It’s been years since my husband and I traveled as a couple. We made an unspoken decision to prioritize our free time with our three children.
Lately, we've been enjoying lunch dates while the kids are at school. Now, I think it's time to take things a step further and fly off to a city we've missed—Bangkok.
We both agreed that a three-day, two-night getaway would be perfect for now, especially with the convenient flight times we booked through Philippine Airlines (PAL). We also scored great deals, which tempted us to treat ourselves to Business Class seats, easily paid for with my Maya prepaid card.
Traveling without the kids already made our trip less worrisome, but the Business Class experience truly elevated our quick getaway. From the moment we booked our seats, we enjoyed benefits like increased baggage allowance, complimentary airport lounge access, and priority check-in and boarding.
With spacious seats, extra legroom, full-course meals, unlimited drinks (including champagne), dedicated staff, better entertainment options, and a more private cabin, the flight was incredibly comfortable and enjoyable. Plus, we were among the first to disembark, with our luggage arriving first on the carousel as well.
Flying Business Class is truly a treat and a fantastic gift for your loved ones. Maya, a digital wallet and banking platform, is offering a chance to win year-round PAL Business Class flights for 2025—until March 31 only. One grand winner will receive Mabuhay Miles for 12 Business Class flights (eight domestic and four international). Two runners-up will each receive Mabuhay Miles for 12 Business Class flights (10 domestic and two international). Additionally, two consolation prizes, each equivalent to Mabuhay Miles for 12 domestic Economy flights, will be given away.
Every ₱500 transaction using Maya earns you one raffle entry. This includes payments made through QR codes and cards for both online and offline purchases, which we used during our trip. From trip preparations such as buying sim cards and booking rides to get around Bangkok to paying for our meals and pasalubong, the Maya prepaid card is a convenient payment option (with lower exchange rates) that you can check in real-time via the app. You can also put your card on hold in case you’ve misplaced it, and reactivate it again with just a few steps.
We're also building our travel fund with Maya’s Personal Goals and Time Deposit Plus, which allows us to earn up to 5.75 percent. For those in need of a quick loan, Maya Easy Credit allows you to borrow up to ₱30,000 for monthly expenses or emergencies. There’s also the Maya Personal Loan, where you can borrow up to ₱250,000. Both options are subject to credit evaluation.
As parents, we manage part of our children’s allowance through Maya. With the app’s @username feature, sending money has never been easier. You can also cash in, pay bills, buy load, and more—all conveniently done within the app, while earning raffle entries, too!