PAL EconoLight vs. Cebu Pacific
February 16, 2009Me and my wife went to Albay last month. Checking out Cebu Pacific (my first choice) flights online: I found out a one way ticket costs around 1400+. Alternatively, a PAL Econolight fare is only 800+ (with a better schedule). So logically, i booked 2 tickets for PAL econolight.
Have you experienced riding econolight on PAL? Compared to cebu pac’s Go Lite, here are some of PAL’s good points:
- You can check-in baggage in PAL, no check-in baggage for cebupac.
- I think PAL’s seats are more spacious.
- PAL is on time.
- As cheap, if not cheaper, than cebupac.
However, some things to mention for PAL: you’re seated at the back, while all other “regular” passengers are seated up front. During flight, the stewards and stewardesses will IGNORE YOU. Believe me, im not exaggerating. They will serve food and drinks (Fita and water/coffee) to all passengers in front of you, and then when they come to your row, they won’t offer you anything. In fact, they will totally avoid making eye contact, making you seem like you’re not there.
Also, i found that the TV monitors in front of us “cheap” passengers don’t work, but all other TV monitors are working fine.
I’m not complaining. After all, i am paying 600pesos less. If you’re willing to forego these conveniences, and agree to look “cheap” and be treated like nobody, then go for it.
