Flying PHILIPPINE AIRLINES First Ever Airbus A350-1000! | Manila to Bangkok TRIP REPORT
It’s finally here.
After more than two years since Philippine Airlines placed a firm order for nine Airbus A350-1000s, the first aircraft officially arrived in Manila on December 20, 2025.
And today, I’m onboard Southeast Asia’s first Airbus A350-1000, just days into service. In this video, join me as we fly Economy Class from Manila to Bangkok with Philippine Airlines.
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Flight Summary:
00:00 Intro | NAIA Terminal 1
00:48 Self-check in kiosks
02:15 Security and Immigration
02:30 PAGSS Lounge
03:40 Aircraft
04:18 Boarding
04:50 Seat Features
08:44 Pushback
11:35 Takeoff
12:58 Inflight entertainment
14:14 Lunch service
15:23 Lavatory
16:10 10-abreast Economy Class | 3-4-3 configuration
17:19 Final thoughts
18:40 Ticket prices
19:20 Landing
22:30 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
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0:14 and 3:48, I was in Cebu when Philippine, Airbus A350-1000 arrive in Manila, but that's the day of my flight because I was flying PR1862 to Manila on a domestic flight for the 1st time, flight is good and short, 1 hour, the cabin and seat is nice, good legroom and recline, they provide free snacks and drinks and the crew are nice and friendly, when I arrive on runway 6 in Manila, I was sitting on the left window seat, I couldn't see/find Philippine, Airbus A350-1000, maybe it's park at the hangar.
2:25, Departing Manila, whether it's terminal 1 or 3, I still need to take off my laptop and no water allow past security?
14:32, The beef rice sounds delicious. Is that your best beef rice meal on Philippine, Airbus A350-1000? That's funny because when I revisit Manila, I always eat beef with oyster sauce with rice from TOHO (TOHO is a Chinese restaurant in Manila.), it taste good and delicious, it's my favorite and the best.
Departing Manila, they ask for your onward ticket and is your flight to Bangkok 25% full?
7:10, And Starlux, Airbus A321neo and A350-900 I flying from Manila to Los Angeles via Taipei for the 1st time next week, I am looking forward to my trip, the in flight entertainment TV is super big, wow.
Nice report, the 3-4-3 configuration was also present on B747 before, flying from MNL-SFO. it was not that bad to be honest, at least for this brand new aircraft the pitch is more generous. Cant wait for PAL to deploy this giant to North America, this will be a hard fought route with United.
Economy Seat width comparison
PAL A350-1000 | 3-4-3 – 16.49in 😢
CebPac A330-900 | 3-3-3 – 16.8in 😮
PAL 777 | 3-4-3 – 17in 🎉
PAL A350-900 | 3-3-3 – 18in❤
Jusko less than $400 lng ay review kna, what more for us paying more than $1500
Hopefully improve naman nila wifi connection, last time nag bayad ako wifi, di ko nagamit wifi plus charging port nila super bagal😢 buti pa korean airlines mabilis connection and fast charging mga charging ports nila and movie entertainment nila mga latest unlike sa pal mostly mga medyo oldies na.
Thank you for sharing your firsthand experience on the Manila–Bangkok flight — your feedback on the cabin, entertainment, food, coffee, and Wi-Fi was very helpful. What stood out to me, though, is the bigger picture. For a flagship aircraft in its early service, it was surprising to see it introduced on a short route instead of a long-haul flight, where it’s truly designed to shine and where demand is typically stronger. The first deployments of a new aircraft are a rare opportunity to present a fully polished product — from service flow and catering to coffee quality and reliable Wi-Fi. Based on what you experienced, it felt like a missed opportunity to debut the aircraft at its very best. A long-haul launch could have created a stronger first impression and a more memorable statement for the brand.
11:07 PAL a350 1000: Hi Lil Bro!
3-4-3 Economy configuration on an A350, no thank you. But Great tripreport.
These new A35KS will be deployed primarily on the North American routes as it's more profitable. As for us who travel to Europe we have plenty of carriers to choose from including AIRFRANCE KLM. PAL will just end up in the Lion's den and never to survive if they open flights to Europe, the Manila to London Heathrow route was a Financial quicksand.
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Lucky enough to ride this plane kanina on our SG-MNL flight. Crispy Display gandang panuoran. Was able to watched the safety video on my screen with no problems. Seat Number is also displayed sa monitor. Maluwag ang legroom. For the flight menu. Masarap yung Chix Inasal kaso bitin. Sana dagdagan. 😅 Then, thumbsdown sa Beef in Oysters sauce. Overall, we enjoyed the smooth flight. Hopefully, eto uli masakyan naman pabalik. 😍👏
05:26 def Jax Reyes lol
Surprisingly, business class seemed full.
do y'all think that Philippine Airlines will also consider the Boeing 777X?
Wow. Looks incredibly disappointing. Small cramped seats, no personal air, food looks very ordinary. Think PAL has messed this up completely. Hope they can put a decent craft on the Sydney Manila route. Otherwise if this is the future with PAL they will sink like a stone. Other airlines are upgrading not downgrading. Kevin in Sydney.
My Mom just booked a Philippine Airlines flight to taipei for my birth month and according to the flight ittenerary we will most likely be on a boeing 777 – 300er but of course we know pal has a history of aircraft swap. But it would be a nice birthday treat If get to ride on one. 😀
Brand new airplane with connections issues? That's not promising. That plane seems too cramped. Those economy seats look very thin and rigid.
12:21
What a highly dense 350! Flew 350s several times including a super long haul to Brazil, and these are spacious and comfortable in Economy. Not sure if flying long haul with this plane will be pleasant.
The safety video is unneccesarily gaudy. This kind of information needs to be shown in a matter-of-factly manner
I can already feel my shoulders squeezing together by just watching this video. I’ve been on an 3-4-3 777 configuration many times but the seats never looked this narrow. These narrow seats are very obvious in the video. I dread to be on this kind of seat on a long haul flight. I’d rather take a 2-3 hr layover in HK or Taipe from Toronto with CX or EVA than take a direct flight to MNL using this A350K. No way!
Should be illegal to take this on long hauls.
No power sockets is criminal work 😂
Super sikip ng economy seats!!
Nice video. By the way to experience the Philippine Airlines A350-1000 on a long-haul flight, please try them Round-Trip between Manila (MNL) and New York (JFK).