Bye, Boracay!


Another island above Boracay.


More beautiful scenery during ascend. It was another beautiful day for flying.


After seatbelt signs were off, a crew member went down the aisle with a BOB menu card offering BOB service, but no takers for any food or drinks on this flight. Then the 2 crew disappeared into the galley behind to have their meals. No other service or entertainment on this flight.

Cabin view.


Cruising.


Cabin view again.


Very soon, the pilot came onto the intercom with some flight information and announced our approach into Manila.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shAEHnYNTA4


Start of descend into Manila.


The crew then reappeared from the galley and prepared the aircraft for landing. Approaching the southern suburbs of Manila.


As there were some arrival traffic, we had to fly out to sea and stay in a holding pattern for a while.


After circling for a few minutes, we resumed our approach. Gears down!


Final approach into Manila.


The approach was a bit bumpy and landing was rough. Probably due to strong winds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K9kXr_-26s


We parked at a remote stand at T3 and disembarked. Ferried by bus to the terminal building.


Last look at the albino Q300.


Another Airphil Express Q400.


Airphil Express A320


Cebu Pacific A319


Very empty baggage reclaim area of Terminal 3. Half of it was closed off.


Airphil Express baggage belt.


Airphil Express is just like any other budget airline, bringing you from one destination to another and thats it. Nothing much to comment about (other than the rescheduling of my original booked flight). 2 nights in Manila before my first SQ business class experience!