Kuwait airlines versus Philippine Airlines
May 14, 2012, 5:17 am
#1
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Kuwait airlines versus Philippine Airlines
I have to fly from MNL to BKK and the only nonstop flights that work for me are the late Philippine flight and the late Kuwait flight. I've flown on a lot of different non-American airlines, and this isn't an issue for me, but I have a little bit of pause flying either of these. Does anyone have any thoughts? I'll be flying first or biz if it makes a difference.
One other option could be to connect on Cathay in HKG. I'd rather take a nonstop, but would it be worth having a connection to fly Cathay?
Thanks!
One other option could be to connect on Cathay in HKG. I'd rather take a nonstop, but would it be worth having a connection to fly Cathay?
Thanks!
May 14, 2012, 5:20 am
#2
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Join Date: May 2010
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Non-Stop
I have to fly from MNL to BKK and the only nonstop flights that work for me are the late Philippine flight and the late Kuwait flight. I've flown on a lot of different non-American airlines, and this isn't an issue for me, but I have a little bit of pause flying either of these. Does anyone have any thoughts? I'll be flying first or biz if it makes a difference.
One other option could be to connect on Cathay in HKG. I'd rather take a nonstop, but would it be worth having a connection to fly Cathay?
Thanks!
One other option could be to connect on Cathay in HKG. I'd rather take a nonstop, but would it be worth having a connection to fly Cathay?
Thanks!
May 14, 2012, 6:30 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: MNL
Programs: CX DM, SQ KFG, Marriott Plat, AccorG
Posts: 144
I have to fly from MNL to BKK and the only nonstop flights that work for me are the late Philippine flight and the late Kuwait flight. I've flown on a lot of different non-American airlines, and this isn't an issue for me, but I have a little bit of pause flying either of these. Does anyone have any thoughts? I'll be flying first or biz if it makes a difference.
One other option could be to connect on Cathay in HKG. I'd rather take a nonstop, but would it be worth having a connection to fly Cathay?
Thanks!
One other option could be to connect on Cathay in HKG. I'd rather take a nonstop, but would it be worth having a connection to fly Cathay?
Thanks!
Seat comfortable enough for a 3-hour flight. (Not full recline.) Video system merely adequate (not AVOD), but OK for regional. Lounge a bit crowded, but usual amenities available. I recall I had to do some emails and found avail computers/connections/sockets etc, no problem.
Food was excellent! Found the menu:
MANILA-BANGKOK
Signature Welcome Drinks
Mango Smoothie
Florida Natural Orange Juice
100% Pineapple Juice
DINNER
Marinated Prawns and Scallops in Lemongrass with green mango salad
Assorted Bread Rolls and Artisan Bread Slices
with butter. Organic pesto and olive oil with balsamic vinegar are available upon request.
MAIN COURSE SELECTIONS
Beef Teriyaki
with steamed rice
Chicken Pandan in Sweet Chili Soy Sauce
with shrimp paste fried rice
Pistachio-crusted Sea BAss in Lime Lemon Veloute
with roasted onion and potato gratin
AFTER MEAL DELIGHTS
Vanilla Pannacotta with Fresh Mango Sauce
Nestle Temptations Ice Cream
Assorted Fresh Fruits
COFFEE AND TEA served with Cebu Best Mango Chocolate
*****
The Mango Smoothie was delicious. As was the Chicken Pandan. I was seriously thinking of asking for seconds, but it was nighttime, so decided not to...
Crew were efficient yet unobtrusive (which I prefer). Towards BKK though, they were chatting a lot in the galley right in front of my seat. Would not have minded, but I was trying to rest, so it bothered me a bit.
All in all great value, as I was able to get a promo fare of USD500 roundtrip, taxes and fees included.
May 16, 2012, 8:06 pm
#4
formerly jasperjugan
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: DL SkyMiles Gold Medallion, Marriott Rewards Gold Elite, A|Club Gold, PR Mabuhay Miles Base Member
Posts: 266
Took PR on this exact same route in J class (evening flight) last Feb 2012. Surprisingly good. We left on time, arrived BKK early. Aircraft single-aisle A320, with 2-2 seating in J. Was in first row, thankfully no one beside me.
Seat comfortable enough for a 3-hour flight. (Not full recline.) Video system merely adequate (not AVOD), but OK for regional. Lounge a bit crowded, but usual amenities available. I recall I had to do some emails and found avail computers/connections/sockets etc, no problem.
Food was excellent! Found the menu:
MANILA-BANGKOK
Signature Welcome Drinks
Mango Smoothie
Florida Natural Orange Juice
100% Pineapple Juice
DINNER
Marinated Prawns and Scallops in Lemongrass with green mango salad
Assorted Bread Rolls and Artisan Bread Slices
with butter. Organic pesto and olive oil with balsamic vinegar are available upon request.
MAIN COURSE SELECTIONS
Beef Teriyaki
with steamed rice
Chicken Pandan in Sweet Chili Soy Sauce
with shrimp paste fried rice
Pistachio-crusted Sea BAss in Lime Lemon Veloute
with roasted onion and potato gratin
AFTER MEAL DELIGHTS
Vanilla Pannacotta with Fresh Mango Sauce
Nestle Temptations Ice Cream
Assorted Fresh Fruits
COFFEE AND TEA served with Cebu Best Mango Chocolate
*****
The Mango Smoothie was delicious. As was the Chicken Pandan. I was seriously thinking of asking for seconds, but it was nighttime, so decided not to...
Crew were efficient yet unobtrusive (which I prefer). Towards BKK though, they were chatting a lot in the galley right in front of my seat. Would not have minded, but I was trying to rest, so it bothered me a bit.
All in all great value, as I was able to get a promo fare of USD500 roundtrip, taxes and fees included.
Seat comfortable enough for a 3-hour flight. (Not full recline.) Video system merely adequate (not AVOD), but OK for regional. Lounge a bit crowded, but usual amenities available. I recall I had to do some emails and found avail computers/connections/sockets etc, no problem.
Food was excellent! Found the menu:
MANILA-BANGKOK
Signature Welcome Drinks
Mango Smoothie
Florida Natural Orange Juice
100% Pineapple Juice
DINNER
Marinated Prawns and Scallops in Lemongrass with green mango salad
Assorted Bread Rolls and Artisan Bread Slices
with butter. Organic pesto and olive oil with balsamic vinegar are available upon request.
MAIN COURSE SELECTIONS
Beef Teriyaki
with steamed rice
Chicken Pandan in Sweet Chili Soy Sauce
with shrimp paste fried rice
Pistachio-crusted Sea BAss in Lime Lemon Veloute
with roasted onion and potato gratin
AFTER MEAL DELIGHTS
Vanilla Pannacotta with Fresh Mango Sauce
Nestle Temptations Ice Cream
Assorted Fresh Fruits
COFFEE AND TEA served with Cebu Best Mango Chocolate
*****
The Mango Smoothie was delicious. As was the Chicken Pandan. I was seriously thinking of asking for seconds, but it was nighttime, so decided not to...
Crew were efficient yet unobtrusive (which I prefer). Towards BKK though, they were chatting a lot in the galley right in front of my seat. Would not have minded, but I was trying to rest, so it bothered me a bit.
All in all great value, as I was able to get a promo fare of USD500 roundtrip, taxes and fees included.
May 18, 2012, 7:00 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2011
Location: BKK
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Posts: 1,088
Just do PR. I think you'll have a pleasant experience. The FAs in J are very nice and very well-trained. The ones in Y are overworked and really just think their jobs are temporary. Once PR gets rebranded and finds its way again, I'm sure the service can get much better in the future.