Considering that Filipino-American households have an average income of >USD100k (Pew Research/ US Census), I would not exactly consider them to be "budget" and "low income" travellers. The OFW profile in US/NY is different from those in other countries. Plus even assuming that the PR target market is highly price-sensitive, it is peculiar that PR offers zero cost savings and it remains to be much more expensive in Y than other options like OZ,BR, even CX (I don't think budget conscious traveller would mind the layover for the USD400-500 savings).

Would love to hear PR executives' detailed perspectives though for this hodge-podge of seat types: moving towards budget model in Y in 35K; but at the same time, moving away from budget model and refurbishing A321ceo and A330... The hardware inconsistency is insane. Too bad because I would be a loyal customer if not for this constant confusion.