I always stay at a hotel within walking distance to the airportl 1 day BEFORE my flight with a carry on bag only and stay at the airline lounges. It's extra dollars but worth it. Showers, delicious foods, incredible amenities. STRESS FREE
That’s my style too. Even when I’m abroad. The price compensates for stress which has been proven to shorten life. Either that or start really early. The worst that could happen is that you spend more time in a coffee shop or restaurant in the airport.
I was brining my recording equipment so that wouldn't have worked for me unless I brought no clothing etc. I had wanted to do a couple videos while I was there
@@robbydad4321 I treat myself like royalty when I travel internationally. Purchasing a Direct flight if possible and no more than 1 connecting flights. I don't care if I have to pay a premium rate and ALWAYS get a seat on an isle ALL THE WAY. THROUGH. My carry on bag can easily carry a week's worth of clothes. Most towns in the USA has a salvation army or Goodwill store. I have bought a new wardrobe for $50 or less. My son has clothes I can wear and if I was carrying expensive photographic equipment I would definitely put that in my carry on bag. I can easily buy a few items of clothes upon my arrival instead of risking losing my expensive gear. The only thing you can't control is the weather and flight cancellations.
Well, with your calm voice it was less stressful as you told it, but I can empathize. Glad to know you got your bag back, you came home to take care of your dog, and you made it back safely.
No you're not. But I'm pretty straight forward and avoid clickbait. I don't want that reputation. You only have a few words to describe what's in the video. The video is about mistakes I made leaving the Philippines. I thought the / symbol would show a separate issue and the main problem was the drama of getting my luggage back. Sorry if you felt I was misleading
No there are only so many words you can use in a video title.So there were baggage mistakes I made from the beginning during and after. That's what I tried to cover by example of my experience
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat No I understand and didn't think click bait at all. Frankly, if I see it's you who's produced the video and I have the time, I watch it. I've seen enough of them to know it will most likely be worth listening to. Got your luggage back?
Hey Darrell try Qatar next time out of Clark. They have one stop to DFW in Doha and your bags will go through in Doha to DFW, no need to worry about them. If you grab the right flight layover is only about 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours in Doha, plenty of time to change gates, and check out a cool airport! Safe travels! Oh, and you can book directly with them in the app and avoid a travel agency.
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I AM glad You received them back in the end. Did someone drop the ball or was there some kind of unknown problem from the beginning when at the baggage counter...?
@@kyleesteban467 I didn't look to see if my baggage had been checked in all the way to the final destination. The real problem was trying to get it back
You are gifted with that great voice for telling a story. The anxieties of travelling and potentially missing flights and being separated from belongings is something most of us can relateto. I've noticed airlines have played on our anxieties by charging extra for "accident insurance" and the ability to change plans at the last minute.
Yes I didn't have the choice to change but in the beginning I had the choice to choose the longer layover. Next time I'll go for the longer layover. That would have allowed me to get the luggage checked in on the next flight
I will tell you one thing braddah, I’m so glad I’m a senior and be able to use disability services because Airports, Airlines and people in general respect you and pretty much assist you in every way they can to ensure you are taken good care of. You can get through check-in quick and fast and they make sure (and they tell you so) that my luggages will arrive to my destination without having to worry about it during layover(s). This applies to both international or domestic flights. I did experienced a luggage that didn’t make it to my destination BUT it was purely my fault. I inadvertently placed one of my Power Banks in check-in luggage instead inside my carryon/backpack. My luggage was held temporarily, which later was flown to my airport though my power bank was (I’m able to retrieve it later at the layover airport). Lesson is here is make sure to pack anything - most electronics and or anything related to batteries - inside your carryon bags and NEVER inside check-in luggage’s to avoid airport security issues.
My story is much nicer. I left Cebu for Dumaguete by bus. I gave my bag to the driver and watched him put it in the bus luggage compartment. I got off at the last stop in Dumaguete and the bag was not there. The co piolet on the bus (for lack of a better name) said 'Oh I remember that bag. The was taken off at the previous stop. The woman said it wasn't hers." After talking for a few minutes, the driver said he would get the bag back to me. He gave me his personal phone number and was going to drop my bag off at the Go Hotel around the corner where I was staying. I thought the bag was lost ... or it would take several hours to find. So I went out to grab some dinner. An hour later my bag was at the hotel waiting for me. I went back to thank the driver ... but he was gone and just ended a 21 day (yes twenty one day) work shift and had a few days off to go back to his family.
Thank you for sharing this difficult video. You always think about other people, which is how I am too. Respect. Sorry you had to go through all of that stress. We live and learn though, and I'm sure you will figure out a better way for next time.
My heart stopped when the guy from the basement said “I no it’s still in Taipei, I’ll have it here tomorrow”, that’s one thing I heard before coming to Philippines is “things get done when they GET DONE”, I didn’t understand it at first but this video and the way everyone is here is so chilled and not stressed about anything lol… only my visit to a hospital was different where they fret over westerners health more than locals, one local told me “we don’t want you tourists to die here, we want you to have a good experience”, so the doctors were rushing around looking at my tests and they were 5 stars in my treatment and care, people in bed nxt to me even checked with doctors on how my results were progressing etc… Philippine people are the nicest in Southeast Asia in my opinion…
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I had X-rays for/and included in a yearly health screening and they found a stone that appeared to be going through my bladder & it was quite large, they did more imaging and found the stone to be just floating in my abdomen & the soreness in my lower abdomen was my prostate flared up , nothing serious either way but they just like to cover all bases (from what I’ve witnessed), very good at there jobs, 😀✌🏽
😂😂😂 the happy traveler. As an ex-airline employee, i feel your pain. During my tenure with one of the majors, I've dealt with and resolve many baggage problems/complaints, some were easy to resolve, some were not, but then and now i do reminds friends/family, ask the questions before leaving the counter. I'm sure you learnt your lessons, passed with an "A" and for the future you now know what to do......welcome home, my friend.
😎👍🇺🇲 Both of my trips. I had carry-ons only. I'm not a seasoned traveler so I do the simplest most direct thing. Get there early and people watch. Find my gate and wait. On my turn flight. I had an 11.5 hour layover. I don't recall setting there for 11+ hours but I must have. Watching the flights come and go in Taipei helps the time pass. To bad it was such a frustrating trip. We all have one now and then. Cheers brother ✌️.
The trip to the airport was only an adventure. Losing my luggage was not a head ache. That happens and should have been easily resolved and not the nightmare taking 3 trips to manila just to retrieve my bag
it doesnt happen everytime before you go make sure that the day you choose is less people book early list of the thing you need and stay calm anyway your here not to stress yourself but to relax😁😉😉 everything should be plan accordingly Filipinos here keep safe travellers
OMG! I relived my experience thru your video......whew...I feel for you! Whenever possible I stay at the airport the day before within WALKING distance! And if possible I do not check luggage if I'm coming back soon, just a carry on.
Great video. You are funny and probably don't know it. 😂 It's the way you said you had to relive it at the end cracked me up. Sorry about all of that confusion. I have a friend that wants to come with me when I finally roll out and come to the the Philippines, he would have given up and went back home if he just found out the baggage never made it. 😂
Glad you enjoyed it Getting it back was the drama. Leaving it in LA was a decision I made. That's why I said Mistake"s" when leaving the Philippines. Leaving the Philippines wasn't the mistake.
Man, I am so sorry. I hope I never have to leave to go back to America so far then they will do everything online bank account transactions secure deposits I’m good. But I’m glad you made it back safe. Look forward to seeing you one day.
Had a similar issue when we flew back from Manila to Tokyo to LAX/Home via Seattle on Delta. Our bags made it to Seattle, but we had to go collect them going outside the secure area and so we had to go through the full check in process again You're right after so many hours in the air it's exhausting. We're going back to the Philippines in January and I'm already getting stressed about the airport process. This time it's ANA with a short layover in Haneda. Your video reminds me that I need to call ANA and double check that our bags will travel through to Manila. I don't fly often enough to be an expert, but I fly premium economy and with ANA and our previous trip on Delta we could choose our seats which gives me that peace of mind. This time I'm flying with my power wheelchair and my concern is that it arrives undamaged. I wish we could simply go down to the Port of Los Angeles and take a cruise to Manila!!!
That's good to know. We have direct flights on PAL from LAX . But they don't offer premium economy only business and economy I don't want to pay business class prices and don't want to squeeze into economy seats. We looked at more legroom seats and the ANA cost was only $400 more, so we chose ANA premium economy for the larger seat and lounge access@@amaliahightower
Had the same problem with multiple airline carriers, was flying to Alaska but changed airlines in Seattle and they didn't mark the tag as Alaska, luckily we caught it before we left on the flight. When you fly far I do suggest getting a room at the airport and make sure the ticket agent understands your FINAL destination
It's part of the problem with super cheap airline brokers. So that why the video. To explain where I went wrong and how ridiculous some airlines can be
The issue is you were on an incoming international flight and LA was point of entry to USA. You need to claim your bag as this point for customs clearance and recheck your bag.
@Ex-Pensive_Expat that happen to me when my finial was Las Vegas but changed planes in New York! I had to go through customs in Vegas! No blood, no Penalty !
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat The airlines should have told you this. WHEN I LANDED in Chicago for my connection to Drtroit they had staff guiding you to get bags and where to take your bag for next flight.
The first time I came to the philippines, I had the same sinario but with one major difference. As I had a destination and was able to pre-plan, I sent my luggage in a balakbyan box through LBC to my destination. I had to send it about 2 months before my actual arrival in the philippines, but it was well worth it because I also sent food and sundries as well. This was during the end of the plandemic, so it saved me a huge headache by just having a carry-on on my personal bag .
Yes I sent a lot through LBC and coming to the Philippines about the same time you did. Losing the bag wasn't even a head ache. The hoops the airlines made (Not filipino) to get it back was ridiculous
The timing stress was solved, but not having your bag the entire trip is terrible. The having to constantly respond & babysit the problem, that sucks bro. I've had really bad issues with bags that's why when you saw me, I had everything I was carrying on my back. Which does suck cuz I always have to reduce what I take down the the absolute bare essentials, but it prevents baggage issues. Glad you finally got your bag back in the end & I guess it has everything in it. I always had stuff stolen out of mine.
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat You know I haven't really done the vlogger or out recording thing before but yea thats a lot. I didnt realize you also packed the PC too. So you could possibly edit & post a couple vids while in the US now that you mention that. Yea I'd have to try wearing a weeks worth of clothing on the plane for 24 hours. Not possible lol.
So basically it was all mismanagement on your part. You always check to make sure your bags are checked all the way through. Coming to the Philippines I thought I had to get my bags to go through customs, my bags did come off the conveyor belt but someone picked them up, I just made sure they were all there and they had them on my next flight.
Did you watch the video all of the way through? As I explained in the video. I have had many international multi stop multi carrier trips in my my life. South eat Asia Eastern Europe and never ever have my bags not reached the destination. Even when the final destination was the second stop in the US on the way to the destination. So yes you can all that mismanagement. That was the purpose of the video to let people know to double check. But getting the bag back was definitely not mismanagement and the main drama / problem.
@Ex-Pensive_Expat Trust me I was very relieved when I seen all my luggage come off the plane at my final stop. That's one of my fears so I try to bring a carry on if it's a long flight. If they loose it in on a non stop flight something is really wrong. Lol
Very interesting, I had the exact same problem when I flew from DFW to Phnom Penh. The first leg was DFW to LAX, where in DFW I was not given connecting flight passes. So I get to LAX to get my next pass and they say where's your luggage? The luggage was only sent to LAX. I had to go to baggage claim for the luggage, then rush back to the ticket counter. It was also my first time at LAX, so the running around was pretty stressful. And to top it off, I lost my DL, probably at the ticket counter, and didn't notice unto going thru the TSA screening. Called multiple points of contact at LAX and DFW for lost and found, but DL has vanished. Having relocated to Cambodia , hopefully it's not needed. Fun times. Enjoyed your video as always
I'm a Clark (CRK)departure and arrival passenger always. I stopped going through Manila over 5 years ago...soo much more efficient, peaceful and relaxing. From there to Taipei or Incheon then to LA or SF. Always had to collect my baggage when entering the US and then check them back in for the final leg. However, the other way around..leaving US back to Clark, the bags cruise non-stop all the way to the destination, quite nice and stress free. Plus Clark has a monitor at the carousel where you can watch the handlers off load bags onto the conveyor. You can spot your luggage before it makes its round out to the collection area. Just thought Id add that in.
I love Clark and don't care for Manila but the ticket was held of what I could get out of Clark. The real drama was not the airport. it was the hoops I had to go through to get the baggage back. That was the nightmare. This time Manila was fine
i always travel light with a small backpack(phone,extra pants,t shirt underwear,meds in it),no suitcase to prevent that drama,if i need more stuff i buy it on arrival and leave it behind if i move on
Great video Darrell, what a stressful time for you, i feel traveling to Manila to get a flight can be a pain in the ass, because of traffic, its happened to myself a few times and i always give myself plenty of time, glad it all came good in the end for you, and another thing, I myself,and many of your subscribers do not see your videos as click bait, keep them coming, respect 🏴
Well you know I don't do that because you know me better than that But if you only watch the first few minutes then you didn't actually see the point of the video. So others don't need to go through what I did.
Nightmare theater. Never fly on the fly, and travel light, and I add; bring a good book or two. It is what you learned from this that has worth. Thank you if I ever fly.
Sorry you had to go thru all that. On our move to Panama from the US this same thing happened, except we never got the bag back. Had to file claim for $$ compensation, which came to about half of the value of the bag's contents. We live in PH now and thank God all our luggage made it here!
Best flight to DFW is on Qatar Airways from Clark. One layover in Doha then straight to DFW. Best meals, employees and comfort. And if your layover is longer than expected, all restaurants in Doha airport are open 24 hours unlike American based airports
thanks for sharing this. sorry you had to go through all that . fortunately, during my multi leg trip to the Philippines, I was told to always ask if my luggage was going to check through to the final destination or if I would have to check it in at the next flight. important question. I also make a habit of staying in the hotel next to the airport the night before my next flight, which really paid off one time when my luggage was left in Taipei after arriving in Cebu on my way to Duma the next day. They got the luggage there before I left Cebu but it took overnight. I always try to have atleast 3 hr layovers as well which has also saved me when theres a flight delay.
The trip to Man was an adventure and losing the luggage didn't even give me a headache. But the ridiculous hoops I had to jump through to get it back was a nightmare
Wow Darrell i was almost to have a panic attack by the time that you got your bags back. i flew china southern into LAX from MNL and ive never been treated so poorly. there was only 5 of us Americans on that massive plane and they kept all of our luggage for 5 days. and gave me grief at every chance when i changed planes in ghuangoux i thought they were going to keep me in china over some news magazines i had in my carry on. whew never again. cant stand me any chinese folks. they really hate us Americans.
Important info for traveling outside the US - Generally when traveling to another country, your checked in bags will go straight to your destination country. This is DIFFERENT returning to your home state. Your bags will go to the 1st US state you will land and this might not be your final state going home. Why? Because for US custom purposes, your bags will arrive at the port of origin, meaning the 1st US state it arrives, in your case LAX. Why? Because your baggage came from another country and your bags will need to clear US customs before it goes to another state.
GREAT VIDEO BROTHER!!! MY CHEST WAS GETTING TIGHT RIGHT WITH YOURS!! NICE CHANNEL BROTHER!!! THANK YOU FOR BEING SO INFORMATIVE!!! I SAW SAN DIEGO AZTECS JACKET ON YOU!! GO AZTECS!!!
Oh man. I'm so sorry you had to deal with that! Yep. We ALL do that once. You're story gave my flashbacks! These days I put my have-to-haves in my carryon. If I end up needing more I'll go and buy a pair of pants and a shirt. I wish I could forget my mad STRESSED OUT dash through DFW to catch my international flight when my connecting flight ran long.
That happened to my Filipina wife and her sister when they were flying back to the states. They had to physically get their luggage when landing in the states in San Francisco, and then bring it to the airline that was transporting them to Florida. Couldn't believe it, your story reminded me about that. Usually your baggage will follow you, Have never heard of that before. Can feel for you in that regard. Thanks for the video, Daryl...Jim
Other way around: bought a chunky rice cooker in big square box in sales for 6€ at Robinsons Thailand. It was handled as oversized luggage. We arrived in Brussels in the morning … no rice cooker. . Drama galore. But at 23.00 a small delivery van stopped, with 1 item: the rice cooker. It still survives now 10 years later
Awesome story. If they had delivered or even didn't make it so hard to get back, I wouldn't even have been bothered enough to focus on it. It was the runaround getting back that was the issue
Wow Darrel that's crazy. I got back to Canada on midnight of this past Monday. Now I am suffering from some awful jetlag. It's strange to not get this when I arrived in the Philippines, but I was hit hard coming back to Canada. Say hello to the puppies for me.
Darrel, we always fly out of Clark using Eva Air to Taipei and then Taipei to LAX. We avoid NAIA. The difference between these airports and the services is night and day. 300% less stress at Clark. Also no horrendous commute to Manila.
Agreed. I flew Eva for the first time going from Clark to Taipei and was super impressed with the airline. Ticket was cheap and included 1 checked back unlike the similarly priced air Asia flight to Taipei. While your at it, just skip the additional flights and stay in Taiwan instead of traveling on to the US. Amazing country.
Lessons learned: 1. Book with just one booking company or one carrier. Even if the flight is multi-legged (with different airlines), they will track your checked in luggage all the way to the final destination. No need to retrieve your luggage at the carousel in between legs. 2. Best to travel with just a carry-on, if you can.
Nothing better than a non-stop direct flight... for the little extra it costs it is worth it to avoid all the stress and problems of layovers and multiple flights. Not to mention all the extra time involved. And, if you can, especially for trips under a few weeks, try an get everything you need into carry on only - no lost bags and no waiting after you get off the plane.
I never had to do that before. I have flown internationally many time and never had that problem. The problem as I discussed at the end of the video is what a runaround I got trying to get it back. That was the point of the video. Not that it was lost. That's not enough for an entire video my friend. maybe just a passing comment. Getting it back was ridiculous
@@jl0m683 Yes. But it had never!! Ever been the case before. I had traveled internationally many times. I never landed first in San Diego always some where else first, but my baggage had always ended up in San Diego. Yes I got the message that has changed and that was the purpose of the video so others didn't make the same mistake
Well , it all ended well, the dogs got fed , you got your stuff back & now you’ll use that “experience” as a learning curve for future escapades. It’s stressful, but there’s always something to learn from it.
Dude, I’m so sorry that you had that happen to you. Seeing your son must have been great. When I move to Philippines my kids will be the people I will miss the most. I did open a facebook account like you suggested so I can find a long term lease property, but have not had much luck yet. I’m still here in Utah, but have tickets for January to return to Philippines for a few months. I’d love to get together sometime so you could maybe show me how to find a place for long term lease in Iloilo. I wish I could contact you privately but I’m not great at figuring out how to email you from UA-cam 🤣. Glad you’re back to Philippines and did finally get your things back. When I read your title I was afraid you meant you were leaving Philippines. As always, take care my friend
Certainly we can get together when you come. I also want to hang out in Iloilo when I get time. Go to:: ex-pensive_expat. On Face book and we can chat privately there and easy to stay in touch
Hey Darrell, I've been a long time subscriber, but I usually keep my mouth shut in comments. Here's what I do when I travel back and forth from the Philippines. I ALWAYS book the non-stop Philippine Airlines flight from Manila to LAX, or LAX to Manila. It's only about 15 hours, and there are no layovers in another country, no switching aircraft, and MUCH less chance of losing baggage. Then either direction, I spend a night in LA before heading either to Oklahoma, or back to the Phils. That really breaks up the long flights, and makes the travel days much less tiring. It's worth the cost of a hotel room to avoid 30 hour travel days. And... so far, I have never lost a bag. BTW... How do you spell your first name? I have seen it spelled FIVE different ways in the comments, LOL.
Darryl welcome back we missed you! I know the feeling I'm a super paranoid traveller, mostly because I've missed a flight, had flights cancelled and have slept on the floor of airports and had my baggage lost twice, once by the airlines and once by a fellow traveller. Hearing your story is why I don't like to travel like I use to. I hope you had a great visit with your son and I hope you do a few videos on your trip back home.
EVERYTHING START FROM MISTAKE EXPERINCE IS EXPERINCE MY FRIEND SOON YOU WILL KNOW THE BEST TRANSPORTATION YOU NEED TO GO TO KEEP SAFE 🙃😉😉I SUGGEST ALWAYS ASK FOR THE LOCALS DONT SHY WERE WILLING TO HELP
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat absolutely felt it from “the jeepney wasn’t leaving for another hour”. The beers was to appreciate the fact “we 🥴” got through all that hahaa ha ! Happy it’s under the bridge Cheers@
Every time I fly into USA, Los Angeles or San Francisco, I have to pick up my bags from international flight, take my bags thru customs, and then recheck them on to the domestic flight. Which is why I have mastered the art of just using carry ons. Sorry you went thru that hassle. NAIA is consistently rated as one of the least efficient international airports.
The real problem was the airlines not the airport. The hoops they put me through to get my bag was the drama. Losing the bag wasn't the problem really But getting it back was ridiculous
They had my flight plan when retiring to Manila because they asked for it when I request the jut send it to Manila and I would get it there. and even then the made me take two additional trips to Manila before they actually sent as I originally requested
This reminds me of the old dog's tale of getting flooded in the hotel I think it was in Manila. Staff there came up with a little boat to ferry them to dry ground where they could connect with other transportation
Always check to see if your luggage is checked all the way thru. Most of the time they will tell you sir you have pick up your bags in LA or whatever your port of entry is in to the USA because sometimes it has to go through customs if your end destination does not have customs. Most of the time it isn't an issue, but always make sure. Can't take anything for granted when flying anymore. The over weight limit on luggage is super annoying. They just want you to pay more. I no longer take more than a carryon when I fly unless it's for like longer than a couple of weeks then I might take one checkin bag. I like all my stuff on me now. When flying out of the Philippines always get to the airport at least 3 hours early so if that means you need to leave 10hrs before time do it or stay the day before in a hotel at or near the airport.
I keep most of my recording equipment with me on board. I had some I the checked baggage with clothing. There was no room for clothing in my carry on. But Had I left enough time it would have been okay. The real problem was getting the baggage back.
@@jimbohi3648 Thank you for the trip I will definitely check them out for my next trip. I have had several people mention them. Thanks for the comment. Many others will also be reading and learning as I am
I flew out of Cebu one time. The trip to Manila and the Airport was not really a big part of the story. Not even the lost luggage was a big deal. The main issue was the ridiculous hoops I had to jump through to get it my luggage back
I've never been fond of the airport in Taipei. There are very many high-end shops but not many choices for eating. Also I know I've walked a mile to go through carry-on screening before being allowed to board my connecting flight.
@@shaneg2499 every airline is different, some say they charge you for carry on, but I’ve never had one do it. I’ve had check in luggage destroyed. I’ve had check in luggage lost. Never again
OMG, if I had to go through all that booking of tickets, and ensuring your baggage went to and it didn't, I would end up in a padded cell for two days minimum to recover and someone else to make all the travel arrangement, lol! The whole trip, different flights is way too complicated for me, so I think you did well getting through it all....and the dogs being left of course, which would have made me frantic with worry at the end of the ordeal. I hope you enjoyed your visit with your son and daughter in law, and it made it all worth it! One question, you have skin cancer, are you having treatment in the Philippines or the US, and how are you doing, I am presuming surgery and radiotherapy? I know cancer is tricky, I have had breast cancer ( mastectomy, chemo and radiotherapy, followed by years of hormone treatment too) so have been through the process and waiting for a possible return due to the hormone complication type I had.....long story. Great video by the way, thorough , well presented, very little drama compared to how my reaction would be....if it were me that is, lots of tears and feeling overwhelmed by it all as unlike you, I am not an experienced traveler which is a whole other topic. You do inspire me, I love your travels and renovation, and living on a budget, as we are not all wealthy and wise!
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat You are welcome Darrell, all my compliments to you are genuine and hope to encourage your talent, as well as your bravery with cancer and its pressures. Well that is excellent info and great news that the hospitals there are equipped for cancer patients and can confidently treat you. I wish you all the best on anymore further surgeries/radiotherapy that you may have coming up.
“Come to our counter and give them your case number and they’ll get your bag…” (Someday) Sheesh! I would totally have assumed they were going to go into the back room and bring it out! Glad it worked out in the end 🐕🐕
So did you just get that exit clearance at the airport and was extra or part of the 1600 pesos? If so that sounds like a bargain to me because my Exit Clearance was 2000 pesos plus a half of a day to get it.😮
The one thing I didn't get is how long your trip was for....I come to rhe Phillipines from Australia, lucky me, 8 hr flight, although there is always delays, for my 2 weeks I ONLY take my 7 kg carry on luggage and a small manbag...no checking in-or out for luggage, soooo much quicker, you just have to be frugal with what you take and really need, dress up in heavy clothing already and the other things I'm sure you can wash....good luck on the next adventure, maybe worth it to book a local Manila hotel a day prior which is what I do before going home as you need to consider unforeseen delays...😊
I stayed for 11 days. Thank you for the suggestions. I was taking my recording equipment as I had planned on doing at least two videos when I was there. But thanks for the suggestion
I'm liking the SDSU shirt, my college way back in the 80s and four years of playing football there. I grew up here in San Diego and have only moved for about six years out of college and moved back when I quit playing ball. I love the Philippines and go there twice a year or more for at least a month. Of course I have a girlfriend there and we travel to other islands and I base myself in my condo in Cebu or LapuLapu to be exact. I can't wait until my next trip in the beginning of November coming back to the U.S. before Christmas.
oi vey, what a disaster of events. now I'm getting nervous about my trip in 2 weeks to the Philippines from Texas. going from Austin to sfo, then to Taipei, then to Cebu. I checked with the airlines (austin) and they said my luggage would automatically be transferred to my next flight. I think I'll check to see if my luggage is indeed transferred at sfo by asking them after I land there. luckily, I have a 5-and-a-half-hour layover. should give me enough time to check.
Flew from Cebu to get my connection to Europe in Manila in 2015. The plane from Cebu ran late and the international airport is an hour from the national airport in heavy traffic. Needless to say I missed my flight arriving at the same time the flight was leaving. Take away.. Allow plenty, plenty of time when trying to leave the Philippines.
I wish I could just deal with any seat on the flight and save some money but I am long legged. Not to mention I deal with panic attacks by being in the dark closed in. What's with when they say you need to close the shades for the whole flight. I like natural light and being able to see my surroundings. This coming trip I decided to pay a premium for more leg room and wanting a isle seat. Last time I brought a large bag with enough clothes for two weeks and checked it in but had no issues. Found out I had laundry service at my hotel and never wore most of the clothes. So this time pack lite for carry on. That's the main reason I didn't want to stay at the Drake hotel. I didn't see laundry service at the hotel.
There is laundry service at the next block. But the drake is not for everyone. But if guys not used to traveling go there Eric and Mercy are willing to help
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I could see myself at the Drake when I am looking for a place to rent to save money. But this trip is more about a vacation so spending a bit more is ok.
I have flown in and out of the Philippines many times and every time I came back to the United States it would clearly state over the announcement that whether you're entering the United States or transiting that you'll have to pick up your luggage and recheck it in again.
Maybe they must have forgot to mention it when they was about to land. I have used both major airlines that transit through Taipei and the three times they did mention it on my flights. Either way it must have been rather frustrating to have to go through something like that. Definitely feel ya when it comes to the drama.
The problem wasn't actually losing the luggage. That just happened from time to time and I know better next time. The real mindless drama was just trying to get it back. That required 2 additional trips to Manila After I got back.
I had a similar problem with Hawaiian airlines, US to Davao. They told me my checked bag would go all the way to Davao. However in Manila right before I got on my Philippine airlines flight to Davao, I asked if my bag was going all the way to DVO. Two employees looked at me, one said definitely yes, the other definitely no. I had to guess. I missed my DVO flight and yes my bag was in Manila customs waiting for me to claim not checked all the way through to DVO. Ever since I only fly Philippine airlines and never had a problem with checked bags on connecting flights
Genesis bus leaves Clark Airport about an hour early but it always stops at Clark. Used to be a half hour pit stop or less, lately it eats up an hour. Never seen one late and I use them twenty to thirty times a year. Bags are never checked through unless the trips are all on one ticket and you always collect bags and re check after going through Customs except for the Guam stop, you re check in Hawaii.
Ha ha. Sorry but I’ve done the same thing. Horror story. So sorry for you. At least you got home and a hurricane hadn’t taken your roof off. Still a good lesson for next time All ended well?
I needed 0another account and for that I did need to go back. I tried 8 or 9 different internet banks to open an account. But I couldn't get beyond the facial recognition. It figured out I was not inside the US.
@Ex-Pensive_Expat you can get a cab from the bus station to the airport it's very close. I agree the Genesis bus is the best option as it drops you right at the airport, but if you miss it and are considering a car the pasay bus might be a cheaper option at least until about 9pm. After that the pasay bus goes via Cubao which is a total disaster.
When You go from an Asian Airline from Asia to the USA than an US Airline from Cali to Texas then You have to transfer your own check bag yourself in Cali......I had the same situation in reverse on my 1st trip to the P.I. (CHI-LA on American Airlines- then LAX to Taiwan-Manila on Eva) Fortunately I asked the right employee for instructions at LAX and I Got My Bag and transferred it to EVA Air with no issues- But I will say that LAX is kind of a Cluster F - - - lol
Yes I always return with Carry on only, The extra stay money Through me off, That Couple hundreds always, I leave empty come back full lol, Its a pain I know, I try to go home 1 to 2 years, 13 A Permanent Visa. Enjoy
I always stay at a hotel within walking distance to the airportl 1 day BEFORE my flight with a carry on bag only and stay at the airline lounges. It's extra dollars but worth it. Showers, delicious foods, incredible amenities. STRESS FREE
That’s my style too. Even when I’m abroad. The price compensates for stress which has been proven to shorten life. Either that or start really early. The worst that could happen is that you spend more time in a coffee shop or restaurant in the airport.
I was brining my recording equipment so that wouldn't have worked for me unless I brought no clothing etc. I had wanted to do a couple videos while I was there
@@robbydad4321 Well that ticket was non refundable and when on a limited budget we do the best we can
@@robbydad4321 I treat myself like royalty when I travel internationally. Purchasing a Direct flight if possible and no more than 1 connecting flights. I don't care if I have to pay a premium rate and ALWAYS get a seat on an isle ALL THE WAY. THROUGH. My carry on bag can easily carry a week's worth of clothes. Most towns in the USA has a salvation army or Goodwill store. I have bought a new wardrobe for $50 or less. My son has clothes I can wear and if I was carrying expensive photographic equipment I would definitely put that in my carry on bag. I can easily buy a few items of clothes upon my arrival instead of risking losing my expensive gear. The only thing you can't control is the weather and flight cancellations.
Same
Well, with your calm voice it was less stressful as you told it, but I can empathize. Glad to know you got your bag back, you came home to take care of your dog, and you made it back safely.
I can't believe they didn't forward my luggage. I just still don't understand it.
Am I the only one who thought this was a video about how moving to the Philippines was a mistake and you were leaving? Clickbait of the century!
No you're not. But I'm pretty straight forward and avoid clickbait. I don't want that reputation. You only have a few words to describe what's in the video. The video is about mistakes I made leaving the Philippines. I thought the / symbol would show a separate issue and the main problem was the drama of getting my luggage back. Sorry if you felt I was misleading
@@Ex-Pensive_ExpatActually I thought the biggest mistake was leaving haha
@@gregwil694🎉 tru
No there are only so many words you can use in a video title.So there were baggage mistakes I made from the beginning during and after. That's what I tried to cover by example of my experience
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat No I understand and didn't think click bait at all. Frankly, if I see it's you who's produced the video and I have the time, I watch it. I've seen enough of them to know it will most likely be worth listening to. Got your luggage back?
Hey Darrell try Qatar next time out of Clark. They have one stop to DFW in Doha and your bags will go through in Doha to DFW, no need to worry about them. If you grab the right flight layover is only about 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours in Doha, plenty of time to change gates, and check out a cool airport! Safe travels! Oh, and you can book directly with them in the app and avoid a travel agency.
I will definitely look into that on my next trip to the US
This is exactly why I always leave or arrive at the airport five hours before I actually need to be there. To avoid any potential pop-up problems.
The main problem was with the luggage at the almost end of the trip.
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I AM glad You received them back in the end.
Did someone drop the ball or was there some kind of unknown problem from the beginning when at the baggage counter...?
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat The reason I ask this is because sometimes we don't always ask the right questions. And just assume that all is well.
@@kyleesteban467 Exactly! It never occured to me the baggage wouldn't have gone all the way through
@@kyleesteban467 I didn't look to see if my baggage had been checked in all the way to the final destination. The real problem was trying to get it back
You are gifted with that great voice for telling a story. The anxieties of travelling and potentially missing flights and being separated from belongings is something most of us can relateto. I've noticed airlines have played on our anxieties by charging extra for "accident insurance" and the ability to change plans at the last minute.
Yes I didn't have the choice to change but in the beginning I had the choice to choose the longer layover. Next time I'll go for the longer layover. That would have allowed me to get the luggage checked in on the next flight
I will tell you one thing braddah, I’m so glad I’m a senior and be able to use disability services because Airports, Airlines and people in general respect you and pretty much assist you in every way they can to ensure you are taken good care of. You can get through check-in quick and fast and they make sure (and they tell you so) that my luggages will arrive to my destination without having to worry about it during layover(s). This applies to both international or domestic flights. I did experienced a luggage that didn’t make it to my destination BUT it was purely my fault. I inadvertently placed one of my Power Banks in check-in luggage instead inside my carryon/backpack. My luggage was held temporarily, which later was flown to my airport though my power bank was (I’m able to retrieve it later at the layover airport). Lesson is here is make sure to pack anything - most electronics and or anything related to batteries - inside your carryon bags and NEVER inside check-in luggage’s to avoid airport security issues.
Losing the bag was not even a head ache. Retrieving my bag with all the hoops the airlines made me jump through was ridiculous
My story is much nicer. I left Cebu for Dumaguete by bus. I gave my bag to the driver and watched him put it in the bus luggage compartment. I got off at the last stop in Dumaguete and the bag was not there. The co piolet on the bus (for lack of a better name) said 'Oh I remember that bag. The was taken off at the previous stop. The woman said it wasn't hers." After talking for a few minutes, the driver said he would get the bag back to me. He gave me his personal phone number and was going to drop my bag off at the Go Hotel around the corner where I was staying. I thought the bag was lost ... or it would take several hours to find. So I went out to grab some dinner. An hour later my bag was at the hotel waiting for me. I went back to thank the driver ... but he was gone and just ended a 21 day (yes twenty one day) work shift and had a few days off to go back to his family.
I made 3 separate trips to Manila before I got my bag back. Nothing to do with the Philippines NAIA or a Filipino airline company
Thank you for sharing this difficult video. You always think about other people, which is how I am too. Respect. Sorry you had to go through all of that stress. We live and learn though, and I'm sure you will figure out a better way for next time.
Thank you my friend. If it saves others from the same experience then it was worth making the video
My heart stopped when the guy from the basement said “I no it’s still in Taipei, I’ll have it here tomorrow”, that’s one thing I heard before coming to Philippines is “things get done when they GET DONE”, I didn’t understand it at first but this video and the way everyone is here is so chilled and not stressed about anything lol… only my visit to a hospital was different where they fret over westerners health more than locals, one local told me “we don’t want you tourists to die here, we want you to have a good experience”, so the doctors were rushing around looking at my tests and they were 5 stars in my treatment and care, people in bed nxt to me even checked with doctors on how my results were progressing etc… Philippine people are the nicest in Southeast Asia in my opinion…
I am pleased to hear about your experience. Sounds very much like mine most of the time. But sorry it was related to a health issue.
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I had X-rays for/and included in a yearly health screening and they found a stone that appeared to be going through my bladder & it was quite large, they did more imaging and found the stone to be just floating in my abdomen & the soreness in my lower abdomen was my prostate flared up , nothing serious either way but they just like to cover all bases (from what I’ve witnessed), very good at there jobs, 😀✌🏽
I had chest X-rays here once for pneumonia and I think they were about $8 - $10
😂😂😂 the happy traveler. As an ex-airline employee, i feel your pain. During my tenure with one of the majors, I've dealt with and resolve many baggage problems/complaints, some were easy to resolve, some were not, but then and now i do reminds friends/family, ask the questions before leaving the counter. I'm sure you learnt your lessons, passed with an "A" and for the future you now know what to do......welcome home, my friend.
Yes I've learned lol. Thank you my friend!1
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Both of my trips. I had carry-ons only.
I'm not a seasoned traveler so I do the simplest most direct thing.
Get there early and people watch.
Find my gate and wait.
On my turn flight. I had an 11.5 hour layover. I don't recall setting there for 11+ hours but I must have. Watching the flights come and go in Taipei helps the time pass.
To bad it was such a frustrating trip.
We all have one now and then.
Cheers brother ✌️.
The trip to the airport was only an adventure. Losing my luggage was not a head ache. That happens and should have been easily resolved and not the nightmare taking 3 trips to manila just to retrieve my bag
All's well that ends well. That was a tidy little tale you told...very succinct.
Thank you my friend
Darrell, I hope that the pain that you went through will help someone else.
That is exactly the reason for this video
it doesnt happen everytime before you go make sure that the day you choose is less people book early list of the thing you need and stay calm anyway your here not to stress yourself but to relax😁😉😉 everything should be plan accordingly Filipinos here keep safe travellers
OMG! I relived my experience thru your video......whew...I feel for you! Whenever possible I stay at the airport the day before within WALKING distance! And if possible I do not check luggage if I'm coming back soon, just a carry on.
The real drama, at the end of the video and getting my luggage back is what was ridiculous.. Getting to the airport was just an adventure Hahah..
Great video. You are funny and probably don't know it. 😂 It's the way you said you had to relive it at the end cracked me up. Sorry about all of that confusion. I have a friend that wants to come with me when I finally roll out and come to the the Philippines, he would have given up and went back home if he just found out the baggage never made it. 😂
Glad you enjoyed it Getting it back was the drama. Leaving it in LA was a decision I made. That's why I said Mistake"s" when leaving the Philippines. Leaving the Philippines wasn't the mistake.
Thanks for another Great video! Glad you're home safe..
Thank you my friend. I'll have a follow up shortly
Man, I am so sorry. I hope I never have to leave to go back to America so far then they will do everything online bank account transactions secure deposits I’m good. But I’m glad you made it back safe. Look forward to seeing you one day.
I had lost my ATM and needed to replace it. I also needed to open another account and couldn't open it online
Had a similar issue when we flew back from Manila to Tokyo to LAX/Home via Seattle on Delta. Our bags made it to Seattle, but we had to go collect them going outside the secure area and so we had to go through the full check in process again You're right after so many hours in the air it's exhausting. We're going back to the Philippines in January and I'm already getting stressed about the airport process. This time it's ANA with a short layover in Haneda. Your video reminds me that I need to call ANA and double check that our bags will travel through to Manila. I don't fly often enough to be an expert, but I fly premium economy and with ANA and our previous trip on Delta we could choose our seats which gives me that peace of mind. This time I'm flying with my power wheelchair and my concern is that it arrives undamaged. I wish we could simply go down to the Port of Los Angeles and take a cruise to Manila!!!
That would be a nice trip. I would do that
@misterrjg…fyi PAL has a direct flight to/from Seattle starting this month.
@@amaliahightower Nice. How much will it cost??
That's good to know. We have direct flights on PAL from LAX . But they don't offer premium economy only business and economy I don't want to pay business class prices and don't want to squeeze into economy seats. We looked at more legroom seats and the ANA cost was only $400 more, so we chose ANA premium economy for the larger seat and lounge access@@amaliahightower
@@Ex-Pensive_ExpatOur recent one way price quote on PAL LAX to MNL was $800 pp in extra legroom seats
Had the same problem with multiple airline carriers, was flying to Alaska but changed airlines in Seattle and they didn't mark the tag as Alaska, luckily we caught it before we left on the flight. When you fly far I do suggest getting a room at the airport and make sure the ticket agent understands your FINAL destination
It's part of the problem with super cheap airline brokers. So that why the video. To explain where I went wrong and how ridiculous some airlines can be
The issue is you were on an incoming international flight and LA was point of entry to USA. You need to claim your bag as this point for customs clearance and recheck your bag.
Yes I understand at this point. But every time in the past my destination was San Diego and that is where I met my bags and went through customs.
@Ex-Pensive_Expat that happen to me when my finial was Las Vegas but changed planes in New York! I had to go through customs in Vegas! No blood, no Penalty !
Exactly and what I expected to happen again. As it always had been before
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat The airlines should have told you this. WHEN I LANDED in Chicago for my connection to Drtroit they had staff guiding you to get bags and where to take your bag for next flight.
Not a word from them
The first time I came to the philippines, I had the same sinario but with one major difference. As I had a destination and was able to pre-plan, I sent my luggage in a balakbyan box through LBC to my destination. I had to send it about 2 months before my actual arrival in the philippines, but it was well worth it because I also sent food and sundries as well. This was during the end of the plandemic, so it saved me a huge headache by just having a carry-on on my personal bag .
Yes I sent a lot through LBC and coming to the Philippines about the same time you did. Losing the bag wasn't even a head ache. The hoops the airlines made (Not filipino) to get it back was ridiculous
The timing stress was solved, but not having your bag the entire trip is terrible. The having to constantly respond & babysit the problem, that sucks bro. I've had really bad issues with bags that's why when you saw me, I had everything I was carrying on my back. Which does suck cuz I always have to reduce what I take down the the absolute bare essentials, but it prevents baggage issues. Glad you finally got your bag back in the end & I guess it has everything in it. I always had stuff stolen out of mine.
Well I was hoping to do a video or two and my carry on was most of the recording equipment and the rest was in the luggage with clothing
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat Yea I don't know if I could do the 1 backpack travel if I had to carry extra recording stuff, charging cords, batteries etc.
Microphones desk top computer, computer screen etc etc
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat You know I haven't really done the vlogger or out recording thing before but yea thats a lot. I didnt realize you also packed the PC too. So you could possibly edit & post a couple vids while in the US now that you mention that. Yea I'd have to try wearing a weeks worth of clothing on the plane for 24 hours. Not possible lol.
@@linkinemerson8620 I only edit and voice over with computer and microphones plus condenser cords etc
So basically it was all mismanagement on your part. You always check to make sure your bags are checked all the way through. Coming to the Philippines I thought I had to get my bags to go through customs, my bags did come off the conveyor belt but someone picked them up, I just made sure they were all there and they had them on my next flight.
Did you watch the video all of the way through? As I explained in the video. I have had many international multi stop multi carrier trips in my my life. South eat Asia Eastern Europe and never ever have my bags not reached the destination. Even when the final destination was the second stop in the US on the way to the destination. So yes you can all that mismanagement. That was the purpose of the video to let people know to double check. But getting the bag back was definitely not mismanagement and the main drama / problem.
Having the baggage lost wasn't a big deal at all. The problem was getting it back. That was clearly discussed in the video
@Ex-Pensive_Expat Trust me I was very relieved when I seen all my luggage come off the plane at my final stop. That's one of my fears so I try to bring a carry on if it's a long flight. If they loose it in on a non stop flight something is really wrong. Lol
Yes lol. The trip to Manila and the lost luggage was maybe 25% of the story. The drama was getting it back
@Ex-Pensive_Expat I can imagine. Nothing easy in the Philippines.
Very interesting, I had the exact same problem when I flew from DFW to Phnom Penh. The first leg was DFW to LAX, where in DFW I was not given connecting flight passes. So I get to LAX to get my next pass and they say where's your luggage? The luggage was only sent to LAX. I had to go to baggage claim for the luggage, then rush back to the ticket counter. It was also my first time at LAX, so the running around was pretty stressful. And to top it off, I lost my DL, probably at the ticket counter, and didn't notice unto going thru the TSA screening. Called multiple points of contact at LAX and DFW for lost and found, but DL has vanished. Having relocated to Cambodia , hopefully it's not needed. Fun times. Enjoyed your video as always
Wow what a story you had too
I'm a Clark (CRK)departure and arrival passenger always. I stopped going through Manila over 5 years ago...soo much more efficient, peaceful and relaxing. From there to Taipei or Incheon then to LA or SF. Always had to collect my baggage when entering the US and then check them back in for the final leg. However, the other way around..leaving US back to Clark, the bags cruise non-stop all the way to the destination, quite nice and stress free. Plus Clark has a monitor at the carousel where you can watch the handlers off load bags onto the conveyor. You can spot your luggage before it makes its round out to the collection area. Just thought Id add that in.
I love Clark and don't care for Manila but the ticket was held of what I could get out of Clark. The real drama was not the airport. it was the hoops I had to go through to get the baggage back. That was the nightmare. This time Manila was fine
i always travel light with a small backpack(phone,extra pants,t shirt underwear,meds in it),no suitcase to prevent that drama,if i need more stuff i buy it on arrival and leave it behind if i move on
I wanted to do a live stream from Texas and had my equipment with me.
Great video Darrell, what a stressful time for you, i feel traveling to Manila to get a flight can be a pain in the ass, because of traffic, its happened to myself a few times and i always give myself plenty of time, glad it all came good in the end for you, and another thing, I myself,and many of your subscribers do not see your videos as click bait, keep them coming, respect 🏴
Well you know I don't do that because you know me better than that But if you only watch the first few minutes then you didn't actually see the point of the video. So others don't need to go through what I did.
Nightmare theater. Never fly on the fly, and travel light, and I add; bring a good book or two. It is what you learned from this that has worth. Thank you if I ever fly.
Exactly!1
Sorry you had to go thru all that. On our move to Panama from the US this same thing happened, except we never got the bag back. Had to file claim for $$ compensation, which came to about half of the value of the bag's contents. We live in PH now and thank God all our luggage made it here!
The biggest drama was just getting it back even when they knew where is was the entire time
Best flight to DFW is on Qatar Airways from Clark. One layover in Doha then straight to DFW. Best meals, employees and comfort. And if your layover is longer than expected, all restaurants in Doha airport are open 24 hours unlike American based airports
Oh great. Thank you for the suggestions. I didn't even see that come up when I was looking for flights
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat it’s the only flight I take to Texas from here now….
Oh wow!! What airlines?? Qatar Airline. Fantastic. Thank you!!
thanks for sharing this. sorry you had to go through all that . fortunately, during my multi leg trip to the Philippines, I was told to always ask if my luggage was going to check through to the final destination or if I would have to check it in at the next flight. important question. I also make a habit of staying in the hotel next to the airport the night before my next flight, which really paid off one time when my luggage was left in Taipei after arriving in Cebu on my way to Duma the next day. They got the luggage there before I left Cebu but it took overnight. I always try to have atleast 3 hr layovers as well which has also saved me when theres a flight delay.
The trip to Man was an adventure and losing the luggage didn't even give me a headache. But the ridiculous hoops I had to jump through to get it back was a nightmare
Wow Darrell i was almost to have a panic attack by the time that you got your bags back. i flew china southern into LAX from MNL and ive never been treated so poorly. there was only 5 of us Americans on that massive plane and they kept all of our luggage for 5 days. and gave me grief at every chance when i changed planes in ghuangoux i thought they were going to keep me in china over some news magazines i had in my carry on. whew never again. cant stand me any chinese folks. they really hate us Americans.
We won't use that airlines again
Important info for traveling outside the US - Generally when traveling to another country, your checked in bags will go straight to your destination country. This is DIFFERENT returning to your home state. Your bags will go to the 1st US state you will land and this might not be your final state going home. Why? Because for US custom purposes, your bags will arrive at the port of origin, meaning the 1st US state it arrives, in your case LAX. Why? Because your baggage came from another country and your bags will need to clear US customs before it goes to another state.
I guess things have changed since my previous international trips
W mate awesome patience I struggle keeping my shit together when things don't go my way if I'm being honest
One thing I noticed is I din't raise my voice at them. That's from being here 2 1/2 years. Before you would have heard me down the hall
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat lol
Bless your heart! Bumps in the road, I say. Glad you made your way back home safely. 🩷
Yes. I got towage my son up on his birthday. It was worth it though
My God man thats a whole movie script. Thank you for returning for the dog.
Thank you my friend
GREAT VIDEO BROTHER!!! MY CHEST WAS GETTING TIGHT RIGHT WITH YOURS!! NICE CHANNEL BROTHER!!! THANK YOU FOR BEING SO INFORMATIVE!!! I SAW SAN DIEGO AZTECS JACKET ON YOU!! GO AZTECS!!!
Yes lol. By the way, I am your newest subscriber
Oh man. I'm so sorry you had to deal with that! Yep. We ALL do that once. You're story gave my flashbacks! These days I put my have-to-haves in my carryon. If I end up needing more I'll go and buy a pair of pants and a shirt. I wish I could forget my mad STRESSED OUT dash through DFW to catch my international flight when my connecting flight ran long.
Exactly
That happened to my Filipina wife and her sister when they were flying back to the states. They had to physically get their luggage when landing in the states in San Francisco, and then bring it to the airline that was transporting them to Florida. Couldn't believe it, your story reminded me about that. Usually your baggage will follow you, Have never heard of that before. Can feel for you in that regard. Thanks for the video, Daryl...Jim
Yes. A longer layover would have allowed me to correct that. The real drama was getting it back
Other way around: bought a chunky rice cooker in big square box in sales for 6€ at Robinsons Thailand. It was handled as oversized luggage. We arrived in Brussels in the morning … no rice cooker. . Drama galore. But at 23.00 a small delivery van stopped, with 1 item: the rice cooker.
It still survives now 10 years later
Awesome story. If they had delivered or even didn't make it so hard to get back, I wouldn't even have been bothered enough to focus on it. It was the runaround getting back that was the issue
Wow Darrel that's crazy.
I got back to Canada on midnight of this past Monday. Now I am suffering from some awful jetlag.
It's strange to not get this when I arrived in the Philippines, but I was hit hard coming back to Canada.
Say hello to the puppies for me.
Nice to see you Brad!! I'm stuck here monitoring construction. The man cave is under construction. The Glass block window need redone .
Next time you come lets plan a vlogging trip. When you land you can check in here on me for a couple days till you get over your jet lag.
@avidtraveller- There is tremendously more jet lag flying east than west.
I guess I wasn't gone long enough (11 Days). I didn't notice one worse than the other
Darrel, we always fly out of Clark using Eva Air to Taipei and then Taipei to LAX. We avoid NAIA. The difference between these airports and the services is night and day. 300% less stress at Clark. Also no horrendous commute to Manila.
The tickets that day were double the price of Menial. Only reason I went there. $680 one way
Agreed. I flew Eva for the first time going from Clark to Taipei and was super impressed with the airline. Ticket was cheap and included 1 checked back unlike the similarly priced air Asia flight to Taipei. While your at it, just skip the additional flights and stay in Taiwan instead of traveling on to the US. Amazing country.
I am definitely checking that airline from clark before I take another trip. Thank you!!
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat cost us $1300 round trip each person.
@@peteralmazan7034 I didn't know when I would return. I always fly out of Clark when ever possible
Lessons learned:
1. Book with just one booking company or one carrier. Even if the flight is multi-legged (with different airlines), they will track your checked in luggage all the way to the final destination. No need to retrieve your luggage at the carousel in between legs.
2. Best to travel with just a carry-on, if you can.
I booked with one company and my recording equipment fill my carry on and part of the checked baggage
Nothing better than a non-stop direct flight... for the little extra it costs it is worth it to avoid all the stress and problems of layovers and multiple flights. Not to mention all the extra time involved. And, if you can, especially for trips under a few weeks, try an get everything you need into carry on only - no lost bags and no waiting after you get off the plane.
There are no direct flights from the Philippines to Dallas. If there is I couldn't find one
I had planned to do a video or two from there and not all of my equipment would fit in the carry. So having everything as carry on wasn't an option
Sir, when flying internationally to the US, you must pick up your bags at the 1st entrance port and recheck them, even if it is the same airline.
I never had to do that before. I have flown internationally many time and never had that problem. The problem as I discussed at the end of the video is what a runaround I got trying to get it back. That was the point of the video. Not that it was lost. That's not enough for an entire video my friend. maybe just a passing comment. Getting it back was ridiculous
Check in bags should be retrieved on the first port of entry in the US. It must be checked by customs.
@@jl0m683 Yes. But it had never!! Ever been the case before. I had traveled internationally many times. I never landed first in San Diego always some where else first, but my baggage had always ended up in San Diego. Yes I got the message that has changed and that was the purpose of the video so others didn't make the same mistake
Travel can be crazy like that! I have had similar situations. Good subject!
Thank you my friend
What a nightmare. Glad you finally got it. Video title concerned me for a second. lol Almost sounded like you were leaving for good.
Some thought it was clickbait but in the title you only have so much space so limited to how many wards you can use
Well , it all ended well, the dogs got fed , you got your stuff back & now you’ll use that “experience” as a learning curve for future escapades. It’s stressful, but there’s always something to learn from it.
I just hope it will help others not to make the same mistake
Love the honest narrative thanks
Thank you I'm honored you noticed
You've got a voice for radio Sir!
Oh Thank you my friend!!
Yes, it will be best to stay close to the airport. Be safe 😔
The worst part was not the trip it was trying to get my baggage back
Dude, I’m so sorry that you had that happen to you. Seeing your son must have been great. When I move to Philippines my kids will be the people I will miss the most.
I did open a facebook account like you suggested so I can find a long term lease property, but have not had much luck yet. I’m still here in Utah, but have tickets for January to return to Philippines for a few months. I’d love to get together sometime so you could maybe show me how to find a place for long term lease in Iloilo. I wish I could contact you privately but I’m not great at figuring out how to email you from UA-cam 🤣.
Glad you’re back to Philippines and did finally get your things back. When I read your title I was afraid you meant you were leaving Philippines. As always, take care my friend
Certainly we can get together when you come. I also want to hang out in Iloilo when I get time. Go to:: ex-pensive_expat. On Face book and we can chat privately there and easy to stay in touch
Hey Darrell, I've been a long time subscriber, but I usually keep my mouth shut in comments. Here's what I do when I travel back and forth from the Philippines. I ALWAYS book the non-stop Philippine Airlines flight from Manila to LAX, or LAX to Manila. It's only about 15 hours, and there are no layovers in another country, no switching aircraft, and MUCH less chance of losing baggage. Then either direction, I spend a night in LA before heading either to Oklahoma, or back to the Phils. That really breaks up the long flights, and makes the travel days much less tiring. It's worth the cost of a hotel room to avoid 30 hour travel days. And... so far, I have never lost a bag. BTW... How do you spell your first name? I have seen it spelled FIVE different ways in the comments, LOL.
It's spelt Darrell. Thanks for the comment my friend. I wasn't actually too upset about losing the bag. Getting back was the nightmare
Mate, carry on bags only. What ever can go wrong will go wrong every time. Peace and love.
Thank you Bro. I wasn't overly upset about the bag not making it all the way. Getting it back was ridiculous
Wow! What a great idea!
What do you do when you have more than carry-on?
Stupid suggestion!
@@antony3678 I appreciate the thoughts and suggestions
What a tooth-grinder! It's carry-on baggage for me from now on! Glad you got home safe, D!
Thank you Bob. I still hope to see you here some day
Darryl welcome back we missed you! I know the feeling I'm a super paranoid traveller, mostly because I've missed a flight, had flights cancelled and have slept on the floor of airports and had my baggage lost twice, once by the airlines and once by a fellow traveller. Hearing your story is why I don't like to travel like I use to. I hope you had a great visit with your son and I hope you do a few videos on your trip back home.
Thank you my friend. Having baggage lost wasn't really the problem. The problem was getting it back
EVERYTHING START FROM MISTAKE EXPERINCE IS EXPERINCE MY FRIEND SOON YOU WILL KNOW THE BEST TRANSPORTATION YOU NEED TO GO TO KEEP SAFE 🙃😉😉I SUGGEST ALWAYS ASK FOR THE LOCALS DONT SHY WERE WILLING TO HELP
Thank you Jeffrey !! BTW. I'm your newest subscriber
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat Yes i am new subscriber and you can consider me as a friend too
Of coarse Jeffrey
This was a story that makes me wanna crack a beer on a comfy sofa.
Hahah.. It's a bit weak in the beginning I guess but the drama was at the end. Getting my luggage back and the hoops to jump through were ridiculous
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat absolutely felt it from “the jeepney wasn’t leaving for another hour”. The beers was to appreciate the fact “we 🥴” got through all that hahaa ha ! Happy it’s under the bridge Cheers@
@@vicariouswitness Thank you my friend!!
Every time I fly into USA, Los Angeles or San Francisco, I have to pick up my bags from international flight, take my bags thru customs, and then recheck them on to the domestic flight. Which is why I have mastered the art of just using carry ons. Sorry you went thru that hassle.
NAIA is consistently rated as one of the least efficient international airports.
The real problem was the airlines not the airport. The hoops they put me through to get my bag was the drama. Losing the bag wasn't the problem really But getting it back was ridiculous
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat yes I had a lost luggage issue with United in Nicaragua. They sent me into the belly of the plane to look for it..??
They had my flight plan when retiring to Manila because they asked for it when I request the jut send it to Manila and I would get it there. and even then the made me take two additional trips to Manila before they actually sent as I originally requested
This reminds me of the old dog's tale of getting flooded in the hotel I think it was in Manila. Staff there came up with a little boat to ferry them to dry ground where they could connect with other transportation
My mistake, it was Thailand hahaha
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Hahaha... Yes I remember that video too!!
Always check to see if your luggage is checked all the way thru. Most of the time they will tell you sir you have pick up your bags in LA or whatever your port of entry is in to the USA because sometimes it has to go through customs if your end destination does not have customs. Most of the time it isn't an issue, but always make sure. Can't take anything for granted when flying anymore. The over weight limit on luggage is super annoying. They just want you to pay more. I no longer take more than a carryon when I fly unless it's for like longer than a couple of weeks then I might take one checkin bag. I like all my stuff on me now. When flying out of the Philippines always get to the airport at least 3 hours early so if that means you need to leave 10hrs before time do it or stay the day before in a hotel at or near the airport.
I keep most of my recording equipment with me on board. I had some I the checked baggage with clothing. There was no room for clothing in my carry on. But Had I left enough time it would have been okay. The real problem was getting the baggage back.
Similar situations why I quit checking bags. Good story though. Thanks for sharing. big like 👍
Thank you my friend
Counting the months till we leave Ohio forever,,,happy days😊
I'm sure it's exciting
Wow that's absolutely crazy that is why I take Eva Airlines into Taipei then onward to Cebu
I haven't really heard of Eva. The problem was getting it back. requiring multi trips to Manila needlessly
I understand bro that would drive me crazy but the airline I always use is EVA it is based in Taiwan never a problem never a hitch with anything
@@jimbohi3648 Thank you for the trip I will definitely check them out for my next trip. I have had several people mention them. Thanks for the comment. Many others will also be reading and learning as I am
Cebu , after using NAIA, is preferable. Direct Cebu flights are not stressful.
I flew out of Cebu one time. The trip to Manila and the Airport was not really a big part of the story. Not even the lost luggage was a big deal. The main issue was the ridiculous hoops I had to jump through to get it my luggage back
I've never been fond of the airport in Taipei. There are very many high-end shops but not many choices for eating. Also I know I've walked a mile to go through carry-on screening before being allowed to board my connecting flight.
I guess I was lucky
That sounds like a horrible experience. Hope you had fun with your son though.
Yes it was great just to be in the same place.
Tis story got my stress level up, just like when I have to deal with the VA
If it saves you what I went through then it was worth it
You are right. You can hear it in you're voice sometimes for the 2nd go-around.
The runaround getting it back was ridiculous
I never let airline control my luggage. I do 2 carry on bags. I always know where my luggage is, drama free
I thought only 1 carry-on bag was allowed, and like a backpack that you put under the seat in front of you.
Good idea. I didn't know you could take two carry-ons
@@shaneg2499 every airline is different, some say they charge you for carry on, but I’ve never had one do it. I’ve had check in luggage destroyed. I’ve had check in luggage lost. Never again
The same thing wouldn't happen again. I would just choose the option with a longer layover. There is no Direct flight to DFW
OMG, if I had to go through all that booking of tickets, and ensuring your baggage went to and it didn't, I would end up in a padded cell for two days minimum to recover and someone else to make all the travel arrangement, lol!
The whole trip, different flights is way too complicated for me, so I think you did well getting through it all....and the dogs being left of course, which would have made me frantic with worry at the end of the ordeal. I hope you enjoyed your visit with your son and daughter in law, and it made it all worth it!
One question, you have skin cancer, are you having treatment in the Philippines or the US, and how are you doing, I am presuming surgery and radiotherapy? I know cancer is tricky, I have had breast cancer ( mastectomy, chemo and radiotherapy, followed by years of hormone treatment too) so have been through the process and waiting for a possible return due to the hormone complication type I had.....long story.
Great video by the way, thorough , well presented, very little drama compared to how my reaction would be....if it were me that is, lots of tears and feeling overwhelmed by it all as unlike you, I am not an experienced traveler which is a whole other topic. You do inspire me, I love your travels and renovation, and living on a budget, as we are not all wealthy and wise!
I'm having surgery and treatment here in the Philippines. Thank you so much for the amazing compliments my friend
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat You are welcome Darrell, all my compliments to you are genuine and hope to encourage your talent, as well as your bravery with cancer and its pressures. Well that is excellent info and great news that the hospitals there are equipped for cancer patients and can confidently treat you. I wish you all the best on anymore further surgeries/radiotherapy that you may have coming up.
Thank you!
“Come to our counter and give them your case number and they’ll get your bag…”
(Someday)
Sheesh! I would totally have assumed they were going to go into the back room and bring it out! Glad it worked out in the end 🐕🐕
Exactly what I thought. Geezzz!!
What a nightmare,stress is an understatement.tc bud
It's ridiculous just trying to get your bag back. It wasn't losing it that was the drama
An investment in an air tag/smart tag or tile for the checked luggage may come in handy to let you know your luggage is near your location.
Thanks for the suggestion
So did you just get that exit clearance at the airport and was extra or part of the 1600 pesos? If so that sounds like a bargain to me because my Exit Clearance was 2000 pesos plus a half of a day to get it.😮
No I got it in Angeles City immigration office when was renewing my visa
/there there,. all is good. Don't scare me like that!
Losing the bag was my fault in the end. But getting the bag back was ridiculous.
The one thing I didn't get is how long your trip was for....I come to rhe Phillipines from Australia, lucky me, 8 hr flight, although there is always delays, for my 2 weeks I ONLY take my 7 kg carry on luggage and a small manbag...no checking in-or out for luggage, soooo much quicker, you just have to be frugal with what you take and really need, dress up in heavy clothing already and the other things I'm sure you can wash....good luck on the next adventure, maybe worth it to book a local Manila hotel a day prior which is what I do before going home as you need to consider unforeseen delays...😊
I stayed for 11 days. Thank you for the suggestions. I was taking my recording equipment as I had planned on doing at least two videos when I was there. But thanks for the suggestion
Love the shirt you're wearing 😊🤗
Thank you !
I'm liking the SDSU shirt, my college way back in the 80s and four years of playing football there. I grew up here in San Diego and have only moved for about six years out of college and moved back when I quit playing ball. I love the Philippines and go there twice a year or more for at least a month. Of course I have a girlfriend there and we travel to other islands and I base myself in my condo in Cebu or LapuLapu to be exact. I can't wait until my next trip in the beginning of November coming back to the U.S. before Christmas.
Might be nice to meet if we are in the same area at the same time
Good morning, I referred over by kuyastorm. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for stopping by, you are welcome here! He's a good guy
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat much appreciated sir.
oi vey, what a disaster of events. now I'm getting nervous about my trip in 2 weeks to the Philippines from Texas. going from Austin to sfo, then to Taipei, then to Cebu. I checked with the airlines (austin) and they said my luggage would automatically be transferred to my next flight. I think I'll check to see if my luggage is indeed transferred at sfo by asking them after I land there. luckily, I have a 5-and-a-half-hour layover. should give me enough time to check.
If I had asked in advance it would have made a huge difference. That's why I made the video about it. Hopefully save others from the same problems.
Flew from Cebu to get my connection to Europe in Manila in 2015.
The plane from Cebu ran late and the international airport is an hour from the national airport in heavy traffic.
Needless to say I missed my flight arriving at the same time the flight was leaving.
Take away.. Allow plenty, plenty of time when trying to leave the Philippines.
Yes exactly>>. Beware of the short layover
I wish I could just deal with any seat on the flight and save some money but I am long legged. Not to mention I deal with panic attacks by being in the dark closed in. What's with when they say you need to close the shades for the whole flight. I like natural light and being able to see my surroundings. This coming trip I decided to pay a premium for more leg room and wanting a isle seat. Last time I brought a large bag with enough clothes for two weeks and checked it in but had no issues. Found out I had laundry service at my hotel and never wore most of the clothes. So this time pack lite for carry on. That's the main reason I didn't want to stay at the Drake hotel. I didn't see laundry service at the hotel.
There is laundry service at the next block. But the drake is not for everyone. But if guys not used to traveling go there Eric and Mercy are willing to help
@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I could see myself at the Drake when I am looking for a place to rent to save money. But this trip is more about a vacation so spending a bit more is ok.
I have flown in and out of the Philippines many times and every time I came back to the United States it would clearly state over the announcement that whether you're entering the United States or transiting that you'll have to pick up your luggage and recheck it in again.
Not this airlines. I was awake the entire trip
Maybe they must have forgot to mention it when they was about to land.
I have used both major airlines that transit through Taipei and the three times they did mention it on my flights.
Either way it must have been rather frustrating to have to go through something like that. Definitely feel ya when it comes to the drama.
The problem wasn't actually losing the luggage. That just happened from time to time and I know better next time. The real mindless drama was just trying to get it back. That required 2 additional trips to Manila After I got back.
I had a similar problem with Hawaiian airlines, US to Davao. They told me my checked bag would go all the way to Davao. However in Manila right before I got on my Philippine airlines flight to Davao, I asked if my bag was going all the way to DVO. Two employees looked at me, one said definitely yes, the other definitely no. I had to guess. I missed my DVO flight and yes my bag was in Manila customs waiting for me to claim not checked all the way through to DVO. Ever since I only fly Philippine airlines and never had a problem with checked bags on connecting flights
Yes and just be concerned especially with short layovers
Thx for this!
You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed it!
😉👍 Welcome to Los Angeles ✨️
I was only there a couple hours. But thank you. I've been there many times
Genesis bus leaves Clark Airport about an hour early but it always stops at Clark. Used to be a half hour pit stop or less, lately it eats up an hour. Never seen one late and I use them twenty to thirty times a year. Bags are never checked through unless the trips are all on one ticket and you always collect bags and re check after going through Customs except for the Guam stop, you re check in Hawaii.
Exactly why I had started to stress when I was 10 minutes late. They have always very punctual when I have used them. I use them about 5 times a year
I’m sorry you had to go through that ordeal
Yes it was uncomfortable be if a few benefit as I would have had I seen the first. Then it was worth it
Ha ha. Sorry but I’ve done the same thing. Horror story. So sorry for you. At least you got home and a hurricane hadn’t taken your roof off. Still a good lesson for next time All ended well?
Yes. Exactly
Do you always have to fly back home just to get new credit cards/atm cards?
I needed 0another account and for that I did need to go back. I tried 8 or 9 different internet banks to open an account. But I couldn't get beyond the facial recognition. It figured out I was not inside the US.
I flew too much in life. My rule to every flier - NEVER CHECK A BAG.
I was bringing my recording equipment as carry on and more in the lug along with clothing
You prob know alresdy but you can get a bus to Pasay from the Dau bus station or Marquee mall.
They generally leave about every 30 mins.
Yes. But I was going to the airport.
@Ex-Pensive_Expat you can get a cab from the bus station to the airport it's very close.
I agree the Genesis bus is the best option as it drops you right at the airport, but if you miss it and are considering a car the pasay bus might be a cheaper option at least until about 9pm. After that the pasay bus goes via Cubao which is a total disaster.
@@Matt-or8in Thank you for the info!!
You might as well stay overnight in a hotel nearest the airport so you won't be late for your flight.
I hadn't had the problem before and the Point to Point bus is typically 100% on time
Stay safe from that rain Bro. I know How it is 😂😅😊
Thank you my friend!
When You go from an Asian Airline from Asia to the USA than an US Airline from Cali to Texas then You have to transfer your own check bag yourself in Cali......I had the same situation in reverse on my 1st trip to the P.I. (CHI-LA on American Airlines- then LAX to Taiwan-Manila on Eva) Fortunately I asked the right employee for instructions at LAX and I Got My Bag and transferred it to EVA Air with no issues- But I will say that LAX is kind of a Cluster F - - - lol
Thanks for the tip. Losing the bag wasn't a big deal. The drama getting it back was ridiculous
Welcome to the Philippines my friend 🤣🤪
Thank you. My 4th arrival Haha.. I was gone 11 days after 2 1/2 years
So how long were you you actually in Dallas Kuya ?
It was 11 days total.
Yes I always return with Carry on only, The extra stay money Through me off, That Couple hundreds always, I leave empty come back full lol, Its a pain I know, I try to go home 1 to 2 years, 13 A Permanent Visa. Enjoy
I was carrying my recording equipment computer etc. Not really enough room for clothing and equipment.
Well, hope u had a nice time with your friends and family ..........
I did, Thank you my friend