Engines started up and our ATR72 taxied to Rwy13 (the shorter of the 2 MNL runways) for takeoff.


5J ATR72 and 2P DH8-400


The taxi, though only a short distance, took quite a while as many planes were queuing for takeoff. We passed the domestic terminal, T4, which is right at the end of Rwy13. Lots of Zest Air planes parked there too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtUXnV5oU3A


Holding at the start of Rwy13.



Takeoff to Boracay!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgR94Jjkryc


Making a right turn.


Over southern suburbs of Manila.


Into the clouds.


Shortly after takeoff, seatbelt signs were turned of and service started. It was a great sunny day for flying with hardly any turbulence!

Second point why 5J is a "fun" airline, the crew started playing a game with the pax!! The crew announced that they would name some items and the first pax to raise up the item would get a prize, which is a 5J toiletries-type bag. 3 prizes were given out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y30ZpOu9YHQ


Following the game, the crew came down the aisle with 5J collectible items for sale. No offers of any BOB food/drinks though. I just while the flight away staring out at the window and catching a short nap.

Cabin view inflight. Note the 2 rear-facing passenger seats right at the front?


Nice blue skies.


Over some clouds, but flight was still smooth.


Some Philippine islands in the middle of the open sea.


We soon started a steep descent into Caticlan. The approach into Caticlan was spectacular!!

Flaps down and approaching back to the coast.


Flying beside hills.


Passing a small seaside town.


The landing to Caticlan was amzing! Beautiful scenery before touchdown and hard braking on the short 900m runway! A few aircrafts had either landed short or overrun the runway in the past. Watch the video for the landing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RsDSfu4mGg


Parked at the tarmac, with the 2P albino prop just landed after us.


Albino prop parked beside us. I think the tarmac can only allow a maximum of 4 planes to be parked.


Disembarking.


Last look at the ATR72. Baggage being unloaded.


The arrival "hall" is just a sheltered shed. Passengers will wait there for their check-in bags to be delivered directly to them from the plane on carts.


Overall a short and interesting flight on Cebu Pacific. Not much service except for the inflight "entertainment" but this is expected for the budget airline. Start of my beach retreat!