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Simply Unacceptable | PHILIPPINE AIRLINES A330 Business Class ✈️

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👁️ 476K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 17:55

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a critical review of a Philippine Airlines A330 business class flight from Manila to Sydney. After discussing the transit experience in Manila and the airline's historical growth and subsequent route retractions, the creator evaluates the onboard product. While the cabin is noted as well maintained and the seat design is described as solid, several significant issues arise during the flight. Technical problems include a malfunctioning reading light that repeatedly turns on, a non-functional moving map, and a complete failure of the onboard Wi-Fi. The food quality is a major point of contention, with the creator describing the dinner as ranging from poorly textured chicken to vile tasting dishes. Service is also heavily criticized, specifically regarding the Purser, whom the creator characterizes as lazy and unhelpful when addressing seat malfunctions. Despite a pleasant view of Sydney upon arrival, the creator concludes that the flight lacked redeeming factors due to the combination of poor food, technical failures, and subpar service.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this was the latter so without further Ado let's get into it welcome to Manila

I'm not 100 sure but I don't think I've ever used the word vile to describe any food in one of my videos until today

the Purser then came over touched the light button and walked away as I was talking to her

a seat that wouldn't work food that range from edible to vile a sour Purser a chaotic gate

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check if your connecting flight is in Terminal 2 to avoid long transit times
Be prepared for potential Wi-Fi and moving map issues on Philippine Airlines flights

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to fly Philippine Airlines Business Class on an A330 from Manila to Sydney?
QIs Philippine Airlines still a good choice for travel to Australia?

Port Highlights

Manila2½ Sad Bacon
Sydney4½ Happy Bacon
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