Avoid Philippine Airlines -- Possibly UNSAFE

[Roserick 0]

I go for the cheapest fare..

[rjp44 1]

Here's a link to Manila online newspaper that I read daily. You can see that PAL and congressmen are all upset over this and I think will make rapid moves to correct their inspection agency to bring it into compliance with international standards.

http://www.manilatimes.net/

[jlhlj58 0]

I flew Philippine Airlines late July 07 San Francisoc-Manila, then Manila-Davao and return Davao- Manila then Manila-LAX early August 07. Each flight PAL left on-time and arrived early. I thought security (which is actually an airport matter) was more than adequate with each flight.

When I go back to the Philippines to be at Mayeth's embassy interview, I will fly PAL again. I was very impressed with every aspect of Philippines Airlines service.

[honeybear 0]

I flew Philippine Airlines late July 07 San Francisoc-Manila, then Manila-Davao and return Davao- Manila then Manila-LAX early August 07. Each flight PAL left on-time and arrived early. I thought security (which is actually an airport matter) was more than adequate with each flight.

When I go back to the Philippines to be at Mayeth's embassy interview, I will fly PAL again. I was very impressed with every aspect of Philippines Airlines service.

What does all od this mean?

Does this mean we cannot fly with PAL to the US anymore?

I plan on flying PAL because they have direct flight to Hawaii.

[rjp44 1]

I flew Philippine Airlines late July 07 San Francisoc-Manila, then Manila-Davao and return Davao- Manila then Manila-LAX early August 07. Each flight PAL left on-time and arrived early. I thought security (which is actually an airport matter) was more than adequate with each flight.

When I go back to the Philippines to be at Mayeth's embassy interview, I will fly PAL again. I was very impressed with every aspect of Philippines Airlines service.

What does all od this mean?

Does this mean we cannot fly with PAL to the US anymore?

I plan on flying PAL because they have direct flight to Hawaii.

No, you can continue to fly the existing routes. What this downgrade in the PI airline inspection process does is to stop any airline based in the PI from adding new routes to the U.S., or changing numbers or type of aircraft on existing flights. The biggest thing it affects are some new routes PAL had planned that they can't do until the rating is changed back.

[Skeeter211 2]

I love Cathay Pacific so that is the only airline I use going to and from the RP

I agree...Cathay Pacific is far superior to PAL....more expensive, but better flights and service.

Scott

[Roserick 0]

I love Cathay Pacific so that is the only airline I use going to and from the RP

I agree...Cathay Pacific is far superior to PAL....more expensive, but better flights and service.

Scott

Cathay is owned by British Firm

PAL is owned by Lucio Tan

[pjj 0]

Philippine Airlines is the best airline in the world!

Take Philippine Airlines (PAL), KAPUSO na KAPAMILYA pa!

Let me tell you why.

1. Good food

2. More give aways (Playing Cards, toothbrush, toothpaste etc)

3. Friendly flight attendants

Other Airlines

1. I don't like the food

2. No give aways

3. Unfriendly flight attendants

Edited January 19, 2008 by pjj

[AnneiyAndJacky 0]

I love PAL too! u feel really at home bcuz of friendly flight attendants and they are very accomodating. everytime i travel i take PAL. When I got here in the U.S i took business class and it was very worth it. they will give whatever they have on the plane. PAL gave us BVLGARI gift set. Loves it!!! I met an american guy during that flight, he told me he likes PAL too, in so many different reasons. So what happened to British Airways news recently???!!

Edited January 19, 2008 by AnneiyAndJacky

[j.debonis 0]

Hahaha...the best airline in the world is the safest....I don't think free give-aways or even nice stewardesses alone will make me trust an airline to take me over the pacific ocean for 12 hours. I sleep most of the flight anyway since it's at night. Don't give me a toothbrush or any other FREE gift.....give me what I paid for...get me there safely!!!

[pjj 0]

^^^Safety standards determined by who????? Don't you know that Philippine Airlines uses American & European made airplanes (Boeing & Airbus)? Also, PAL's aircrafts are maintained by Lufthansa. If PAL is unsafe then all airlines that uses BOIENG & AIRBUS airplanes are also unsafe.

Edited January 19, 2008 by pjj

[sunandmoon 450]

^^^Safety standards determined by who????? Don't you know that Philippine Airlines uses American & European made airplanes (Boeing & Airbus)? Also, PAL's aircrafts are maintained by Lufthansa. If PAL is unsafe then all airlines that uses BOIENG & AIRBUS airplanes are also unsafe.

It's deficiencies in the Philippine Govt oversight of Airline Safety that is the problem. that doesn't mean Philippine Airlines is operating unsafe aircraft.

[hoosier 0]

^^^Safety standards determined by who????? Don't you know that Philippine Airlines uses American & European made airplanes (Boeing & Airbus)? Also, PAL's aircrafts are maintained by Lufthansa. If PAL is unsafe then all airlines that uses BOIENG & AIRBUS airplanes are also unsafe.

It's deficiencies in the Philippine Govt oversight of Airline Safety that is the problem. that doesn't mean Philippine Airlines is operating unsafe aircraft.

This advisory is referring directly to the Phils. Govt standards in oversight of their airlines. I seriouly doubt PA has changed any policies recently on how they maintain their planes. So I'm plenty confident flying Philippine airlines anytime any place

[pjj 0]

^^^Safety standards determined by who????? Don't you know that Philippine Airlines uses American & European made airplanes (Boeing & Airbus)? Also, PAL's aircrafts are maintained by Lufthansa. If PAL is unsafe then all airlines that uses BOIENG & AIRBUS airplanes are also unsafe.

It's deficiencies in the Philippine Govt oversight of Airline Safety that is the problem. that doesn't mean Philippine Airlines is operating unsafe aircraft.

This advisory is referring directly to the Phils. Govt standards in oversight of their airlines. I seriouly doubt PA has changed any policies recently on how they maintain their planes. So I'm plenty confident flying Philippine airlines anytime any place

Agree.

[j.debonis 0]

^^^Safety standards determined by who????? Don't you know that Philippine Airlines uses American & European made airplanes (Boeing & Airbus)? Also, PAL's aircrafts are maintained by Lufthansa. If PAL is unsafe then all airlines that uses BOIENG & AIRBUS airplanes are also unsafe.

Read my post carefully. My post does not condemn PAL nor make any negative statement towards the airline. I'm merely distinguishing between safe airline practices (that may or may not include oversight) as opposed to free gifts in determining the safety of ANY airline. I never said PAL was unsafe.