Arrived at Rainy Laoag Airport
MNL - Manila
LAO - Laoag
PAL / PR - Philippine Airlines
It is one of my solo travels that I enjoyed much. It was my first air travel up north of Metro Manila. I did not include my trip to Clark since I headed south (CRK-DVO) with my friends and officemates. As usual, I did my budget routine in going to NAIA Terminal 2 without taking a taxi. Since my flight was at 09:50AM, I did the usual MRT-Shuttle Bus trip. It was the same as what I did on my December trip (see the highlighted link).
My trip was made possible by Philippine Airlines. I arrived to the airport at 08:20AM and I immediately went to the Laoag check-in counters right after my initial security check. There were few passengers infront of me and I went immediately to the counter. I supposed not to check-in my small bag but I was informed that umbrellas were not allowed as carry-on baggage so I immediately informed that my bag will be checked-in including the umbrella. I went immediately to the counter and since Terminal fees (PHP200) was already included in the purchased tickets, it was a breeze. I went to the final check-in and proceed to Gate S6. But such an aviation enthusiast, I roamed around the airport as usual. :)
check-in time
little empty check-in counters
me at check-in area
pre-departure area
right after my final security check
check my Laoag flight
to Gate S6 (South)
Airbus 320-200 aircraft
my boarding pass
waiting for boarding
seated beside the gate
some passengers waiting
picture with the PAL aircraft
upclose
with Japan Airlines at the background
Flight Number: PR 226
Route: Manila-Laoag
Airline: Philippine Airlines
Aircraft: Airbus 320-200
Flying Time: 55 minutes
Departure Time: 0950H
Arrival Time: 1045H
Boarding time was few minutes late but it was manageable enough since we were few passengers to be onboard. As I noticed, it was indeed correct. I lined up few minutes after the announcement and I handed over my boarding pass to the crew. I immediately went off the gate and proceed to the gate tube and to the aircraft. Cabin crew greeted me "Welcome to Philippine Airlines sir!" A very nice gesture of PAL. :)
lining up for boarding
boarding time
to the tube gate
photo shot
headed to the aircraft
outside the aircraft
cabin interior
seated at 9A (Alpha)
view infront of my seat
view at the back
watching safety video
nice and entertaining flight safety video
raining outside
taxiing to the rinway
headed to the taxiway
PAL aircraft
Terminal 3
Lufthansa Technik Philippines
another hangar
PAL Boeing 747-400
took off at 09:50AM
get above the clouds
way up above
more than 29,000 feet above
happily seated
blue skies ahead
nice to see them
happy me
Right after take off and headed way over the clouds, seatbelt sign indicator went off and cabin crew prepared our little snack. They were so accommodating and nice to the passengers. Their service is way above the expectations.
snack time
served by these two flight attendants
my snack inflight
watching the clouds
cabin crew clearing the tray
watching Glee
cloudy skies
above Ilocos Sur
view of the wing
above Ilocos Norte this time
at North of Laoag City before the turn
great coastline
another shot
ready to land
few minutes to the airport
La Paz sand dumes below
moment to land
5, 4, 3, 2
and 1!
landed
headed to the airport terminal
taxiing to the apron
Laoag Control Tower
Arrival area
Welcome to Laoag City
light rains coming up
airport up close
will use staicase
Welcome to Laoag International Airport
Thank you PAL! :)
with umbrella
with aircraft registry RP-C8612
windy and rainy airport
bye PAL!
another pic to the Arrival area
one look to my PAL :)
Arrival Area
baggage conveyor
waiting for our luggages
me again
waiting time
Thanks PAL for the Mabuhay Magazine
avail free airport shuttle
get my luggage
way to the exit
onboard Airport Shuttle
on our way to Laoag City downtown
The sign that I am in Laoag City
Thank you Gov. Imee Marcos for free shuttle ride
check-in time to the Isabel Suites
It was one of the best flight experience with Philippine Airlines. Though the flight was a little bit bumpy due to weather condition and thick clouds on our way to Laoag. Nevertheless, the crew both ground and inflight were accommodating and nice. They were very helpful in assisting us passengers which the main distinction of Philippine Airlines to the rest. Good job to all and keep up the good service! :)
Thank you Philippine Airlines! Shining Through as Always! :)
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