SQ: MNL/CEB/CRK/DVO-LAX/SFO r/t in biz ~US$2700
Sep 16, 2024, 1:15 am
#1
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SQ: MNL/CEB/CRK/DVO-LAX/SFO r/t in biz ~US$2700
Free stopovers and open jaw allowed. Scoot available between PH and SIN. it will be on economy but will cost less around $2.5k
Last edited by zoqfotpik; Sep 16, 2024 at 1:19 am Reason: free stopover
Sep 16, 2024, 1:57 pm
#3
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I managed to reproduce it on google flights. You can price it on Singapore Airlines and view the fare rules.
Sep 16, 2024, 7:11 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2006
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I am trying to find a flight from East Asia back to the west coast. This deal sounds attractive. However, I will need to position at MNL. From what I read in the Destinations forum, this airport is not efficient and lines can get really long. For those who have been to MNL, what was your experience? I will stay at MNL (airport hotel) for one night before and after this trip. How is safety for a solo female? Thanks.
Sep 17, 2024, 1:30 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2018
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I am trying to find a flight from East Asia back to the west coast. This deal sounds attractive. However, I will need to position at MNL. From what I read in the Destinations forum, this airport is not efficient and lines can get really long. For those who have been to MNL, what was your experience? I will stay at MNL (airport hotel) for one night before and after this trip. How is safety for a solo female? Thanks.
Scoot, as a subsidiary and feeder for SQ is in terminal 3, the newest and biggest (and least screwed up) terminal at NAIA.
I don't know where you're being fed from, nor the carrier, so cannot comment.
In reality, the biggest danger around NAIA boils down to juiced meters in the white taxis.
Yellow taxis are a bit more expensive, but are more closely managed than whites.
There are fixed priced ticket taxis, very reliable, and although relatively expensive, it's Philippines. Most nearby hotels can be reached for $5 USD
There is a ride share app company called GRAB that operates with reasonable efficiency, which you can also use to order food to your hotel
GRAB has ambassadors outside arrivals at most terminals.
The terminals are all very safe. Plenty of armed guards, armed police and people sleeping outside waiting for morning flights.
If you haven been to the Philippines before, do not be alarmed if your driver seems keen to know your life story. Filipinos are unrestrained in their curiosity.
Good luck.
B
Sep 18, 2024, 11:13 pm
#6
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Efficiency depends very much on the terminal, and the relative pecking order of the carrier.
Scoot, as a subsidiary and feeder for SQ is in terminal 3, the newest and biggest (and least screwed up) terminal at NAIA.
I don't know where you're being fed from, nor the carrier, so cannot comment.
In reality, the biggest danger around NAIA boils down to juiced meters in the white taxis.
Yellow taxis are a bit more expensive, but are more closely managed than whites.
There are fixed priced ticket taxis, very reliable, and although relatively expensive, it's Philippines. Most nearby hotels can be reached for $5 USD
There is a ride share app company called GRAB that operates with reasonable efficiency, which you can also use to order food to your hotel
GRAB has ambassadors outside arrivals at most terminals.
The terminals are all very safe. Plenty of armed guards, armed police and people sleeping outside waiting for morning flights.
If you haven been to the Philippines before, do not be alarmed if your driver seems keen to know your life story. Filipinos are unrestrained in their curiosity.
Good luck.
B
Scoot, as a subsidiary and feeder for SQ is in terminal 3, the newest and biggest (and least screwed up) terminal at NAIA.
I don't know where you're being fed from, nor the carrier, so cannot comment.
In reality, the biggest danger around NAIA boils down to juiced meters in the white taxis.
Yellow taxis are a bit more expensive, but are more closely managed than whites.
There are fixed priced ticket taxis, very reliable, and although relatively expensive, it's Philippines. Most nearby hotels can be reached for $5 USD
There is a ride share app company called GRAB that operates with reasonable efficiency, which you can also use to order food to your hotel
GRAB has ambassadors outside arrivals at most terminals.
The terminals are all very safe. Plenty of armed guards, armed police and people sleeping outside waiting for morning flights.
If you haven been to the Philippines before, do not be alarmed if your driver seems keen to know your life story. Filipinos are unrestrained in their curiosity.
Good luck.
B
Sep 19, 2024, 12:02 pm
#7
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I recently did an I-to-I (NH to QR) at the same T3. Having heard of MNL's reputation, I built in some buffer for a total of 5-6 hrs of transit. Ended up spending 2h from immigration to emigration. Other than the longer process, there is no major red flag.
Sep 19, 2024, 12:23 pm
#8
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Thank you. Did QR allow you to check-in earlier than 3 hours prior to departure?
Sep 19, 2024, 5:50 pm
#9
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I am trying to find a flight from East Asia back to the west coast. This deal sounds attractive. However, I will need to position at MNL. From what I read in the Destinations forum, this airport is not efficient and lines can get really long. For those who have been to MNL, what was your experience? I will stay at MNL (airport hotel) for one night before and after this trip. How is safety for a solo female? Thanks.