My boyfriend is coming to Manila

[16freekisses 0]

Hi there, I've browsed around this forum for a while before taking a deep breath and finally deciding to register. I think you guys are really friendly and helpful, so I've come for some help.

I met my boyfriend online and he is coming here to Manila next week. He is flying Continental all the way. Are there any special instructions or tips we should know? For example, I know for domestic flights, PAL charges a terminal fee of 200 PHP. Will NAIA charge my boyfriend for something similar? Would it be a good idea for me to send him local currency through Western Union?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance! :star:

[Glynn & Jean 5]

Hi there, I've browsed around this forum for a while before taking a deep breath and finally deciding to register. I think you guys are really friendly and helpful, so I've come for some help.

I met my boyfriend online and he is coming here to Manila next week. He is flying Continental all the way. Are there any special instructions or tips we should know? For example, I know for domestic flights, PAL charges a terminal fee of 200 PHP. Will NAIA charge my boyfriend for something similar? Would it be a good idea for me to send him local currency through Western Union?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance! :star:

I have flown from the U.S to Manila 2 times and never had to pay any type of fee upon entering the airport. Once he clears immigrations and customs he is free to walk out the airport. The only fee he will pay is when he leaves the Philippines and flys back home.

[RVIANE♛ 5]

Hi there, I've browsed around this forum for a while before taking a deep breath and finally deciding to register. I think you guys are really friendly and helpful, so I've come for some help.

I met my boyfriend online and he is coming here to Manila next week. He is flying Continental all the way. Are there any special instructions or tips we should know? For example, I know for domestic flights, PAL charges a terminal fee of 200 PHP. Will NAIA charge my boyfriend for something similar? Would it be a good idea for me to send him local currency through Western Union?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance! :star:

he have to pay 750 pesos terminal fee at the airport when he go back home

[16freekisses 0]

Thank you, that's very helpful!

He has a lot of stopovers on his way here: Newark, Houston, Guam... They have free wi-fi on those airports right? He'll be able to chat or e-mail me during his stops, right? I ask because wi-fi in NAIA is down 90% of the time and I myself have never flown out of the country so I don't know. I worry about him so much and I just want to make sure he's okay, if his plane landed safely, stuff like that. He always tells me I worry too much but I can't help it. It's his first time getting on a plane and I'm scared he'll get lost or miss his flight and a thousand other things!

http://www.manila-airport.net/Map.cfm - Is this map up-to-date? Is there a designated waiting place in NAIA Terminal 1 for non-passengers? Where should I stay so we see each other right after he disembarks from the plane? Or do I have to wait outside?

Sorry if I have too many questions, I'm just so excited and nervous at the same time...

Edited March 18, 2010 by 16freekisses

[Rose&Armand 2]

Thank you, that's very helpful!

He has a lot of stopovers on his way here: Newark, Houston, Guam... They have free wi-fi on those airports right? He'll be able to chat or e-mail me during his stops, right? I ask because wi-fi in NAIA is down 90% of the time and I myself have never flown out of the country so I don't know. I worry about him so much and I just want to make sure he's okay, if his plane landed safely, stuff like that. He always tells me I worry too much but I can't help it. It's his first time getting on a plane and I'm scared he'll get lost or miss his flight and a thousand other things!

http://www.manila-airport.net/Map.cfm - Is this map up-to-date? Is there a designated waiting place in NAIA Terminal 1 for non-passengers? Where should I stay so we see each other right after he disembarks from the plane? Or do I have to wait outside?

Sorry if I have too many questions, I'm just so excited and nervous at the same time...

The last two times that I flew in I had to go completely out of the airport. There is no way to get into the airport unless you have a ticket, I'm sorry. You will just have to wait outside and look out for him. The crowds come in phases so ask what he's wearing that time so you can watch for him.

[16freekisses 0]

Okay, I will make sure to do that!

Any more tips would be welcome! I would love to hear you share your experiences (not to mention find them real helpful!).

By the way, I am planning to take him to Boracay!

[RVIANE♛ 5]

you can check his flight status while hes on the way you just need his flight number http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/default.aspx

[Rose&Armand 2]

Okay, I will make sure to do that!

Any more tips would be welcome! I would love to hear you share your experiences (not to mention find them real helpful!).

By the way, I am planning to take him to Boracay!

Very nice. About going to Bora, since you mentioned the terminal fee. My girl lives in Davao and I hate the fact that every terminal we passed through we had to pay the fee. Like in 2008 we traveled from Davao to Cebu to Hong Kong. Had to pay in Davao and CEBU for each terminal. Remember its when you're leaving that you have to pay. It will add up really fast. So just be prepared. Enjoy! I'm happy for you both.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Hi there, I've browsed around this forum for a while before taking a deep breath and finally deciding to register. I think you guys are really friendly and helpful, so I've come for some help.

I met my boyfriend online and he is coming here to Manila next week. He is flying Continental all the way. Are there any special instructions or tips we should know? For example, I know for domestic flights, PAL charges a terminal fee of 200 PHP. Will NAIA charge my boyfriend for something similar? Would it be a good idea for me to send him local currency through Western Union?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance! :star:

Many of the flights that stop at Guam do so only to fuel up. The stop lasts for only about 50 minutes, and the passengers stay on the plane during the stop.

He can buy Philippine pesos at his bank in the U.S., or he can wait until he arrives in Manila.

Don't miss the friday-night buffet and cultural show at Friday's Boracay Resort on White Beach in Station 1.

[AKteacher 104]

Hi there, I've browsed around this forum for a while before taking a deep breath and finally deciding to register. I think you guys are really friendly and helpful, so I've come for some help.

I met my boyfriend online and he is coming here to Manila next week. He is flying Continental all the way. Are there any special instructions or tips we should know? For example, I know for domestic flights, PAL charges a terminal fee of 200 PHP. Will NAIA charge my boyfriend for something similar? Would it be a good idea for me to send him local currency through Western Union?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance! :star:

There is no fee coming into NAIA, but he will need 750PHP cash for the fee when leaving Manila (the 200PHP fee is for domestic flights only). You could meet him at the greeting area right after he clears customs (you'll see lots of people with paper signs bearing the names of people they are meeting), which would be the closest you can get to the gate.

Terminal 1 also has a fairly decent meeting/waiting/pickup area outside (this is labeled "arrival extension area" on the map below) with parking, food vendors, seating, etc, which can be convenient; the pickup area has signs designating letters of the alphabet which I think are supposed to correspond to people's last names, so for example you could meet him at the "S" area if his last name were Smith. This is outside baggage claim, he would cross the street, then go right or left depending on if he wants to get closer to the beginning or the end of the alphabet, just look for the signs. I usually go to this area and get load for my cel phone so then I can text whomever I'm meeting up with, but even without a cel phone it should be OK as long as you know what he looks like (or else you could make one of those paper signs).

Here's the map: http://www.filipinotravel.com.ph/tickets/map_naia1.php

Hope this helps!

[16freekisses 0]

Many of the flights that stop at Guam do so only to fuel up. The stop lasts for only about 50 minutes, and the passengers stay on the plane during the stop.

That makes a lot of sense, his flight itinerary includes this:

Tue, 23MAR10 CO12 T HOUSTON BUSH INTL (IAH) 9:35AM GUAM IS SW PAC (GUM) 6:10PM (24MAR) 767-400 Lunch

Wed, 24MAR10 CO9333 T GUAM IS SW PAC (GUM) 7:00PM MANILA PHILIPPINE (MNL) 8:40PM 737-800 Dinner

And about Friday's buffet and show, will do!

There is no fee coming into NAIA, but he will need 750PHP cash for the fee when leaving Manila (the 200PHP fee is for domestic flights only). You could meet him at the greeting area right after he clears customs (you'll see lots of people with paper signs bearing the names of people they are meeting), which would be the closest you can get to the gate.

Terminal 1 also has a fairly decent meeting/waiting/pickup area outside (this is labeled "arrival extension area" on the map below) with parking, food vendors, seating, etc, which can be convenient; the pickup area has signs designating letters of the alphabet which I think are supposed to correspond to people's last names, so for example you could meet him at the "S" area if his last name were Smith. This is outside baggage claim, he would cross the street, then go right or left depending on if he wants to get closer to the beginning or the end of the alphabet, just look for the signs. I usually go to this area and get load for my cel phone so then I can text whomever I'm meeting up with, but even without a cel phone it should be OK as long as you know what he looks like (or else you could make one of those paper signs).

Here's the map: http://www.filipinotravel.com.ph/tickets/map_naia1.php

Hope this helps!

This is truly helpful x1000!! Thanks a lot!!! :star: :star:

I do know what he looks like: he's the sexiest, most handsome guy I've ever laid eyes on!

I will still make a sign, though, hahaha. I will make it extra pink and sparkly to embarrass him!

[jim 66 6]

That makes a lot of sense, his flight itinerary includes this:

Tue, 23MAR10 CO12 T HOUSTON BUSH INTL (IAH) 9:35AM GUAM IS SW PAC (GUM) 6:10PM (24MAR) 767-400 Lunch

Wed, 24MAR10 CO9333 T GUAM IS SW PAC (GUM) 7:00PM MANILA PHILIPPINE (MNL) 8:40PM 737-800 Dinner

And about Friday's buffet and show, will do!

This is truly helpful x1000!! Thanks a lot!!! :star: :star:

I do know what he looks like: he's the sexiest, most handsome guy I've ever laid eyes on!

I will still make a sign, though, hahaha. I will make it extra pink and sparkly to embarrass him!

haha very cute....good luck !

[jim 66 6]

haha very cute....good luck !

I would also recomend using atm debit card for cash, just be sure to have him call his bank before he leaves to let them know he will be using his card in the philippines next week. I have done this on my last 4 trips to Manila and never have had a problem. ingat ka. Jim

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

Yes, you'll HAVE to look for him! The waiting area for you is across the street from the ramp where he'll exit the international terminal. Like was said here, there are alphabetical signs there too that help narrow down the area you'll have to look through. If he's close to 6' tall he'll stand out pretty well though..LOL

If you don't find him though, he'll NEVER find you! I stood there looking across the street at a SEA of 5' something Filipinos and thought "omg I'll never find her!!" There will be what seems to be hundreds of people there for him to try to look through. Security let my wife cross the street once she spotted me so she came and got me

[edp333 9]

I know you are excited and happy. I still remember my first trip to

Parañaque.

The transfer rate at the airport luggage area is not too bad for exchanging dollars to pesos. I used a CIRRUS atm card and was only charged $3 per transaction. One atm at SM Mall, PBI, and SHBC had a higher limit of 10,000 PHP withdrawals. Many atms only allowed a maximum withdrawal of 5,000 PHP.

P.S. I notified my bank that I would be making withdrawals in the Philippines.

Have a great time.