Tuesday, October 12, 2010

ABOARD ZEST AIR FOR A FIRST TIMER



 “Kaya Asian Spirit pangalan nyan, dahil pag sa taas ka na, magiging spirit ka,” It was a running joke, of course before it changed its name to Zest Air, and that makes any first time flyer to be anxious. And here it was, 2 months after booking, I’d get a first hand account of how it is to fly in the most affordable flight in town: Zest Air.
October 9. It was supposed to be my parent’s anniversary, but there I was, taking a taxicab to the airport at 0930h. We queued and waited until it was time for us to get on board. A congenial flight attendant tirelessly welcomed everyone.I looked for my seat and settled. 
Since it was my first time, I can not yet compare my flying experience so I took everything lightly and without any judgment. I took everything as part of an adventure, a rush that keeps me alive. The machines are noisy but it was not big of a deal for me. I figured airbuses are made that way. 
I enjoyed my first flight a lot that I was shocked, ironically, to know that we would land any minute from then. We were informed that we arrived thirty minutes earlier than expected. I haven’t gotten enough of the flight yet. Thankfully, we arrived Kalibo airport safe.




October 10. In going back to Manila, we took the night flight boarding the Cessna plane. While in midair, we had the pleasure to be having hobnobs with the flight attendants. One of whom is Carmella. From her, we were told that it’s ok to take pictures with the pilot, which we did when we landed Manila. Due to air traffic in Domestic airport, we were suspended up in the air for minutes. It was hard, of course, because air pressure made our ears nearly deaf. But up there, it was good to see lights around the metro. Once landed, we took pictures with the whole crew.


 My first flight in Zest Air was great, being a backpack traveler. All my qualms were laid to rest. As a matter of fact, we are planning to take advantage of the Voyager Card privilege, and make Zest Air our “official airline.”

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