We are now here in New York. On a vacation. Thank you, Lord. We save for 2-3 years so we can afford grand vacations like this so it is a nice feeling that this is happening again.
Hubby and I decided to do things a bit different this time. Instead of riding my first love, PAL, we opted to use another airline. This brought us to NAIA Terminal 1. Remember, I gave it snaps for better lavatories? This time no snaps... I guess the rehabilitation will indeed take more time.
Because of hubby's credit card, we had a chance to go to the MIASCOR lounge. It was old, cramped, uncomfortable and sad. Sorry.
The buffet area looked like a kitchen. And the cabinets were dilapidated. My son accidentally removed one cabinet door.
So, the prayers (and the saga) continue... for a newer, better, more passenger friendly airport.
We took Korean Air. I have heard of good reviews including better legroom, cute flight attendants and yummy Bim Bim Bap. Apart from that they have re-fleeted just recently... newer planes make me less fearful.
It did not disappoint. We had a smooth ride to Incheon via their Boeing 777-300 plane. I was not able to sleep still even after a very tiring week at work but hands were not clammy and no deep breathing.
They have a transit hotel WITHIN the airport! It was additional cost to us but we have a 4 year old who looks "kawawa" at 3AM.
Each room has its own toilet and bath.
But passengers do not really need to book a room. The Rest and Relax area at its 4th floor is very friendly to sleepers. Seats and quiet areas abound. If the boy were older, we would have just camped somewhere there. We saw areas for kids, spas, coffee shops. It even has a free shower area.
But highlight of the transit was the plane to JFK. It was an A380 - the double-decker plane.
The plane was really nice and good. And Korean Air did a great job in making it even better. It is true that there was more space.
The legroom was indeed big in the Economy class. We had enough room even after putting our stuff under the seat in front.
They gave out slippers to everyone.
Have larger video displays (movie/tv selections were, however, not too many).
The coolest was their live camera outside. Passengers see the forward view, downward view and the tail view!
And the most important thing to me is that it was not as turbulent. Perhaps, because it is that big.
Korean Air's ticket prices are very competitive. And with this kind of service, I am sure we got the most value compared to others airlines. I will ride Korean Air again for sure. Now, I have two favorite airlines.
I am now nursing my jetlag. Still awake after a 4-5 hour sleep. It's almost 2AM here. I will sleep soon but I am sure I will wake up at an odd hour.
Still at the start of our vacation but now dreading the end of it. Aside from the usual back-to-work blues, we have to face the reality that the travel savings will be close to zero so another round of saving up should happen.
Hello from New York and see you in two weeks. Of course, I will keep you posted with the happenings here.
