Manila - Hong Kong and a Hot Terminal 3
Dec 3, 2018, 7:14 am
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Manila - Hong Kong and a Hot Terminal 3
Manila - Hong Kong
May 19, 2017
Manila's airport is a short 15 minute drive from Makati if the traffic is good. But traffic can get unpredictable especially on a Friday afternoon and even especially if it rains, so I always leave ample time to get there.
Heavy security greets departing passengers at Terminal 3. Everyone needs to go through a check before entering the terminal. Once inside, the facility looks decently spacious, but the air-conditioning was quite weak.
With the formalities completed quickly, I turned my attention to the other airlines that operate out of here, including Cebu Pacific's paper signs.
Yet, they have also embraced technology with automated check-in kiosks.
You can't get any more clear with so many Closed signs on your desk already.
Terminal 3 is a major hub for Cebu Pacific, with both domestic and international flights leaving from here.
Upstairs, I saw the sign that gave the reason why it was so hot in here. With the permanent nature of the sign, it seems this repair work will take a while.
Air-side, there were many shops but not that many interesting things to buy. I had stocked up at the hypermarket in the city so I didn't need to get any more dried mango here.
The gate lounges are on the small side and seat are fairly packed together. Forget about standard amenities such as electric plugs or USB charging outlets.
This machine turns your leftover currency into a Paypal deposit, which is quite innovative although in this part of the world, Paypal seems to have been left behind by the Chinese mobile payment apps.
Meanwhile, I was walking around spotting for planes being washed in the afternoon shower.
With a small gate lounge, staff cordoned off a special section just for the elites, a good gesture so they can easily board first.
As we pushed back into a darkening sky, I settled into my window seat and peeked out to see what else is on the tarmac.
The hangar area was packed with planes and some surprises.
Qantas flies to Manila with an A380?
What's a BA A380 doing in Manila? Cheap maintenance?
Makati's skyline rises a short distance away.
Dinner time, and another sandwich. I really liked the cookie though.
For a short flight of around 2 hours, I don't expect a feast in the sky, but just an on-time departure and a safe arrival. While the airport experience in Manila is quite unpleasant, at least the airline tried to make the best of it with a spacious check-in area and exclusive seats at the gate for its elites.
More on my website : https://www.globalphotos.org/cx918.htm
May 19, 2017
Manila's airport is a short 15 minute drive from Makati if the traffic is good. But traffic can get unpredictable especially on a Friday afternoon and even especially if it rains, so I always leave ample time to get there.
Heavy security greets departing passengers at Terminal 3. Everyone needs to go through a check before entering the terminal. Once inside, the facility looks decently spacious, but the air-conditioning was quite weak.
With the formalities completed quickly, I turned my attention to the other airlines that operate out of here, including Cebu Pacific's paper signs.
Yet, they have also embraced technology with automated check-in kiosks.
You can't get any more clear with so many Closed signs on your desk already.
Terminal 3 is a major hub for Cebu Pacific, with both domestic and international flights leaving from here.
Upstairs, I saw the sign that gave the reason why it was so hot in here. With the permanent nature of the sign, it seems this repair work will take a while.
Air-side, there were many shops but not that many interesting things to buy. I had stocked up at the hypermarket in the city so I didn't need to get any more dried mango here.
The gate lounges are on the small side and seat are fairly packed together. Forget about standard amenities such as electric plugs or USB charging outlets.
This machine turns your leftover currency into a Paypal deposit, which is quite innovative although in this part of the world, Paypal seems to have been left behind by the Chinese mobile payment apps.
Meanwhile, I was walking around spotting for planes being washed in the afternoon shower.
With a small gate lounge, staff cordoned off a special section just for the elites, a good gesture so they can easily board first.
As we pushed back into a darkening sky, I settled into my window seat and peeked out to see what else is on the tarmac.
The hangar area was packed with planes and some surprises.
Qantas flies to Manila with an A380?
What's a BA A380 doing in Manila? Cheap maintenance?
Makati's skyline rises a short distance away.
Dinner time, and another sandwich. I really liked the cookie though.
For a short flight of around 2 hours, I don't expect a feast in the sky, but just an on-time departure and a safe arrival. While the airport experience in Manila is quite unpleasant, at least the airline tried to make the best of it with a spacious check-in area and exclusive seats at the gate for its elites.
More on my website : https://www.globalphotos.org/cx918.htm
Dec 3, 2018, 11:09 pm
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What did you do for two weeks in Manila? I guess for work?
Looks like it happens often(?): British Airways A380 G-XLEF Leaves Manila Maintenance. | The BA Source
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Looks like it happens often(?): British Airways A380 G-XLEF Leaves Manila Maintenance. | The BA Source
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Dec 4, 2018, 8:08 am
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Yes. For vacation, I definitely won't be in Manila for such a long period of time! LOL
Here are some photos during my free time.
More on my website : https://www.globalphotos.org/manila.htm
Here are some photos during my free time.
More on my website : https://www.globalphotos.org/manila.htm