I know right, but lahat nmn ng airlines are experiencing delays, i think that is inevitable sa mga airlines. my husband was flying to the philippines more often last 2013 ( i think every 3 month) he took different airlines na. PAL-Cathay-Korean airlines-Air canada, some of them got delays, some or not. so di mo ma avoid and delays.he took PAl when he went here last Oct.2013 parang wala nmn syang problem. a family friend of mine took PAL also last november and wala namang delays. so there are factors, but it is also innevitable. im just saying, direct flight sya, less connceting-less lay overs. ;D