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DeltaB717 wrote:With 5J ending three routes in mid-June (KWI) and early-July (DOH & RUH), with their A330 services to BKK & ICN starting on 1 June and with a new A330 just delivered, is there any word on what they intend to do with the 'spare' / 'new' A330 capacity? New routes? Additional frequencies on existing routes?
QANTAS747-438 wrote:When will PAL 773 RP-C7772 get its engine cowlings painted white? It's had one gray section on both engines for close to several years.
Devilfish wrote:And for a passing glance at the lighter side of Philippine aviation and politics.....
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/897906/smc ... -a-jet-but
Quote:
"DAVAO CITY — Businessman Ramon Ang offered to buy President Duterte a private jet upon learning Mr. Duterte continues to take commercial flights even after winning the presidency last year.
The President himself revealed the offer in a speech at the groundbreaking of the Biyaya ng Pagbabago Housing Project at Tugbok district here.
'[Ang] said it was not safe. It was OK when I was still mayor but not anymore because I am the President already,' Mr. Duterte told his audience, which included Ang, who was seated a few feet away.
He said Ang, majority owner of conglomerate San Miguel Corp., offered to buy him a Gulfstream jet, costing from $21 million to $65 million.
'His offer was he would buy me a Gulfstream but I declined. I said I’m fine with commercial flights. I told him he was owner of (Philippine Airlines) before so he knew PAL is working efficiently,' Mr. Duterte said."
Western sensitivities will surely be aghast at such gestures of generosity to people in power but it was just a day in doing business in the country.
frobozzelectric wrote:cebu pacific adds another MNL DPL MNL flight 5J705/5J706 starting october 1st this year.
frobozzelectric wrote:so ang himself considers it unsafe for the president to fly pal?
QANTAS747-438 wrote:I've noticed that the 75th anniversary stickers on the PR 777s have begun to be removed.
TheGeordielad wrote:Cebu Pacific to add 7 A321CEO
maortega15 wrote:Any photos of PR's new A330 cabin interior?
maortega15 wrote:Now, the 777's should get aisle access along with the upcoming A350's.
Devilfish wrote:However, in fairness to the Government, the DOTr plans to extend the mooted Mega Manila Subway all the way to NAIA.....
http://www.philstar.com/business/2017/0 ... ila-subway
VolvoBus wrote:As Taguig is only 2 or 3 kms from Terminal 3, you have to wonder why running it through to the airport was not part of the original plan.
mercure1 wrote:I was looking for some information about MNL airport. I have business group arriving into T1 on JAL and T3 on CX. Both groups staying near Mall of Asia. Whats best way to access - via taxi?
mercure1 wrote:Anything special we need to know? I understand T3 is much nicer facility compared to T1.
Devilfish wrote:.
Devilfish wrote:
Clearer pictures of PAL's A330 J and W seating here.....
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articl ... 00-438283/
Aren't the W seats actually wider than the J seats
Highcroft wrote:The photos in the Flightglobal article might be giving some weird optical illusion but, according to the airline, the PE seats are not as wide as the business class seats.
maortega15 wrote:How many A330's have been reconfigured so far?
maortega15 wrote:It seems that LH is considering a return to MNL
Hywel wrote:Any reason why Cebu Pacific temporarily suspended flights from Manila to Laoag? The fares on Philippine Airlines have since sky-rocketed as they have a monopoly on the route
Devilfish wrote:Highcroft wrote:The photos in the Flightglobal article might be giving some weird optical illusion but, according to the airline, the PE seats are not as wide as the business class seats.
This branded content from the Inquirer will allow a better appreciation of PAL's cabin offerings.....
http://usa.inquirer.net/4866/pal-rolls- ... um-economy
Anxious for PR to reveal their upcoming 2x77W's and 6xA359's interior fitments. According to them, the seat choices came too late for the 77Ws delivered in December 2016.
Yahnih wrote:Devilfish wrote:Highcroft wrote:The photos in the Flightglobal article might be giving some weird optical illusion but, according to the airline, the PE seats are not as wide as the business class seats.
This branded content from the Inquirer will allow a better appreciation of PAL's cabin offerings.....
http://usa.inquirer.net/4866/pal-rolls- ... um-economy
Anxious for PR to reveal their upcoming 2x77W's and 6xA359's interior fitments. According to them, the seat choices came too late for the 77Ws delivered in December 2016.
Wait where have u read that about the seat choices.?? The 77W really needs a retrofit.. a flagship like the 77W to be overshadowed by their a330s is so sad. Please PAL also choose a new designer... LiFT just seems so.. inexperienced on providing a true quality design PAL deserves. Look at Vietnam and Garuda.. all SEAsia airlines that have beautiful interiors that reflect their livery and beauty of their country. PALs 77W just scream cheap and plastic. The a330 is an upgrade but i wouldve expected PAl to include at least some wood grain here and there of bamboo etc or etchings of banana leaves into the design. You can still do high class without being overly tropical na dtouristy like a LLC. PAL do better!
If you're trying to achieve 5-Star let alone 4-star get rid of the 2-4-2. I know emirates and Turkish might be getting away with it... but come on..
fusionliner wrote:I think you missed the part where the designer goes into great detail, the amount of design and thought to make the cabin distinctly Filipino such as the textile weaving, Capiz shell accents, and elements of barong weaving. I suggest you read this
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2017/07/1 ... airlines//
There was also another article in TheDesignAir I believe, quoting Daniel Baron, the head of LIFT that due to time restraints, most likely because these are existing revenue aircraft, they weren't able to incorporate elaborate customization with the industrial elements of the cabin.
In my opinion, I think it reflects Philippines well. It is subtle, and calming. Its not showy, but once you see the little details, you grow a bigger appreciation of the place.
Obviously I haven't been in the cabin, but that is my first impression looking at the cabin.Yahnih wrote:Devilfish wrote:This branded content from the Inquirer will allow a better appreciation of PAL's cabin offerings.....
http://usa.inquirer.net/4866/pal-rolls- ... um-economy
Anxious for PR to reveal their upcoming 2x77W's and 6xA359's interior fitments. According to them, the seat choices came too late for the 77Ws delivered in December 2016.
Wait where have u read that about the seat choices.?? The 77W really needs a retrofit.. a flagship like the 77W to be overshadowed by their a330s is so sad. Please PAL also choose a new designer... LiFT just seems so.. inexperienced on providing a true quality design PAL deserves. Look at Vietnam and Garuda.. all SEAsia airlines that have beautiful interiors that reflect their livery and beauty of their country. PALs 77W just scream cheap and plastic. The a330 is an upgrade but i wouldve expected PAl to include at least some wood grain here and there of bamboo etc or etchings of banana leaves into the design. You can still do high class without being overly tropical na dtouristy like a LLC. PAL do better!
If you're trying to achieve 5-Star let alone 4-star get rid of the 2-4-2. I know emirates and Turkish might be getting away with it... but come on..
Yahnih wrote:fusionliner wrote:I think you missed the part where the designer goes into great detail, the amount of design and thought to make the cabin distinctly Filipino such as the textile weaving, Capiz shell accents, and elements of barong weaving. I suggest you read this
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2017/07/1 ... airlines//
There was also another article in TheDesignAir I believe, quoting Daniel Baron, the head of LIFT that due to time restraints, most likely because these are existing revenue aircraft, they weren't able to incorporate elaborate customization with the industrial elements of the cabin.
In my opinion, I think it reflects Philippines well. It is subtle, and calming. Its not showy, but once you see the little details, you grow a bigger appreciation of the place.
Obviously I haven't been in the cabin, but that is my first impression looking at the cabin.Yahnih wrote:
Wait where have u read that about the seat choices.?? The 77W really needs a retrofit.. a flagship like the 77W to be overshadowed by their a330s is so sad. Please PAL also choose a new designer... LiFT just seems so.. inexperienced on providing a true quality design PAL deserves. Look at Vietnam and Garuda.. all SEAsia airlines that have beautiful interiors that reflect their livery and beauty of their country. PALs 77W just scream cheap and plastic. The a330 is an upgrade but i wouldve expected PAl to include at least some wood grain here and there of bamboo etc or etchings of banana leaves into the design. You can still do high class without being overly tropical na dtouristy like a LLC. PAL do better!
If you're trying to achieve 5-Star let alone 4-star get rid of the 2-4-2. I know emirates and Turkish might be getting away with it... but come on..
Sorry I was referring mainly to the 77W, not the A330. The A330 is still great, but it's not flagship like the 77w/a359 coming..
The Barong incorporation is nice. If u check the YouTube review videos by the Philippine press and various bloggers u can check out more details. The business class is definitely mature and looks great than any current business class they have.
Yahnih wrote:The new CEB airport is a beautiful reflection of the country.. MNL however is NOT! I fly into MNL every other month.. it's very tragic. I thought T3 was going to be world-class.. half the airport is air conditioned (international) while The domestic side is not.. T2 is just whatever, it reminds me of an old convention center. T1 is improved but still an old building with makeup on it.
Devilfish wrote:
Re the 77Ws -- the two leased frames yet to be delivered come December may have the upgraded interior...and the A359s due starting 3Q2018 are a shoo-in for those. Hopefully, the older PR owned 77Ws will also receive the updated configuration.
LurveBus wrote:I haven't seen any indication that the 77W deliveries will have a different product from what was delivered last year. Do you know where this talk is from?
amadorE175 wrote:And there's this about PAL moving up the start date of 77W service to London. Anyone know if the leased planes are coming sooner than originally stated or are they moving them off other routes?
Yahnih wrote:What do you guys think of Philippine Airlines joining an alliance? Star alliance already expressed theydidnt want them.. what do u think of OW or SkyTeam
Yahnih wrote:What do you guys think of Philippine Airlines joining an alliance? Star alliance already expressed theydidnt want them.. what do u think of OW or SkyTeam