In a year and a half, this is my 7th time on standby travel in Manila’s Ninoy Aquino Inconsiderate Airport.

I like to believe I am now a bonafide member of the Frequent Flier NAIA Standby Chapter.

My 3 survival MUST-HAVES are:

My last tip: It’s OK to whoop with joy when your name is finally called for an available seat.

People may think you’re weird (yes you are), but it’s ok. You can smile all the way to your discounted seat.