Everyone has their own first time experience into new things, Whoever you are, How old you are, there's always a first time, World has a lot of incredible things, so first time is always present in everyone's life.
In my case, my first time experience that i am going to share is my first time travelling using the Philippine Airlines. Adventure by travelling alone and taking the Business Class section is a Bonus points :)
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Let me start this at Home, Singapore. It was raining heavily that day that's why i can't book a cab going to the airport, Dwij advised me to take the MRT instead, since it will stop at the TERMINAL 2. I agree with him, so we did take the MRT. he just also accompany me up to the station as we are taking different ways. It's another first time for me, taking MRT going to the airport (we always call/book a cab).
I reached the T2, without knowing where is the counter of PAL. i am few minutes late since the counter opened. I am a first timer in T2 as we always take another airline going back to Philippines and that Airline is at T1. I checked the monitor for the counter number and found out that it's near at the other end of the Terminal. When i reached there's already a long queue, I am not surprised because it's Summer in my country. Good thing, there's no queue in the Business Class section so i managed to check-in easily and hassle free. I didn't feel any stress (i usually get so stress and frustrated during check-in, i hate messy place) I am so happy. Now, I understand how it feels to be prioritized.
After the Immigration, I faster bought the Cigarette of my Dad trying to save more time so i will have more time at the lounge area. I kinda get lost finding out where's the Lounge Area, so it takes quite a lot of time of mine, I didn't noticed that there's a map behind the ticket. (so stupid of me)
The moment i step in the Lounge, the "WOW" word is keep on repeating in my mind. The ambiance is so nice, it's so quiet like a library. you will really feel relaxed while waiting for your flight. There's no announcement inside the Lounge so you need to keep track on time and also to their monitor showing all the Flights schedule.
I love the Sofa, it's so comfortable, I love the smell and the lights. They got a massage chair that i didn't try. There's even buffet and a wide section of newspaper. I love the Buffet, it's like a hotel style. Good thing i researched about Airports Lounge that's why i know it's FREE.
Here are some photos taken by me at the Changi Airport, Lounge
Here's the special invitation!
This is how it looks like, so cozy.
This is how their set-up is. so presentable
I so love their seats and lampshade
My Duck Congee that taste nice
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After my enjoyable moment at the Lounge i head up to the Gate, waiting to board. Again, I felt the importance of the Business Class when they asked us to board in first. I was the first and thought the only one in Business Class Section. (we are only three in Business Class, The Two are late to board) I am so happy when i saw my seats.
A BIG SPACE FOR LITTLE LEGS
Look! How far my legs from the seats in front of me
Thought there was nobody! But this is how it looks like :)
This chair can be a bed. That is Fantastic!
I asked the very friendly Flight Attendant of PAL to help me take a photo :)
I super love the service! The Chair that turns into a Bed is one of the amazing things. Usually i can't sleep in the plane, but this time, i fell asleep comfortably, I can't even feel that i am in a plane, thought i'm just in my bed.
Another great things at PAL and "MUST TRY" is the Mango smoothie! It's heavenly! It's really delicious. you guys must try it.
This Blanket and Pillow helped me to have a comfortable sleep and flight.
And this Hot Towel that they are giving is just nice specially when you feel so cold. It will really make you warm.
Too Bad, I didn't managed to take a photo of the foods they served. They served me my favorite sashimi! A roasted assorted nuts, a full course lunch, and a dessert. I was so busy eating while watching the movie. It is a great flight! That i didn't even noticed the flight was DELAYED for i think 30 minutes or more, i never had the chance to keep track on time as i am enjoying my self.
As i reached the Philippine Airport, The terminal is better looking than the Terminal 1. It looks fairly new. Annisette, Didi's Sister who is working their waited for me. Thanks Set!
I really enjoyed the flight, that's why i decided to take PAL, Business Class again coming back here in SG.
NOTE: I don't have much pictures because i was completely pissed off.
It's my second time at Terminal 2, first is the Domestic Flight going to Davao but i can't remember how's the experience back then. then the second is yesterday at International (My first time in International). Outside, The Terminal looks way better than the Terminal 1. It really looks new.
After my Family send me off, i walk through the door where in i need to queue up to scan my bag, The queue is quite long, I am not sure whether there's a special door / entrance for Business Class. I just queue. so if there is, It's my fault!
The weather is so warm. I am carrying 25 kg luggage plus another 3 bags. The luggage is damn heavy because of the dried mangoes and my books. There was a Guy standing there helping a foreigner with their bag to carry and place it at this scanner machine. (dunno how it's actually called). After the foreigner, we are all Filipinos left in line. He just disappeared, like a bubble! so nobody is helping us. I was trying to carry my luggage, it's damn heavy i forced myself until the wheel broke, one of the wheel dropped. It's kinda irritating because the Filipinos behind me keep pushing me and my luggage. I am not yet ready to pushed my Luggage! They never give me a time to pick up the broken pieces of my luggage.
Another thing that pissed me off is paying the Travel Tax. I went to a queue and waiting for my turn. The Guy called me telling me it's my turn, and this Filipina who is not part of the queue and she even from the other end (exit) just cut the queue and steal my turn. Oh my gosh! So when it's already my turn and she's blocking my way i said "excuse me" in a semi high pitch and irritated tone. She stare at me and i also stare at her, she took her things and blocked my way again. she's totally infront of me, i think she wants to be first in the queue upon checking in. Too bad for her, I have my Business Class.
I don't like how the Terminal 2 looks like, It looks so messy not an airport type for me. I rather the old Terminal 1 even though it looks really old, still it looks an airport. The Terminal 2 is like a market. sorry but that is my opinion. it looks small and crowded.
But, after the Immigration it looks better. it's spacious but the boarding gate is still quite messy. I still got two hours before my flight so i am so excited to spend my time at the Mabuhay Lounge and try that Congee.
The Lounge is okay type only. It's not cozy, it's looks like a cafeteria with a sofa.
This how their buffet looks like. I can't stand up and take photo close because i am afraid to leave my things. It's not safe.
This is the congee that the Reprado Sister wants me to try. It's delicious, is nice.
I only have three photos. The experience at their lounge is so-so. i can't even pronounce the word WOW. It's okay. a place to sit down not to relax. it's a bit noisy. some are shouting and laughing. One of the staff shoes is so irritating. you know when you are too tired to walk with heels and you just anyhow hit the heels on the floor. That's the kind of noise of her shoe.
Maybe i'm like this because i saw better. so i already had a standard in my mind. I can't wait for my flight!
The Boarding time is 2:40 pm. there is 3 or more flights in the same gate. I leaved the Lounger 2:45, wondering why until now they haven't called (they allowed to page the flight inside the Lounge) According to the monitor, the Boarding gate will closed at 3:25. But guess what, our flight calledl later than that. People are all irritated, Both Foreigners and Locals. There is no proper boarding gate waiting area. It is damn irritating. It's not organize, it's messy. The flight is delayed!
When they finally called the flight. I understand they will let the two old ladies who's in the wheelchair board first. What i don't understand is why they will let the Business Class board last? is it the protocol? anyway, i managed to get board early because i noticed the lady who's responsible in controlling the crowd and take the boarding pass is not in the mood and she don't even check the pass she just anyhow tear it.
As usual, The flight attendant service saves the day, Food also saves the day. I am not comfortable with the chair, cos it can't be a bed. It's a bit smaller than the first one. But service wise is very good.
Again, flight is delayed of 30 minutes. I am not happy with the delayed, it will just ruined the Good Service of the attendant.
Anyway, That is my observation. if you are not happy with it, i can't do anything.
I would like to thank my Hubby, for giving me this chance to experience the Business Class. (It's his idea!) Also, for giving me a 2 weeks vacation in Philippines. I love you Hubby!
