This is a guide to the Northbound bus routes. Please take note that most of the buses enter EDSA from Baclaran through Pasay. There are, however, buses that take a U-turn (loop) at Mall of Asia. Buses from SLEX (South Luzon Express Way), and Alabang enter EDSA at Mantrade. Also, take note that provincial buses have different bus stops and most of them are different from city buses.
Pasay Rotonda, Mantrade, Piltranco (Cabrera), Buendia, Ayala (EDSA), Pasay Road, Guadalupe, Boni, Crossing, Shaw, Mega Mall. (Practically from South EDSA all the way to Crossing, just before Ortigas) All buses pass through all these places (considering of course the above mentioned). Make sure to ask the driver or conductor if the bus would take any express lanes along the way. Some of them tend to take those lanes in times of traffic jams.
Ortigas (Specifically Robinsons Galleria). Take a bus that has a sign board that says ORTIGAS ILALIM. Most Air-conditioned buses stop at Robinsons. Avoid buses that have a sign board that say ORTIGAS IBABAW or non-air-conditioned buses. All non-air-conditioned buses get on the Ortigas overpass.
Santolan (Cubao), Camp Crame. You can take any bus to this area.
Farmers (Cubao). Take a bus that has a sign board that says CUBAO IBABAW. Avoid buses with sign boards that say CUBAO FAST LANE lest you get off at the next bus stop which is quite a distance but is still in Cubao.
Cubao (Baliwag, Five Star, Q-Mart). You can take any bus to this area.
Kamias Bus Stations (Victory Kamias, Jac Liner), Timog Ave., and other areas that are no longer along EDSA such as SSS main, and SM Fairview. Take a bus with a sign board that says SM FAIRVIEW, TUGNKO. Avoid all other buses.
GMA, NIA, Trinoma, Paramount, SM North, Munoz. Take a bus with a sign board that says UE LETRE, MALANDAY, NOVALICHES, MONUMENTO, GARDEN. Avoid buses that go to SM FAIRVIEW, TUNGKO.
Novaliches. Take a bus with a sign board that says NOVALICHES. Avoid all other buses.
Royal, Oliveros, Balintawak. Take a bus with a sign board that says UE LETRE, MALANDAY, MONUMENTO, GARDEN. Avoid buses with sign boards that say SM FAIRVIEW, TUNGKO, NOVALICHES.
Garden (Bulacan). Take a bus with a sign board that says GARDEN. Avoid all other buses.
Bagong Barrio, Monumento. Take a bus with a sign board that says UE LETRE, MALANDAY, MONUMENTO. Avoid buses with sign boards of SM FAIRVIEW, TUNGKO, NOVALICHES, GARDEN.
Other areas beyond Monumento such as Malanday and Letre. Take the respective bus routes of MALANDAY and UE LETRE and avoid all other buses. Malanday routes sometimes gets as far as BBB, Karuhatan, I's Bangkal, all the way to Valenzuela. UE Letre bus route includes Sangangdaan.
Provincial bus stops along EDSA are: Pasay Rotonda (sometimes), Mantrade, Ortigas (Galleria), Cubao (Kamias), Trinoma, Balintawak.
Again. Please feel free to comment on any corrections or additions.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
EDSA Bus Stops - Southbound
If you've been living in Metro Manila, you probably know all about what's written here. Probably. Some, no matter how long they've been living in the Metro, seem to forget which bus to take. So I guess, this small guide can be of use to you. Of course, it will most likely be limited to EDSA (but not entirely).
EDSA starts from the Monumento area (North) to Mall of Asia area (South). Northbound routes are different from Southbound routes especially along Makati Area and Cubao Area.
Let's start with the Southbound route (starting from Monumento). Please do take note that buses from Bulacan enter EDSA at Balintawak, buses from Novaliches enter EDSA at Munoz, and buses from Fairview enter EDSA at Timog Ave. Also bus stops of Provincial buses have different sets of bus stops before they end at their respective bus stations.:
Balintawak, Munoz, SM North, Trinoma, MRT North Ave Station, Quezon Ave, Centris. You can practically take any Southbound bus to these places (or any place that these places happen to be the landmarks). All of them pass by these places.
GMA Kamuning, Timog Ave, Victory Kamias, JAC Liner Cubao (and the other bus stations found at Kamias). Like the above places, you can take any bus. However, you have to get of either before or after the bus gets onto the overpass (fly-over). You can also ask the conductor (or driver) if the bus is not going on the overpass. It would be more convenient for you if it doesn't. (But most of the time, it does.)
Cubao Area (Q-Mart, Aurora, Farmers, Tuazon), Gate 5. Again, any southbound bus is okay.
Camp Crame. Just like Kamuning area, ask the conductor for your convenience (overpass issue).
Ortigas (Robinsons Galleria, going to Greenhills). Get on a bus with a sign board that says ORTIGAS ILALIM. Avoid getting on buses that say ORTIGAS IBABAW (most provincial buses are). Also, avoid getting on non-air conditioned buses. These buses all go onto the overpass. In case you got on a bus that goes onto the overpass, you can alight at the Ortigas MRT station and walk back. Exercise.
Mega Mall, Crossing, Shaw, Boni, Guadalupe (Tulay). Again, any southbound bus.
Makati / Ayala area. Get on a bus with a sign board that says AYALA LRT. These buses go inside the Makati / Ayala area. They don't re-enter EDSA until they go back Northbound from Pasay. Also, please be aware that Makati observes very strict traffic and pedestrian rules. Avoid buses that say PASAY ROTONDA, MIA 611, MALL OF ASIA, PACITA, ALABANG.
SM Makati (EDSA) Glorietta (EDSA), Buendia, Mantrade, Pasay Rotonda, MRT Taft Station. Get on a bus with a sign board that says PASAY ROTONDA, MALL OF ASIA, MIA 611. Avoid buses that say AYALA LRT, AYALA ILALIM, PACITA, ALABANG. Be mindful of your bus stops along this area. Buses tend to skip them.
Alabang, Pacita. Get on a bus with a sign board of ALABANG, PACITA. Avoid buses that say AYALA LRT, PASAY ROTONDA, MALL OF ASIA, MIA 611, BACLARAN.
Mall of Asia. Get on a bus with a sign board that says MALL OF ASIA. Not all buses loop here. Unless the sign board says MALL OF ASIA, the bus isn't going to Mall of Asia. You can always get off the bus at Pasay Rotonda and take a Jeepney to Mall of Asia instead.
Baclaran. Get on a bus with a sign board that says BACLARAN. Most buses pass by Baclaran. This is usually their common turning point. Avoid buses that say PACITA, ALABANG.
MIA. Get on a bus with a sign board that says MIA 611. For those heading to the airport (I'm not sure which terminal but definitely not Terminal 3). Avoid buses that say AYALA LRT, PACITA, ALABANG.
Now for the Southbound Provincial Bus stops. Most of the Provincial Bus stops are situated below overpasses (or fly-over) and they are usually far from the common city bus stops.: Paramount (SM North), Quezon Ave, Timog Ave. , Guadalupe, Mantrade. Most of the bus stations along EDSA are located at Cubao and Pasay.
Most of the above info are to the best of what I know. Please to comment on corrections, changes, or additions. Next will be the Northbound route.
EDSA starts from the Monumento area (North) to Mall of Asia area (South). Northbound routes are different from Southbound routes especially along Makati Area and Cubao Area.
Let's start with the Southbound route (starting from Monumento). Please do take note that buses from Bulacan enter EDSA at Balintawak, buses from Novaliches enter EDSA at Munoz, and buses from Fairview enter EDSA at Timog Ave. Also bus stops of Provincial buses have different sets of bus stops before they end at their respective bus stations.:
Balintawak, Munoz, SM North, Trinoma, MRT North Ave Station, Quezon Ave, Centris. You can practically take any Southbound bus to these places (or any place that these places happen to be the landmarks). All of them pass by these places.
GMA Kamuning, Timog Ave, Victory Kamias, JAC Liner Cubao (and the other bus stations found at Kamias). Like the above places, you can take any bus. However, you have to get of either before or after the bus gets onto the overpass (fly-over). You can also ask the conductor (or driver) if the bus is not going on the overpass. It would be more convenient for you if it doesn't. (But most of the time, it does.)
Cubao Area (Q-Mart, Aurora, Farmers, Tuazon), Gate 5. Again, any southbound bus is okay.
Camp Crame. Just like Kamuning area, ask the conductor for your convenience (overpass issue).
Ortigas (Robinsons Galleria, going to Greenhills). Get on a bus with a sign board that says ORTIGAS ILALIM. Avoid getting on buses that say ORTIGAS IBABAW (most provincial buses are). Also, avoid getting on non-air conditioned buses. These buses all go onto the overpass. In case you got on a bus that goes onto the overpass, you can alight at the Ortigas MRT station and walk back. Exercise.
Mega Mall, Crossing, Shaw, Boni, Guadalupe (Tulay). Again, any southbound bus.
Makati / Ayala area. Get on a bus with a sign board that says AYALA LRT. These buses go inside the Makati / Ayala area. They don't re-enter EDSA until they go back Northbound from Pasay. Also, please be aware that Makati observes very strict traffic and pedestrian rules. Avoid buses that say PASAY ROTONDA, MIA 611, MALL OF ASIA, PACITA, ALABANG.
SM Makati (EDSA) Glorietta (EDSA), Buendia, Mantrade, Pasay Rotonda, MRT Taft Station. Get on a bus with a sign board that says PASAY ROTONDA, MALL OF ASIA, MIA 611. Avoid buses that say AYALA LRT, AYALA ILALIM, PACITA, ALABANG. Be mindful of your bus stops along this area. Buses tend to skip them.
Alabang, Pacita. Get on a bus with a sign board of ALABANG, PACITA. Avoid buses that say AYALA LRT, PASAY ROTONDA, MALL OF ASIA, MIA 611, BACLARAN.
Mall of Asia. Get on a bus with a sign board that says MALL OF ASIA. Not all buses loop here. Unless the sign board says MALL OF ASIA, the bus isn't going to Mall of Asia. You can always get off the bus at Pasay Rotonda and take a Jeepney to Mall of Asia instead.
Baclaran. Get on a bus with a sign board that says BACLARAN. Most buses pass by Baclaran. This is usually their common turning point. Avoid buses that say PACITA, ALABANG.
MIA. Get on a bus with a sign board that says MIA 611. For those heading to the airport (I'm not sure which terminal but definitely not Terminal 3). Avoid buses that say AYALA LRT, PACITA, ALABANG.
Now for the Southbound Provincial Bus stops. Most of the Provincial Bus stops are situated below overpasses (or fly-over) and they are usually far from the common city bus stops.: Paramount (SM North), Quezon Ave, Timog Ave. , Guadalupe, Mantrade. Most of the bus stations along EDSA are located at Cubao and Pasay.
Most of the above info are to the best of what I know. Please to comment on corrections, changes, or additions. Next will be the Northbound route.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Resto by the Highway
When you travel by land, especially to a far-off destination, you take rest stops along the way. This is true when you take long bus trips (at least here in the Philippines). Here are some usual rest stops that a few bus companies frequent. All of them are just along the highway and are easy to get to. These places are of note for one reason or another.
Siesta, Tarlac City, Tarlac - With all my years of travelling, I have set foot here so many times that I've lost count. There are food stalls, a convenience store, a bakery, and a hotel at this particular rest stop. Most of the food stalls are quite like fast food chains and are priced as such. You have to be alert for the announcements for departing buses because with the sheer number of buses that come and go here, you just might miss yours. An alternative rest stop at Tarlac City is Travel Gate located at San Rafael and is also located along the highway.
Good-Ah Victory Liner Bus Stop, Sison, Pangasinan - Long ago this place was not known as Good-Ah. I don't know what it was called back then. How often have I set foot here? I do not know. Probably the same number as I've set foot on Siesta, probably more. Food here is more of the traditional Filipino snack kind. But they do have rice meals.
Partas Bus Lines' rest stop at Sison, Pangasinan - Just located a few meters away from Good-Ah, this is one of my more favorite rest stops. Why? Because as far as I'm concerned, food at their canteen is reasonably priced. They also have a gotohan outside, like Good-Ah, native delicacy shop just up front, and the hotdogs that I seem to not get enough of.
Double Happiness, Lubao, Pampanga - This place is pretty much the same as Siesta. This is just located a few kilometers away from the Genesis rest stop, the rest stop that has nothing to offer. I believe I had an entry about that particular rest stop. (Click here to read the post.) There's another Double Happiness rest stop located at San Miguel, Bulacan.
Siesta, Tarlac City, Tarlac - With all my years of travelling, I have set foot here so many times that I've lost count. There are food stalls, a convenience store, a bakery, and a hotel at this particular rest stop. Most of the food stalls are quite like fast food chains and are priced as such. You have to be alert for the announcements for departing buses because with the sheer number of buses that come and go here, you just might miss yours. An alternative rest stop at Tarlac City is Travel Gate located at San Rafael and is also located along the highway.
Good-Ah Victory Liner Bus Stop, Sison, Pangasinan - Long ago this place was not known as Good-Ah. I don't know what it was called back then. How often have I set foot here? I do not know. Probably the same number as I've set foot on Siesta, probably more. Food here is more of the traditional Filipino snack kind. But they do have rice meals.
Partas Bus Lines' rest stop at Sison, Pangasinan - Just located a few meters away from Good-Ah, this is one of my more favorite rest stops. Why? Because as far as I'm concerned, food at their canteen is reasonably priced. They also have a gotohan outside, like Good-Ah, native delicacy shop just up front, and the hotdogs that I seem to not get enough of.
Double Happiness, Lubao, Pampanga - This place is pretty much the same as Siesta. This is just located a few kilometers away from the Genesis rest stop, the rest stop that has nothing to offer. I believe I had an entry about that particular rest stop. (Click here to read the post.) There's another Double Happiness rest stop located at San Miguel, Bulacan.
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Travellers' Complex
Travelers' Complex, La Paz, Tarlac - Again, this rest stop is much like Siesta or Double Happiness (because the first time this opened, it was known as Double Happiness). It is, however, smaller. So what is special about this rest stop you might ask. It is because of its clean rest rooms. This rest stop is pretty new after all. Wait 'til gets older.
Hebabil, Somewhere around Nueva Ecija before getting to Sta. Fe (Northbound) - This is not a regular stop for buses heading up North to Cagayan Valley. It is, however, a rest stop for those who make deliveries and those on smaller vehicles because it's conveniently located in the middle of nowhere. It's not as big as the other rest stops, not as clean, and it definitely doesn't have a clean rest room. I believe I have written a blog post about this place on my old and lost blog. The one thing that's unique about this place is its menu. There are only three main ingredients; pork, bangus, and tilapia. And there are only two ways of cooking them; sinigang or fried. And you get to choose which tilapia, or bangus, or cut of pork to use. Then they cook it for you. So you have to wait for your food to get cooked.
CCQ Bus Stop
CCQ, Aritao, Nueva Viscaya - This place is similar to the Partas Bus Lines' rest stop; gotohan, reasonably priced food at the canteen, local delicacies with the addition of local handicrafts, and a pretty decent rest room.
So far, the above mentioned are the rest stops that are worth stopping at or at least getting off the bus for (if you're on a bus). The other stops, since I don't recall them, are not really up to par.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Past is Past and Now is Just Not That Exciting
There has been a whole lot of things that I've wanted to write about over the past few days but I never got around to writing them. I was either too busy or too lazy. I haven't even written anything about the second Transformers movie and it's way too late for that now.
The one week airport security. LRT line 1 Monumento Station had an X-Ray machine and a couple of metal detectors for a week. That was after the recent bomb scare right June 2009 if I'm not mistaken. There were a whole lot of flaws in the checking system. Sure they get to check everyone's belongings but were they sure they gave everyone their right belongings. I mean the bags kept going into the X-Ray machine but was piling up fast at the end of it. People were crowded grabbing their bags. I wonder if everybody got their own bags that time. Another thing was it was only Monumento Station that got that treatment. All the other stations got the usual security checks. In short, pointless. Unless it was a study.
My trip back to Manila from Cagayan. Tropical Storm 'Kiko' brought in heavy rains that resulted in landslides and floods. My trip back from Cagayan was the longest. I had to look for alternate routes home because I didn't have the budget for extending my stay. There were flooded roads, muddy roads, and the landslides created the longest traffic jam I have ever seen. I left for Manila on a Friday morning and got there on a Saturday night. So that's how being stranded feels like.
The First Metro Comic Con. Comparing it to the already established Toy Con, well, it's hands down Toy Con. But hey it's the first one so you have to give it some credit. As the name suggests there are a whole lot of comics; from Marvel to DC, local to foreign, incorporated to indie, usual comic book to manga. There are also comic book-related toys and other articles. There was also a cosplay event but I didn't see it anymore. Everything I saw was calling out to me, "Buy me." I had to get out of there or my budget would suffer. Any longer and I would have spent too much. I did get myself one comic book set.
G.I. Joe. Yes. The Real American Hero has a live action movie and it's quite good, too. The whole movie hints of a second one and maybe even a third. Now that another of the childhood favorite cartoons have a live action movie, I can't wait for another one. The Transformers. G.I. Joe. You know what I want to see next? MASK.
Basketball stars in my hotel. On the day that I leave Roxas City, PBA players checked in to the hotel I stayed in. From the looks of their shirts, they were from the teams Sta. Lucia and Pure Foods. I had no idea who they were because I'm not really a basketball fan. If I were, would have done some major picture shooting.
The one week airport security. LRT line 1 Monumento Station had an X-Ray machine and a couple of metal detectors for a week. That was after the recent bomb scare right June 2009 if I'm not mistaken. There were a whole lot of flaws in the checking system. Sure they get to check everyone's belongings but were they sure they gave everyone their right belongings. I mean the bags kept going into the X-Ray machine but was piling up fast at the end of it. People were crowded grabbing their bags. I wonder if everybody got their own bags that time. Another thing was it was only Monumento Station that got that treatment. All the other stations got the usual security checks. In short, pointless. Unless it was a study.
My trip back to Manila from Cagayan. Tropical Storm 'Kiko' brought in heavy rains that resulted in landslides and floods. My trip back from Cagayan was the longest. I had to look for alternate routes home because I didn't have the budget for extending my stay. There were flooded roads, muddy roads, and the landslides created the longest traffic jam I have ever seen. I left for Manila on a Friday morning and got there on a Saturday night. So that's how being stranded feels like.
The First Metro Comic Con. Comparing it to the already established Toy Con, well, it's hands down Toy Con. But hey it's the first one so you have to give it some credit. As the name suggests there are a whole lot of comics; from Marvel to DC, local to foreign, incorporated to indie, usual comic book to manga. There are also comic book-related toys and other articles. There was also a cosplay event but I didn't see it anymore. Everything I saw was calling out to me, "Buy me." I had to get out of there or my budget would suffer. Any longer and I would have spent too much. I did get myself one comic book set.
G.I. Joe. Yes. The Real American Hero has a live action movie and it's quite good, too. The whole movie hints of a second one and maybe even a third. Now that another of the childhood favorite cartoons have a live action movie, I can't wait for another one. The Transformers. G.I. Joe. You know what I want to see next? MASK.
Basketball stars in my hotel. On the day that I leave Roxas City, PBA players checked in to the hotel I stayed in. From the looks of their shirts, they were from the teams Sta. Lucia and Pure Foods. I had no idea who they were because I'm not really a basketball fan. If I were, would have done some major picture shooting.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Packing Light Pt. 4
Now that we're done with the airport, let's get to the seaport or pier.
Not many people can afford the flying so the opt to go sailing, or boating, or whatever you call it. It takes a longer time to get to where you're going but it's a lot cheaper and the view would be great. I, myself haven't been on a ship, just a fast craft. Those things get you to the next island in just an hour or so. They go at around 60 knots. Pretty fast for sightseeing. All you can do is peek out the window while seawater splashes all over the sills.
The restricted items on the cabin of the plane are pretty much the same for the sea crafts. The difference is if the item is banned, it's banned. They get confiscated and will not be returned. Unlike on the plane unless it's a total ban on the item, you can put it in you check in luggage instead.
The restricted items are:
- Sharp objects such as knives other bladed instruments. These things are not allowed on the boat. However, instruments used in trade like saws are not confiscated outright. They are taken for safekeeping and will be returned upon arrival to the port of destination.
- Matches and lighters and other ignitable objects. This includes explosives, firearms and munitions.
With my experience, however, confiscation of these items at the port are only strictly enforced during the Holy Week. With the exception of the firearms and munitions and explosives, the other items are not confiscated.
Safety reminders. Same as the plane. Just follow instructions. If you think the vessel is overloaded, report it to the authorities. This may delay your trip but it'll assure your safety. Choose; leave late but assured that you'll get there safe or leave early but unsure if you'll even make it halfway.
Not many people can afford the flying so the opt to go sailing, or boating, or whatever you call it. It takes a longer time to get to where you're going but it's a lot cheaper and the view would be great. I, myself haven't been on a ship, just a fast craft. Those things get you to the next island in just an hour or so. They go at around 60 knots. Pretty fast for sightseeing. All you can do is peek out the window while seawater splashes all over the sills.
The restricted items on the cabin of the plane are pretty much the same for the sea crafts. The difference is if the item is banned, it's banned. They get confiscated and will not be returned. Unlike on the plane unless it's a total ban on the item, you can put it in you check in luggage instead.
The restricted items are:
- Sharp objects such as knives other bladed instruments. These things are not allowed on the boat. However, instruments used in trade like saws are not confiscated outright. They are taken for safekeeping and will be returned upon arrival to the port of destination.
- Matches and lighters and other ignitable objects. This includes explosives, firearms and munitions.
With my experience, however, confiscation of these items at the port are only strictly enforced during the Holy Week. With the exception of the firearms and munitions and explosives, the other items are not confiscated.
Safety reminders. Same as the plane. Just follow instructions. If you think the vessel is overloaded, report it to the authorities. This may delay your trip but it'll assure your safety. Choose; leave late but assured that you'll get there safe or leave early but unsure if you'll even make it halfway.
Packing Light Pt. 3
For those who frequent the skies or for those who are first-timers or those who are planning to fly, here are some, shall I call them, tips. Since we're in the topic of packing light, I'll be limiting things to hand-carry luggage that you can bring inside the cabin.
Hand-carry luggage for most, if not all, airlines are limited to 7 kilograms per person. In other words, limit your luggage to just 7 kilograms including the weight of your bag if you don't want it checked-in. I personally don't want to check in my luggage especially if I have delicate electronics inside. I don't trust the airport personnel in handling cargo.
I once looked out the window of the plane while they were putting in cargo. They were just tossing the cargo like they were stacks of hay. Some of them even had the 'fragile' sticker on them. One even had a 'this side up' sticker and the arrow was pointing down. Seriously. Bad handling. So if I were you, limit your luggage. If you can't avoid it, make sure that whatever luggage that you'll be checking in would contain only or mostly clothes. Clothes don't break even if you toss them around.
Some items are not allowed inside the cabin and would opt you to check in your luggage even if you're below the 7-kg limit. Some of these items are as follows:
- Adhesive tape, packaging tape, duct tape. Why would you bring these things in the cabin in the first place?
- Liquids such as alcohol, colognes, perfumes, etc. You can bring these things in the cabin but in limited quantities. Make sure that the total volume of these things do not exceed 100 ml or you'll just have to check your luggage in.
- Sharp objects such as knives and the like. Obviously, for security reasons.
- Aerosols. You're canned beauty products like hair spray or body spray. Most of them exceed the 100 ml limit for liquids. And some of them are explosive.
- And with explosives in mind, lighters, matches and other flammable items are not allowed. I don't need to mention firearms and munitions.
Those are just some of the items that are not allowed in the cabin. You'll see a complete list of those at the airport. If by some reason you forgot to put those items in your check-in luggage, they'll get confiscated.
Now, while inside the airplane, please follow instructions. I've been flying for quite some time now and the story's always the same. People just don't know how to follow simple instructions and that irritates me. The flight attendant says not to turn on your cell phone until you enter the terminal building but you'll hear beeping message alerts while the plane is taxing. No standing until the fasten seatbelt sign is switched off but people stand up anyway. This is for your own safety, people. Just because the plane has landed doesn't mean you're safe. One of the worst accidents in aviation history happened on the ground when two planes collided. Think about it and have a nice flight.
Hand-carry luggage for most, if not all, airlines are limited to 7 kilograms per person. In other words, limit your luggage to just 7 kilograms including the weight of your bag if you don't want it checked-in. I personally don't want to check in my luggage especially if I have delicate electronics inside. I don't trust the airport personnel in handling cargo.
I once looked out the window of the plane while they were putting in cargo. They were just tossing the cargo like they were stacks of hay. Some of them even had the 'fragile' sticker on them. One even had a 'this side up' sticker and the arrow was pointing down. Seriously. Bad handling. So if I were you, limit your luggage. If you can't avoid it, make sure that whatever luggage that you'll be checking in would contain only or mostly clothes. Clothes don't break even if you toss them around.
Some items are not allowed inside the cabin and would opt you to check in your luggage even if you're below the 7-kg limit. Some of these items are as follows:
- Adhesive tape, packaging tape, duct tape. Why would you bring these things in the cabin in the first place?
- Liquids such as alcohol, colognes, perfumes, etc. You can bring these things in the cabin but in limited quantities. Make sure that the total volume of these things do not exceed 100 ml or you'll just have to check your luggage in.
- Sharp objects such as knives and the like. Obviously, for security reasons.
- Aerosols. You're canned beauty products like hair spray or body spray. Most of them exceed the 100 ml limit for liquids. And some of them are explosive.
- And with explosives in mind, lighters, matches and other flammable items are not allowed. I don't need to mention firearms and munitions.
Those are just some of the items that are not allowed in the cabin. You'll see a complete list of those at the airport. If by some reason you forgot to put those items in your check-in luggage, they'll get confiscated.
Now, while inside the airplane, please follow instructions. I've been flying for quite some time now and the story's always the same. People just don't know how to follow simple instructions and that irritates me. The flight attendant says not to turn on your cell phone until you enter the terminal building but you'll hear beeping message alerts while the plane is taxing. No standing until the fasten seatbelt sign is switched off but people stand up anyway. This is for your own safety, people. Just because the plane has landed doesn't mean you're safe. One of the worst accidents in aviation history happened on the ground when two planes collided. Think about it and have a nice flight.
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