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[QUOTE=TheCane;2290611]How would you rate your overall experiences flying airlines based in the PROC? Of the big 4 (Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan), I have heard the best things about Hainan, and more recently about China Southern. I have not heard such great things about Air China or China Eastern. There's also China Airlines by the way, which is based in the ROC (Taiwan).[/QUOTE]I love Korean Air and always heard bad things about Chinese Airlines. That said, read something the other day that at least some flights on China Eastern are operated by Delta. Not sure if that means the flight is on a Delta-maintained plane or what. Anyone know? When I Google the best airlines, they're usually European. The exception is Qatar Airways.

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Being "old fashion" myself, my current prefered methods are facebook, wechat, and the business card (paper with name and number).[/QUOTE]How popular is Wechat in the Phils? I used to use it to chat with Chinese only.

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2291152]I love Korean Air and always heard bad things about Chinese Airlines. That said, read something the other day that at least some flights on China Eastern are operated by Delta. Not sure if that means the flight is on a Delta-maintained plane or what. Anyone know? When I Google the best airlines, they're usually European. The exception is Qatar Airways.[/QUOTE]Unless the European airlines have changed recently they are far from the best. The middle East Airlines and the larger Asian airlines are generally better. I have flown Air China a bit. They are not great but if you have Star Gold status you will often get seated in premium economy. Korean, Asiana, Singapore, Thai all have good planes and service. I have only flown China Southern internally and was pleasantly surprised by the room and quality of aircraft.

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2291152]I love Korean Air and always heard bad things about Chinese Airlines. That said, read something the other day that at least some flights on China Eastern are operated by Delta. Not sure if that means the flight is on a Delta-maintained plane or what. Anyone know? When I Google the best airlines, they're usually European. The exception is Qatar Airways.[/QUOTE]

I almost fly EVA Air on flights from Asia to North America and Europe, and generally on flights within Asia. They are quite good - especially the seat comfort in their Elite/Premium Economy class and their Royal Laurel/Business class. I can't think of any negative experience in 12+ years of flying with them. Sometimes will fly Air China between HKG and PEK. They have also been very nice flights typically. The last flight from PEK back to HKG, they upgraded me to Business Class and the cabin steward apologized a few times for the delay and rough flight (a tropical storm was passing near HKG at the time) as if he had any influence over delays and turbulence. He was quite personable and enjoyed chatting with him during the flight.

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2291152]I love Korean Air and always heard bad things about Chinese Airlines. That said, read something the other day that at least some flights on China Eastern are operated by Delta. Not sure if that means the flight is on a Delta-maintained plane or what. Anyone know? When I Google the best airlines, they're usually European. The exception is Qatar Airways.[/QUOTE][blue][Deleted by Admin][/blue] SkyTrax is the authority on airline ratings, and 7 of their top 10 are based in Asia! That would be 9 out of the top 10 if you want to include the Middle East as part of Asia, which technically it is: [URL]https://www.worldairlineawards.com/[/URL]. I don't know where you've been Googling, but I recommend everybody to stick with the leader.

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2291156]How popular is Wechat in the Phils? I used to use it to chat with Chinese only.[/QUOTE]It is widely used by girls in Manila. Lot of lady boys and please insist on video chat prior to finalising your meeting. Otherwise you will get 10-15 ladies available most of the times.

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2291152]I love Korean Air and always heard bad things about Chinese Airlines. That said, read something the other day that at least some flights on China Eastern are operated by Delta. Not sure if that means the flight is on a Delta-maintained plane or what. Anyone know? When I Google the best airlines, they're usually European. The exception is Qatar Airways.[/QUOTE]I've got an 'in' to the industry and have never heard of Delta planes being wet-leased to China Eastern. They do, however, code share. So you might buy a ticket on China Southern and find part of the trip is on a Delta plane. Vice versa as well.

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2291156]How popular is Wechat in the Phils? I used to use it to chat with Chinese only.[/QUOTE]WeChat is useful in Ph due to it's Nearby feature allowing you to make contact and be contacted by geographically close opportunity targets.

For general goto p-2-p contact, the many girls seem to have Viber.

I recently used WeChat in regional United Kingdom and it is dead.

BD.

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2291156]How popular is Wechat in the Phils? I used to use it to chat with Chinese only.[/QUOTE]Wechat is "awesome".

Just as long as you are prepared to work through the baklas.

[QUOTE=BrainDrain;2291512]WeChat is useful in Ph due to it's Nearby feature allowing you to make contact and be contacted by geographically close opportunity targets.

For general goto p-2-p contact, the many girls seem to have Viber.

I recently used WeChat in regional United Kingdom and it is dead.

BD.[/QUOTE]I see. Thanks for the info. I used it one time to chat with a Chinese woman, but that fell apart. BTW, I have an LG G6 Android phone. If I use it in the Phils, would I need a different SIM card or other "adjustments?

[QUOTE=Transporter;2291518]Wechat is "awesome".

Just as long as you are prepared to work through the baklas.[/QUOTE]Baklas? Does that mean bullshit or something similar?

[QUOTE=TheCane;2291263][blue][/blue] SkyTrax is the authority on airline ratings, and 7 of their top 10 are based in Asia! That would be 9 out of the top 10 if you want to include the Middle East as part of Asia, which technically it is: [URL]https://www.worldairlineawards.com/[/URL]. I don't know where you've been Googling, but I recommend everybody to stick with the leader.[/QUOTE]Cool. Had never heard of Skytrax but I'm on it now.

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2291587]Baklas? Does that mean bullshit or something similar?[/QUOTE]"Bakla" is tagalog for "ladyboy" or "gay".

[QUOTE=Niteluvr;2291586]I see. Thanks for the info. I used it one time to chat with a Chinese woman, but that fell apart. BTW, I have an LG G6 Android phone. If I use it in the Phils, would I need a different SIM card or other "adjustments?[/QUOTE]Wifi work for Wechat.

Hey bro,

Your inbox is full. Can't PM you.

[QUOTE=Transporter;2291031]You might want to pm me for this one.[/QUOTE]