There are many reasons why I have a love-hate relationship with Cebu Pacific but I have learned…read moreover time not to expect a lot from this low cost airline. Although often times delayed and disappointing, I think it's important to remark how much their routes have grown ever since they started operating. There are many routes for local and domestic flights. You just have to go and check them out online or you may go to any to any accredited booking offices to find your destination of choice. The staff are ok and do what they can with what they have. Make sure to constantly check on their website for updates on promos, price drops, and other special new destinations locally and abroad. Make sure to always read your booking details and guidelines so as to not have any hassle when you check in or travel (make sure to purchase your correct luggage allocation because they are getting stricter now about overweight luggages). Just remember, you most likely will pay for many things but, as well, know what you can omit and you'll make it just time.

Worst airline! NO customer service! They closed most, if not all their offices and you deal with…read morean answering service! if something happens to your flight even if it's not your fault!, forget getting help, forget getting a refund! total scam!!!!!! i have screenshots of my text with their nonexistent customer service auto representative! never a real person to deal with but could also be worse! stay away from this airline!!!!!!!

We travelled on Philippine Airlines from LAX to Manila, Philippines for our family get together and…read morevacation. Then we also travelled from Philippines to Japan for our family and friends vacation. As well as our Manila to Boracay trip. We haven't used Philippine Airlines for 8 years as we've been booking with other airlines for our previous flights to Philippines. We decided to try Philippine Airlines since they are the only airline that flies direct. Also because they were highly recommended to us by family and friends for the best customer care. We experienced excellent customer care for all our travels both international and domestic. Great experience for us from checking in at the counter to the flight attendants on board and all the way to the captain navigating the plane for take off and smooth landing. Philippine Airlines staff at check in as well as flight attendants onboard provided our child with specialized meals due to our child's peanut and tree nut allergies. They were accommodating. They catered to families with food allergies. The flight attendants were consistent with delivering our child's peanut free and nut free meals half hour before serving everyone's meals to avoid cross contamination. Thank you so much to the amazing staff of Philippine Airlines. You guys are excellent. Mabuhay!

Worst experience ever! We've traveled all over the world on different airlines and this by a wide…read moremargin has been the worst. We booked our flight through Hawaiian/Alaska connection through Japan via Japan airlines to Manila and PAL back to Japan. Upon checking in at NAIA the ladies told us we had to pay for our check in luggages $120 each even though we didn't pay anything at all as we were allowed 2 free checked bags each coming to Philippines. But because PAL wants to nickel and dime everyone to death they wanted to charge us so we paid for 4 bags and carried on 2. About a month prior to this we flew from Hawaii to Italy and back booked through KLM and no bags were charged even though WE DID NOT ACTUALLY FLY ON A KLM PLANE! Instead we flew delta, Air France and virgin Atlantic. They all honored the 2 free checked bags when traveling internationally. That wasn't the only time we've flown to Europe a few times as well as Asia and of course all over North America and never experienced this. We will never ever fly with PAL ever again and we will tell our friends and family not to either.to make things worse we had a senior traveling with us who had to stand over an hour at counter before we finished checked in! We could afford to pay $480 for 4 bags but what about people who can't afford it? The fact that they're the only airlines that do this says a lot about them. Next time we're in Philippines we'll use another airline for sure.

I'm not sure what all the hate is all about, but I guess my party of 6 got incredibly lucky…read more We were headed for a quick trip to Cebu. Everything went smoothly: getting through the PASSENGERS ONLY point was easy and their check in counters were easy to find. We were mindful and were compliant about the weight of our bags, so we knew that wasn't going to be an issue. What I liked is they taped up the zipper latches (at least those that weren't secured or locked) to avoid accidental snags or openings during transit. The staff were very friendly - even making a strong point and advised us that gate assignments happen frequently and to be mindful of it. No biggie. The flight was short and smooth. Snacks on the plane were available for purchase, but given it was less than an hour flight (plus we had hours before our flight, so we snacked during the wait) we didn't feel the need for it. And I hate to admit this, but I did my research and didn't expect much, but I'm glad they proved me wrong! Excellent first run! AirAsia - please keep it up!

We flew with this airline twice going to Boracay and another to Cebu, both from NAIA Terminal 2…read more Not all service counters were open. The lines were piling up and were long. The open service counters were VERY SLOW. The staff working the counters as I observed were working at a VERY SLOW pace with no sense of urgency. If you like waiting in very long lines and receiving SUPER SLOW SERVICE, fly AirAsia. The planes itself were basic. The isles were narrow. If you are fat, good luck squeezing in. The flight crew looked stress. Thumbs down to AirAsia Philippines overall.

Singapore Airlines is hands down one of my favorite airlines in the world. They have the best…read moreplanes and world class service. On a trip to Germany, my sister discovered a small worm in her vegetables. After she reported it to a stewardess, all the staff came rushing over to apologize and immediately changed her meal. She was even given a gift certificate of SGD 100 in Duty Free. WHAT? Where's my worm?? I immediately started looking for a worm in my vegetables but to no avail. With this level of quality and service, you can't expect it to come cheap. The good thing is, every year BPI has a promo with Singapore airlines. If you plan your trip ahead and patiently wait for the right time to pounce, you can go to Switzerland, Germany, France, Spain or Turkey for less than EUR 700 - EUR 900. Yes, you read that right. That is not cheap, but is super good value.

I was supposed to fly to Jakarta one time, and I was already in the airport when I found out that…read moremy secretary bungled my flight bookings and I ended up missing my flight because with her desire to find the cheapest flight, she booked me on a flight to Jakarta's CKG airport with a connecting flight via Taipei. It turns out that I needed a transit visa to go through Taipei because I had a Cebu Pacific ticket, and Cebu Pacific didn't have transit facilities in Taipei's airport. Long story short, I had to book another ticket in the last minute and I ended up with a flight to Jakarta that had a connecting flight in Singapore's Changi Airport. Flying Singaporean Air is probably the most pleasant airline experience I have ever had. There is hardly any doubt as to why Singaporean Air has won many awards, and was even hailed as one of the world's best airlines in terms of service. I was seated in coach, but I love how the flight crew treated us all in Economy like VIP. I have only flown business class once before, and other airlines' business class is Singapore Air's coach. I remember being handed a nicely printed menu of the specials, and they were kind enough to fix me up with a vegetarian meal even though I didn't get to request for it in advance. The person next to me also had to request for Halal and they took care of his request promptly. It was a smooth fight to Singapore. The plane was fitted with high-tech implements like your own tablet screen with games and movies, and other really snazzy features. If you could afford it, treat yourself to a stress-free and smooth flight and fly Singapore Airlines. The service is stellar!

For a classy flight to Hong Kong and back, take Cathay Pacific…read more From the moment I got on the plane, it felt different compared with my other flight experiences, and that includes flights from other airlines (including domestic ones in other countries) across Southeast Asia. It's an overall feeling I got and might not be totally captured by a few examples. But in any case, I'll try: first, the seats are comfortable. Then, there are the efficient and businesslike flight attendants. It's really the food that I remember, though. It doesn't taste like airline food. It's delicious and tastes like food prepared when I eat at casual dining restaurants. This must be one of the reasons Cathay Pacific flights are more expensive than those from any of our local airlines. There's also inflight entertainment like movies, but they're really for the Chinese as they're in the Chinese language.I like the screen that shows where we are on our flight and figures like how many feet we are up in the air. I don't think Cathay has direct flights to anywhere else from the Philippines, though. The other flights I checked, like Shanghai, Seoul, and Jakarta, are all via Hong Kong.

I missed my flight and now i can't get my luggage in JFK in New York. I keep getting the run around…read moreeverytime i call. They just have to notify American airline at JFK to release my bags and send them to Manila. I have medicine for my heart and type 2 diabetes in my bag. I have been on the phone for 2 hours trying to get this done and I'm no closer now then when i started.

I've flown Asiana once before from the US to the Philippines and back, but it was a long long time…read moreago. I got a really good fare for this trip (a third of what I usually pay when I travel in the summer or Christmas time), so I really shouldn't complain too much. Luckily for me, there's nothing to complain about. The flight from Manila to Korea was pretty uneventful. Check in was very smooth and efficient, the flight wasn't delayed, and the service on the plane was very good. They served a meal during the short 4 hour flight, but I slept the whole time, so I can't really comment on the food. The only thing that might dissuade me from booking again with Asiana is the super long layover in Incheon on my back to the US. The layover was almost 12 hours. I did spend 5 hours of that time on a free transit tour of Seoul, but I still had to sit around for another 7 hours before my flight back to the US. But hey, if the price is right again, I might just suffer through another long layover. I travel to Philippines every year, so the savings I'll make will mean more money for other travel!

Asiana Airlines is awesome, don't get me wrong. I usually don't write bad reviews and hate doing it…read morebut after the experience I had at the Manila station...? They don't deserve 5 stars just yet. Flying Asiana Airlines to Manila a few times already, I've always had below average customer service here. But my last experience pushed me to write this review. I wanted to startup a PIR for one of my luggage that was damaged, and so I went up to the OZ staff that was just standing around and talking to each other not assisting inbound passengers collect their luggage (mind you all the other OZ stations I've been to assisted passengers with collecting their luggage from the carousel). I asked these two gentlemen if I could file a report, and within 30 seconds they deny my claim. I'm thinking okay?? That was quick, so I ask for an explanation as to why my claim was denied spot on. In short terms what they said to me was basically "your luggage can't handle the weight that was put inside." Uhhhh excuse me?! Insulting much? My luggage was not overweight, and now you're telling me my luggage couldn't carry the things I put inside? Pretty much telling me my luggage wasn't good enough. That was a total sad excuse to deny my claim. I got their names in case of future reference and just left. I didn't want to be insulted any longer. I'll still fly Asiana Airlines, they're great. But I really hope the Manila Station gets more training on customer service. Asiana Airlines 5 stars, but Asiana Airlines Manila Station 3 stars for now... :/

Tried ANA's business class product 5/10/18 from MNL to HND, on the new 787s with Rolls Royce…read moreengines. Verdict? Super quiet ride relative to the big guns like the A380s dominating long distance travel nowadays. While the seats are not lie flat they recline to 160 degrees. It's only a 4 hour flight and this is your typical 2-2-2 seat configuration for a 4 hour, international flight in Asia. What is noticeable however are wine, food and service. ANA's wine list rivals that of a high end restaurant. I can't even begin to wish what American carriers could do; we could never match this level of service. Even United's upgraded business product called Polaris is still far inferior to its Asian counterparts. We are a bit backward as travel providers and am hoping that by seeing what's out there penny wise US carriers would wisen up. Not! LOL. I opted for the Japanese meal and it came with a Washoku series of traditional apps, beef filet, steamed rice and sake. Twas super excellent. The vegan crackers and champagne were top quality. Super impressed for yet another time. They now have internet onboard so I'm testing work email and a couple of Yelpreviews on board to see how it goes. Visits: a few

I love this airline. After my last 2 trips with them on a code share with United, I simply fell in…read morelove with them. Cabin crew is the best. The plane is immaculate despite a long flight. I have taken so many flights in Asia and have never seen such dedicated staff. Also they do take their time to accommodate your request. They go above and beyond to make their guests feel heard and happy. Since then I always try to book this airline on my trips to Asia.

I recently flew LAX-HND-MNL-HND-NARITA-LAX in Business Class…read more The ground crew at LAX was just meh. The flight leaving LA had a 4-hour delay, and the ground crew didn't care! The ground crew in Manila provides much better customer service! They start their check-in service by bowing to all their passengers. The FAs from Haneda-Manila-NARITA are very kind and friendly! They are by far the best crew I've experienced. The ground crew in NARITA has exceptional service. They are all smiles and very accommodating! The Sakura Lounge in Narita is the best I've ever been to. I enjoyed my stay during my long layover. I even got to shower. JAL is my new favorite Asian flight carrier! I am looking forward to flying with JAL soon. The only issue I had was the old planes. I guess the LA routes are not a priority for upgraded planes now.

I don't travel internationally very often but I have to say, Japan Airlines has been one of the…read morebest experiences we've had so far. We've only used them to travel to and from Manila and we found that they consistently provide great customer service, they are courteous and really know how to take care of their passengers. From our departure, the lines to the checkout counter was very long and I'm not sure if it's because they weren't open at that time or what but thankfully when the attendants began opening up their kiosks, the lines began moving decently. And although I know most of the employees are Filipino, it's quite interesting to see them adapt the Japanese culture and etiquette to their services. After checking in, we were brought to the lounge which I believe was part of my parents' traveling perks. The lounge was nice and clean, food was pleasant, and the restrooms well kept. The attendants at the lounge were also helpful I'm informing us of when the wheelchair attendant was on the way to pick me up due to my physical disability. All in all, we've enjoyed traveling with Japan Airlines and we look forward to flying with them again soon!

I went to the Turkish Airlines office in Manila and could not have been more satisfied! The office…read moreis comfortable and staff very polite and welcoming. I presented my problem and all was resolved quickly and professionally within 5 minutes. Excellent service , well done. John Cummings

UPDATED REVIEW (3 stars)…read more I had to go back to Turkish Airlines and was really dreading to go because of the experience I had the last 2 times. Well, I would like to share that it's very nice to see when places improve. They now have a person that greets you when you arrive and who gives you a number. Right away, I was called by the agent whom was friendly and did what I needed to do with my ticket. The change of date was still long to do but at least she talked and explained what she was doing. A much better experience. Bravo!

Air Swift was sold to Cebu Pacific. Air Swift has many South East Asian airport stops, I…read morespecifically take them only for one reason. and that is to go to El Nido. Most travelers going to El Nido go to Puerto Princesa and take a 5 or 6 hour ride, boat to El Nido because of cost. You can pick many many airlines to Puerto Princesa on the cheap , $50, $100 Round trip from Manila, El Nido has an airport but it's own by Air Shift and they are the only ones that can land there so you have to pay 3 or 4 times the price of flying to Puerto Princesa. I don't know what Cebu Pacific plans are in the future about pricing. Even at a high price Air Swift is a no frills airline, it's on a little over an hour to fly to El Nido and there are no meals, all the seat are economy, but if you going to El Nido and you can afford it I say skip the 5 or 6 hour road trip and take the direct flight.

Delays, Cancellations & More Delays. Honestly this is one of the top two worst airlines I've ever…read moreflown. The delays and cancellations are rampant and the employees are both lackadaisical and incompetent. They stood there laughing as stranded passengers were frantically looking for alternatives for their cancelled flights. It took me over 20 min to pay for my bags because they could not locate the one cashier. Unfortunately I didn't have a choice island hopping in the Philippines. I hope I never have to fly this airline again!