Philippine Airlines A350 BUSINESS CLASS 16+ Hours - Manila to New York

Hello fellow travelers! I'm Jeb Brooks from GreenerGrass.com. Right now I'm in Manila. It's time to return to the United States. I recently surveyed subscribers to this channel and asked for suggestions on the best way to return from Guam. The overwhelming majority of you said I should try Philippine Airlines' new service to JFK. I think it's like the eighth or ninth longest flight in the world. Although I'm sure it won't maintain that status for long as it does with long distance travel these days! But the service is carried out on an A350. I can not wait!

I am very lucky because I fly Business Class and if the hospitality is half as nice in the air as it is here on the ground in Manila, this will be an epic trip. It's time to head to the airport. I hope you will join me on what promises to be a very special flight. Let's go there! My brief stay in Manila left me with warm feelings for the people of the Philippines. Everyone I met was kind, friendly and really made me feel welcome. This terminal was enormously crowded. Fortunately, there was a separate check-in for Business Class.

Everyone is so nice! Everyone is so friendly here! I had access to the PAGSS lounge, which honestly left a lot to be desired. It was crowded, not very clean and didn't offer much food. There were great views of the ramp! Even if it's through dirty windows. The hall had a very good collection of models of

airlines

that fly to Manila. If you like travel and airplanes, click the subscribe button and ring the bell so you can be among the first to see when I post a new video. Boarding was a bit chaotic and confusing. They sent us to one door and then took us to another.

It was crowded and disorganized. But all that vanished in the place of this beautiful bird. I'm a big fan of the Airbus A350, having flown with Delta, Malaysia and Singapore on theirs, and I'm excited to add a new airline to my list! And here is my 8K seat. It is incredibly well designed. The passengers arrive and find a very nice pillow and blanket. There is plenty of storage space, an essential component of any seat for long-distance travel. And if you're traveling alone, I recommend trying to get an odd-numbered window seat because they're a little more private.

Unfortunately, I had to make a last minute change to get home earlier than planned, so all those seats were taken. Still, there's easy access to a universal plug, a headphone jack, and a remote control for in-flight entertainment that's really unnecessary because the screen is so responsive. There are also light and sufficient seat adjustments. You'll find even more controls down here, easily accessible from the flat position. The seat even has a coat rack! We'll take a look at that huge screen in a moment. This is why odd seats are better. Being so close to the hallway makes you feel a little exposed, especially when you're lying down.

But legroom is not an issue here! Philippine Airlines really takes advantage of Airbus' excellent ambient lighting. Philippine Airlines' inflight entertainment is fantastic. And you really have to take into account that they are making one of the ten longest flights on the planet. There are plenty of options to suit all tastes and, more importantly, there are great moving map features. We'll see a few more throughout the flight. The tray table is large enough for eating or working, but not both at the same time. Subscribers won't be surprised to learn that I preferred my own Bose noise-cancelling headphones to those provided by the airline.

They just aren't the best quality. Slippers are provided, but unlike Garuda first class, there was no "slipper service." I had to “slum it” by putting them on myself! I'm just kidding! But that was a special flight. Have you seen that video? I'll link it here. The amenities kit includes the basic amenities for a flight like this. Notably, thanks to a movable armrest, the seat also allows you to get out even while you are eating. The food was, for the most part, very good. I have absolutely no complaints about this menu! A little over two

hours

after takeoff, it was time to test the fully flat bed.

I never forget how incredibly lucky I am to be able to have experiences like this. Not only do I get to see so much of the world and meet so many wonderful people, but I sometimes get to travel in luxury. I am incredibly grateful. Now I had a good nap thanks in large part to the innovative design of the A350. The cabin is pressurized to 6,000 feet, up to 2,000 feet less than other aircraft. And the humidity is 5% higher. These two factors mean good sleep! And what better way to wake up than with Burger? I also thought it was a good time to take a walk around the plane.

According to Seat Guru, Philippine Airlines offers 241 economy seats arranged in a three-three-three configuration. There are 24 Premium Economy seats in a two-four-two configuration. And 30 Business Class flat bed seats in one, two, one configuration. If you are traveling as a couple in Business Class, I would recommend the middle seats, which are easy to get in and out of and feel extremely private. This team is incredible. Honestly, one of the best services I've experienced on any airline. They are incredible! I can't wait - you have inspired me to want to fly with Philippine Airlines again very soon. I don't normally film airplane bathrooms.

Instead, I just want to get in and out as quickly as possible. But this one is worth highlighting for two reasons. First, it was clean throughout this long flight thanks, again, to the crew. Second, the light dimmed when the door was opened, minimizing disturbance to passengers seated nearby. A very nice and simple feature. There was time for one more meal before we began our approach and shared my “JebScore” for this flight. Anchovies? It's just not my thing! So how did Philippine Airlines do? I rate my experiences with

airlines

in an admittedly subjective way. I base it on five factors.

So, let's take a look. First, the living room? Well, it was pretty bad. Not a good way to start the flight. Perhaps if we had left from the newer terminal the experience would have been better. But alas, it just wasn't great. They are two out of five stars. Secondly, the seat? It's well designed with plenty of storage space and if you can get an odd numbered window seat or are a couple in the middle you really are in your own cocoon. This earns four out of five stars. Inflight entertainment is simple, responsive and offers great options.

While it's not as good as Emirates, it's still good and gets four out of five stars. The food was tasty and interesting. This was a well executed

business

class meal. Five stars here. Finally, the crew. Wow! I'm not sure I've ever had a better one! Five stars all day! So that gives Philippines Airlines a solid twenty stars. Placing them alongside Lufthansa's

business

class and Delta's older international business class cabin. But what do you think? Leave a comment with your opinion about the Philippines! I can't wait to hear! If you liked this video, please click the like button, leave a comment and let me know what you think.

But, between now and next time, see you in heaven!