitely stick to carriers that belong to an alliance, makes dealing with connecting flights with different carriers a lot easier and more cost effective.
Thanks for your insight. I have learned a lot in the past two years. I will stick to Korean Airlines unless someone convince me otherwise. I did use Cathay Pacific once because they flew me to Cebu. I much rather fly to Cebu over Manila. Like you have had bad experience with NAIA.
I have been to the Philippines six times this year from the US and never had an issue when flying on United. I wait no more than 10 min checking in. I don't ever check-in my luggage so think that's a big factor.
Yes, that can be a looooong walk at LAX out to some of those international gates (or to customs upon entry).
And then more walking (or shuttle bus) to get to other terminals if you are connecting to a domestic flight.
About the bags... so nice to be able to check in at DVO and not have to deal with the lines at MNL !
would be nice to have bags checked all the way through like you did with Delta/ Korean.
Philippines Airlines entered into codeshare arrangement with AA a few months ago that works for several US cities to MNL, but don't think you can book a single itinerary to get from one of the US cities all the way to davao (so you have to self transfer).
I know it would be nice. I love the straight flight to LAX. Bypassing Inchean or Hong Kong or Japan. Saves so much time with a straight through flight. I’ll stick with Korean air at least until wife and kids get here. Minnesota. Was a great place to use customs. Fairly easy and a short walk to the domestic flight to Memphis. It’s a shorter trip than the 16 hour flight from Inchean to Atlanta. Atlanta customs is also pain free and checking luggage after was simple. The underground railway is nice for transportation to other terminals
If you fly Korean Air or Asiana Air, it's a much shorter walk to customs at LAX. Philippine Air is at the West Gates extension which is very far.
Oh my God!it’s very hard if you’ve a lot of electronic gadgets at your back pack.sorry I’ve did not seen it before I pack your things😘🥰
No worries! Baby
I think that’s how it works when you are on connecting flights upon coming back from PI for example you have to get your luggage and check it in the counter of the airline you are flying with. I forgot to do that last time I came back from PI 😂luckily when I arrived in ICT my luggage was waiting for me at the airport carousel
Well this was the first time flying with Philippine Airlines. I loved the fact I could check my luggage in Davao and skip that long 2 to 3 hours line checking in in Manila. I usually fly Korean Airlines. I have to book a separate flight from Davao not included in my over all flight from Manila to Memphis which requires a stop in Inchean then either Minnesota or Atlanta then to Memphis. But when checking in at Manila you get all tickets at once. When you arrive in the first USA city as always you collect baggage,go through immigration then check luggage back in. I have never had to leave out the front of the airport and come back in off the street and check in again with Delta. That was a first for me.
How much was that ticket ???
Just asking if ok
No offense meant 😮
My whole flight combined from Davao to Memphis was $1100
Thank you sir
Omg. How come so cheap? It cost me $2500 from Texas to Manila.
Philippine airlines, the most backwards and most inefficient airline of all airlines! Never again flew this airline! They are like 20 years behind…😂. Worst customer service and workers with very low standards and training 😂