Mom Violy and Carmina's First Travel after 3 Years

Honestly based on after 3 years traveling it can be very stressful.

When you're no longer use to packing and luggage's not been able to explore outside also start to break off.

Before Carmina was leaving her home her luggage broke I guess you just thank yourself it didn't break on the start of your new journey.

Carmina had borrowed someone else's luggage.

Stress starts to flow on your head making sure you're finally set to leave the house.

Upon packing up Mom Violy making sure she has everything with her such as her US Passport, Philippine Passport, R.A. Dual Citizen Documents, jacket and medication for health before stepping foot at her home.

Make sure everything is unplugged at your home when leaving.

Based on Carmina passed experience Mom Violy has forgotten stuff before traveling why we need to check ahead before leaving their home.

Reaching NAIA Airport Terminal 2 there are no porters to help and assist you through inspection. 

Carmina had a difficult time because she had to carry four luggages’ that we're heavy.

We may get bruises on our leg but this is life what brings us challenge and strength.

Mom Violy felt pain on her arthritis and was able to get an assistance working at the airport to place her in a wheelchair.

He was able to assist us at Business Class for Philippine Airlines. We had to bring our luggages for inspection to make sure there is no illegal or toxics inside your luggage's. This is normal and every passenger goes through the same step before going to the counter of Business Class Philippines Airlines.

The documents you need to present is your passport and Antigen Test Result.

As your hand carry is being weighed and to put business class sticker on the handle.

They will start for example Carmina's luggage asking if there is any breakables.

It will also be weighed and if luggage is heavy there will be a sticker.

The assistance started walking us toward Immigration Mom Violy presented her US Passport, Philippine Passport even it was five months to expire.

Mom Violy was worried because allowance is six months to be use a passport before it will expire.

Since it was the main passport and being a dual citizen Mom Violy had no difficulties. The immigration officer will ask to remove face mask to make sure your the holder of your passport.

Carmina was able to get her Philippine Passport stamped for the first time being new.

Carmina brought her old Philippine Passport just in case yet the Immigration Officer didn't question about needing it.

During the inspection leaving Immigration you'll be asked to remove your shoes, place bags/purse on gray bins along with your laptop, hard drive, phone and hard carry before passing under inspection to stand up and raise both arms to be screened.

Carmina got her belongings and sat in a chair away from the inspection area by informing the assistance pushing Mom Violy's wheelchair. 

The assistance leads us to Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge where Mom Violy and Carmina waited three hours for our boarding time.

What are the changes in Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge ?

It is no longer self service to get your food.

The server will hand a tablet on the table showing a menu of list of food you may order. There is no limit of what food you want to consume.

Carmina had ordered Arroz Caldo with everything on top.

Mom Violy cannot eat chicken since she has allergies she ordered pulled pork wrapped and requested to have it heat up.

Inside the restroom there is an employee working inside she'll put liquid soap in your hands and hand you a paper towel after hands has been washed in the sink with water.

There are choices where you can be seated down in the first room when you enter is the television or chairs and side table. The second room are tables and chairs to be able to dine. The third room located at the back is additional table and chairs which the area is very cold from the air-conditioner.

Once it is time to board the assistance will return to pick up those seating in a wheelchair he'll bring you to your gate where there is another inspection on your hand carry, remove shoes and bag/purse.

At the counter you'll present your Passport, Antigen Test Result and Boarding Pass will ask to remove face mask to make sure you match with the passport holder.

It is time to enter the plane just present your boarding pass and the stewardess who is charge to assist you will put your hand carry inside the over head.

The stewardess will hand you a menu where you get to choose what meals you'll like to eat including appetizer, main course, bread, dessert and beverages (fruits drinks, soda or alcohol).

Difference from not being pandemic is that riding Business Class the toiletries, head set, blanket, pillow and slippers are not handed to you it is already prepared upon your arrival.

It is well organized.

The restroom are clean and the one who is assigned stewardess will sanitize it before you enter.

Start to fly there are close curtains from the front where pilot are located and hallway of economy passengers giving your private space for business class.

Dinner will be served once you're up in the air giving time to eat while lights are still on.

Lucky you get a free access to use Wi-Fi during your flight up in the air given a card with instructions.

 

Lights will turn off when time to sleep being able to recline your chair into a bed with buttons to press next to you.

Those who cannot sleep well you have the chance to watch movies showing in your own individual monitor given a headset to wear.

Yes, we had a lot of turbulence on the plane.

Carmina was able to sleep through it.

Mom Violy slept for a short time and was given some snacks to eat provided with chocolates, cookies and chips if you’re hungry.

The stewardess will inform you what breakfast will be served for you to decide what you would like to eat.

Mom Violy had omelets.

Carmina asked for chicken adobo.

Morning beverages are juice or milk handed by the stewardess.

Announcement will inform when arrival is approaching to get ready and freshen up giving you a hot face towel.

Immigration forms are digital upon leaving the plane presenting passport since Mom Violy had wheelchair assistance in Manila, Philippines. She had assistance upon arriving San Francisco at the entrance when you leave the plane.

Ms. May brought us to Immigration presenting our passport and went straight to carousel number nine and all luggage we're all out from the carousel all you need to do is brag what is yours.

Make sure you have US Currency carts are not free there is a charge of $8.00 per cart upon your own expense.

Heading toward the outside is when you've realized your really in San Francisco with the cold weather and being picked up by your family member.

NOTE:

Carmina is not selling or advertising for Philippine Airlines or airports during her travel experiences.

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