In my previous post, we saw what it’s like to fly from Manila to Ōsaka with Jetstar Asia (IATA code: 3K). Now let’s have a look at the experience going in the opposite direction, departing from Ōsaka and heading back to Manila.
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Flight Report: MNL-KIX on Jetstar Asia Flight 3K763
I’ve only recently started flying with the Jetstar group, but in the past couple of years they’ve become my airline of choice when travelling to/from Japan. Attractive fares have played a key part in that rise, but a more important factor is the increase in the number of Japanese cities they now serve directly outContinue reading “Flight Report: MNL-KIX on Jetstar Asia Flight 3K763”
Field Report: From Manila, Philippines to Kyōto, Japan (27 June 2015)
If there’s one thing that’s certain about my relationship with Japan, it’s this: you can’t keep me away for very long. Thus begins the tale of my eighth journey to the Land Whence the Sun Rises, stretching from late June to mid-July 2015. (By the way, I hope you’ll pardon the slightly refashioned rendering ofContinue reading “Field Report: From Manila, Philippines to Kyōto, Japan (27 June 2015)”
Flight Report: MNL-NRT-MNL on Philippine Airlines PR 432 and PR 431
This wasn’t my first time flying with Philippine Airlines (IATA code: PR) between Manila and one of its several destination cities in Japan. Despite shortcomings in various aspects of the experience, I think it’s safe to say that it probably won’t be the last time.
Flight Report: MNL-ICN-MNL on AirAsia Z2 884 and Z2 85 (February 2016 edition)
Unless an airline does something so phenomenally stupid that I slap them with a personal travel ban, I’d happily fly with them again – even on the same route and schedule as before. That’s why I found myself taking a third round-trip journey on Philippines AirAsia (Z2) this past Seollal weekend, between Manila’s Ninoy AquinoContinue reading “Flight Report: MNL-ICN-MNL on AirAsia Z2 884 and Z2 85 (February 2016 edition)”
Flight Report: MNL-ICN-MNL on Z2 884 and Z2 85
I’ve still got a massive backlog of unblogged trips to go through, but no worries: we’ll get back on track with those over the next few weeks. For now, let’s have another flight report – this one covering a round-trip journey on AirAsia Zest (Z2) between Manila (MNL) and Seoul-Incheon (ICN).
Flight Report: MNL-FUK-MNL on PR 426 and PR 425
Before continuing with my usual field reports, let’s jump ahead and review some flights that I’ve taken recently. First on the table is the latest experience: a round-trip journey on Philippine Airlines (PR) between Manila (MNL) and Fukuoka (FUK).
Flight Report: MNL-TPE on 5J 312
No-frills airlines don’t have much of a reputation for quality and service. But on short hops between A and B, one often finds that they can do the job just fine.
Flight Report: NRT-MNL on PR 429
Before we move on to my other adventures, let’s cap off the coverage of my winter 2014 trip to Japan by going over the flight back home.
Flight Report: MNL-ICN on 5J 194
Low-cost carriers aren’t exactly known for luxury, comfort, punctuality, or – in extreme cases – safety. But when all one needs is an inexpensive way to get from A to B, it’s hard not to be thankful that we’ve now got loads of budget options to consider. And as I experienced this past October onContinue reading “Flight Report: MNL-ICN on 5J 194”
Within striking distance 