The few times I’ve been granted access to PAL’s Mabuhay Lounge at NAIA Terminal 2 have always been spent nursing a hot bowl of their famous arroz caldo. It’s a favorite of frequent travelers as it sets the tone for the trip, whether it’s a long-haul flight or a quick hop to Visayas or Mindanao.
The pandemic, however, put a stop to all nonessential travel. Even now that some airlines have expanded their flight routes 10 months after the initial lockdown, the safety protocols one needs to complete before boarding a plane have taken some of the fun out of traveling.
Instead of waiting for things to normalize, one of the largest inflight caterers began offering in the second part of th…
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