PAL Grants Wishes

PAL is not just an ordinary airline. PAL does its best to be involved within the community. PAL makes dreams come true.

11 year old Brian Armas, who was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in 2011, had his wish granted last year in October. PAL & Make a Wish Foundation made his dream, to be a pilot for a day, become a reality.

On October 3rd, 2012, "Captain" Brian along with his parents took off from Manila to Singapore onboard PAL's new A320 simulator fleet. PAL Captain Jojo Nomorosa supervised the flight and allowed Brian to experience all that goes on during the flight. This was definitely an unforgettable moment for Brian.

Captain Brian & Captain Nomorosa onboard 

Photo taken from Phlippine Airlines' Official Website

When I read the article, I was inspired. PAL does not only care about their passengers, but also cares for the community. Before, Brian may have thought his dream to be a pilot will never come true, but PAL & Make A Wish Foundation did all that they could to check it off his wish list. 

No matter what comes your way, you must carry on. Never stop believing that your dreams will come true.  

If PAL could grant one of your wishes, what would you wish for? 

Sources: 

http://www1.philippineairlines.com/news-and-events/kid-leukemia-gets-wish-be-pal-pilot-day/ 

Non-stop Service

Philippine Airlines' service from Manila to Toronto, Toronto to Manila is non-stop. I've read from articles and heard from my some of my relatives who have taken PAL, the flight takes about 15 hours!

One of Philippine Airlines' celebrity endorsers, Rachelle Ann Go, a filipino singer and actress, was on board when the inaugural flight took off on November 30th, 2012. She was one of the many who first experienced PAL's 15-hour non-stop service from Manila to Toronto.

I was fortunate enough to meet Ms. Rachelle Ann Go

In the past, my Family and I would take two airlines to arrive in Manila. We would take Air Canada from Toronto to Hong Kong, have a 5 hour stopover and board Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong to Manila. Our travel time flying with these two airlines was about 21 hours, including the 5 hour stop over.

PAL's non-stop service is a "thumbs up" for me, it will eliminate the hassle of getting off the plane, transferring my baggage and checking in for the connecting flight during the stop over. Although the airfare may be much more expensive than the other airlines, I'm sure its worth every cent. The fact that there are no stop overs make me want to book my next flight with them. Yes, 15 hours may seem long, but its better than 21 hours, right?

15 hours non-stop, would you fly with PAL?

If you've experienced PAL, please feel free to share your thoughts and comments below.

PAL's new Destination

Philippine Airlines has been providing services in many countries ever since the start. Just last year, November 30th to be exact, Philippine Airlines took its first 15-hour non-stop flight from Manila, Philippines to Toronto, Canada, making Toronto PAL's 26th international destination. According to Felix Cruz, PAL's vice president for marketing support, the new Manila-Toronto service is just a preview of the airline's expansion.

See PAL's Inaugural Flight to Toronto via Fly PAL's YouTube video:

I was present at the airport when PAL first landed in Toronto. Even after a long 15-hour flight, I remember seeing the pilots and flight attendants coming out of the arrival sliding doors full of smiles. PAL has achieved many "first" in its history including Asia's first airline to cross the Pacific. I was glad to be there to witness PAL achieve another "first" in its history.

Do you think the non-stop Manila to Toronto, Toronto to Manila service will satisfy consumers' needs & wants?

Please feel free to comment below.



Sources:

http://www.travelweek.ca/news/3-top-news/2445-philippine-airlines-new-toronto-route-caps-off-year-of-heavy-promotion- 

Flying with PAL

As a passenger of Philippines Airlines, you have a choice of choosing a seat in the Mabuhay (Business) Class or the Fiesta (Economy) Class.

Regardless of where you're sitting, from cabin amenities, entertainment to food, PAL ensures you will experience a flight with great services.

Cabin Amenities: PAL does not only care about the passenger's safety, they also care for the passenger themselves, including skin care. 

For those flying in the Mabuhay Class, PAL provides passengers with an overnight amenity kit, the Bally bag with Clarins skin care. The Clarins products such as hand cream and lip balm help the skin from becoming dehydrated during the flight. The amenity bag also contains other essential items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, a brush with a mirror, etc. 

For those flying in the Fiesta Class, PAL also provides their passengers with an overnight kit. Although it may be smaller than the Mabuhay Class' overnight kit, it contains all the essential items a passenger will need during the flight. This kit includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, an eye mask and socks. 

Entertainment: In the Mabuhay & Fiesta Classes, entertainment is provided for all passengers to enjoy. PAL's "Flight of Fancy" is an in-flight entertainment system that will keep you awake and away from boredom. It consists of Hollywood & Filipino movies, popular TV programs and radio channels.

Food: You won't go hungry when you're flying with PAL. 

For those flying in the Mabuhay Class, passengers have a choice of Western, Filipino and Japanese dishes. This class offers alcoholic beverages. 

For those flying in the Fiesta Class, passengers will taste dishes made by well known culinary personalities. 

Passengers in both classes will have many beverage options, including soft drinks, tea and juices. 

If you've experience PAL's services, please feel free to comment below. 

Sources:

http://www.philippineairlines.com/products_and_services/during_your_flight/during_your_flight.jsp 

All Photos taken from Philippine Airline's official website. 

Intro to Adventure

In February 1941, Andres Soriano along with other businessmen founded the national airline and flag carrier of the Philippines, Philippine Airlines (PAL)

Philippine Airlines  became Asia's first airline, first taking off on March 15th, 1941 from Makati to Baguio. After 5 years, in the month of July, PAL became the first Asian airline to cross the Pacific, taking off to Guam, Wake, Kwajelein and Honolulu. After 5 months (Decemeber 1946), services from Manila to San Francisco began.

As of today, PAL has six types of operating fleets.

From their smallest fleet, the Airbus 319-100 which has a capacity of 132 passengers ... 

... to their biggest fleet, the Boeing 747-400 with a capacity of 427 passengers.

Photo taken from: Philippine Airlines' Facebook Page

Philippine Airlines also has the world's largest twin-engine jetliner, the Boeing 777-300ER also known as the "Triple Seven," which has a seating capacity of 370 passengers.

Photo taken from: Philippine Airlines' Facebook Page

As years go by, PAL continues to service passengers from many parts of the world.

In the year 2011, Philippine Airlines celebrated its 70th year!

To know more about Philippine Airlines (PAL), visit their official website

website http://www1.philippineairlines.com/