I thought I knew what I was buying, a ticket for a very reasonable price - especially with carry-on only - on a low-cost airline, so I didn't really have expectations. However, this was my first time travelling long-distance on such an airline and not the usual max. 2-hr flights. And this made a huge difference. My seat was 4J, in the front, by the window, close to the toilet, but not too close. This was all fine. But an 8+ hr long flight with 7 restrooms only, for 436 seats, probably not enough. The quality of the seats, the restrooms were so worn-off and broken that I didn't really feel comfortable (though I'm not picky at all, but the restroom was a real experience towards the end of the flight). No entertainment (TV or music), of course, seats are not too comfortable either, but at least you can order food on board. Pretty limited selection in food unless you pre-order (strongly advised), drinks, snacks...but as it happened in my case, only 2 machines to pay by card, in my case BOTH broken. No local peso with me (why, if I'm flying out), and no USD (why, if I'm European, travelling home). Since we figured this out after my order of coffee, after a little while, I was told, it was on the company, but a few hours later I was thirsty and hungry, so I asked about opportunities to get a noodle pack and water. Since they said the company likely won't allow it, the flight attendants shared their own meal pack with me (noodle pack) and I got from their water. Interesting approach from the airline, but a huge thanks to the crew. Only a question, how come nobody checked the machines before taking off? (I flew with Cebu from Saigon to Manila before, short enough flight, so on shorter distance, I would probably take them again, but I would suggest / consider other options for 3+ hr flights).
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