My first flight was as an infant so for obvious reasons I don't remember all the details. However the first flight I could remember was PAL,
AB) (MNL / RPLL), Philippines">MNL-
AB) (CEB / RPVM), Philippines">CEB in a BAC-1-11.
Its better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than be in the air wishing you were on the ground. Fly safe!