Wow, I cant believe that the point here is being missed. (in my opinion). The point is his reason for why NOT Manilla. For an aircraft captain to say I didn't go to an major, well resourced international airport because I'm unfamiliar - doesn't deserve to hold a command. Arent we supposed to handle anything thrown at us? Good grief - Ive not been to Manilla, that is NO excuse. And if the issue was not so serious and did not require getting on the ground ASAP, and the loss of one hydraulic system is not so serious etc etc, then KK was NOT the best choice, HK was.