Promo Fares for the Rainy Days

Remember the law of supply and demand during the economics classes in college? Now, I recall that law because it's funny how so many promotional fares come up when you don't really need them. It's past summer and classes have started. For families such as mine, we'd rather travel together. Anyway, for those who are interested here are the newest ones:

1. Promos from Airphilippines

Free return ticket when you purchase a one way promo fare offer of any of the following:


Php1698
- Manila to Naga v.v.
- Manila to Tuguegarao v.v.
- Cebu to Iloilo v.v.

Php 1998
- Manila to Bacolod v.v.
- Manila to Dumaguete v.v.
- Manila to Iloilo v.v.
- Manila to Puerto Prinsesa v.v.
- Cebu to Davao v.v.

Php 2998
- Manila to Cagayan de Oro v.v.
- Manila to Davao v.v.
- Manila to Zamboanga v.v

*Selling Period is from 25 June to 02 July 2008 only.
* Travel Period is from 08 July to 15 October 2008.


2. YEAR ROUND ALL-IN LOW FARES From Airphilippines

No hidden charges! You just buy anytime and fly anytime!

Fares to Luzon for as low as P988, Visayas for only P1448 and Mindanao, with a starting promo of P2488.


3. Cebu Pacific's 888 promo is back.

Fly to Hongkon, Bangkok, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh from Manila, Cebu or Davao. Selling Period is from June 23 to 30 and the travel period is from July 15 to Sept. 30, 2008. As always, these fares are exclusive of taxes and surcharges.

Hot Off the Press: Air Philippines Zero Fare

When it rains it definitely pours! My, oh my, another zero fare special this time from Air Philippines. So, if you want to go to Busuanga, Bacolod, Puerto Princesa, Davao, Cebu or Caticlan or any of the domestic hubs of Air Philippines, you'll just have to pay for surcharges and taxes. The fare is free. You may book anytime between 16-25 May 2008 and the Travel period is between 16 June - 31 October 2008.

This should be perfect for those who are planning to get married in June or those who you wish to give wedding gifts to like maybe your mother-in-law who you don't want to see for a while? hehehe

Cebu Pacific's Zero fare

Yup! Now Cebu Pacific has a zero fare for both their domestic and international routes. Booking period is from May 15 to 18 and availment is from June 9 to Dec. 31, 2008.

So, unlike Air Asia where you only go to KL or Kota Kinabalu from Clark Airport, Cebu Pac has the advantage of getting you to HK, Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi (vietnam), Kaoshiung (Taiwan), Macau, Jakarta, Shanghai, Taipei, and Xiamen. It also flies from the NAIA 1 (unfortunately) so you don't have to travel all the way to Clark.

Let's go!

Which Airline? Which Airport? -Budget Airlines in the Philippines

For some people, finding budget airlines to and within the Philippines is really a pain because they either heard about it but did not get the correct name or email or that they have no idea at all. What's worse is that sometimes they book and wish to come to Manila but find themselves landing in Clark which is about 2.5 hours away. Finding these airlines over the internet will be messy too because most of the listings just have individual advertisements. Anyway, for any purpose it may serve, here are the airlines and where they land: (Click on the name of the company if you want to be directed to their website)

International Budget Airline Companies

Cebu Pacific Airways

• flies to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport 1 (Old International Airport) in Metro Manila, Cebu International Airport (from HK), Davao International Airport (from HK)



• this airline is recommended for travellers to the Visayas and Mindanao Islands

Jetstar Asia

• flies to and from Ninoy Aquino International Airport 1 (Old International Airport) in Metro Manila



• recommended when you're going to Manila, Makati, Metro Manila, Eastern (Montalban Angono, Rodriguez) and Southern Luzon (Batangas, Cavite, Quezon, Bicol, etc. )

Tiger Airways

• flies to and from the Clark International Airport in Pampanga


• recommended for those flying to the North Luzon area (Pampanga, Baguio, Ilocos, Bulacan, Aurora, Sagada, Batanes, etc.


• it is about 1.5 hours to 2 hours to go to Manila


• transportation is available via the shuttle from the airport or by bus from the San Fernando Bus terminal.

AirAsia

• flies between Clark (Philippines) and Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur only.
• Awarded Airline of the Year for 2007

Domestic Airlines

AirPhilippines

• flies to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport 2 (centennial Airport) in Metro Manila
• recommended when you're going to Manila, Makati, Metro Manila, Eastern (Montalban Angono, Rodriguez) and Southern Luzon (Batangas, Cavite, Quezon, Bicol, etc. )
• the airport which this

Cebu Pacific Airways

I already have this mentioned in the International Airlines so please check it there.

SEAir

• flies from its own airport near the Domestic Airport.
• Has direct flights to Busuanga (gateway to Coron or Culion Island in Palawan) and Caticlan, Aklan (gateway to Boracay)
• flies to Batanes and El Nido from Manila
• has El Nido to Busuanga flights
• the only airline to fly from North Luzon (Angeles and Clark) to Boracay and Busuanga.

Asian Spirit

• flies from Manila Domestic Airport
• flies direct to Caticlan (Boracay hub) and Batanes (Basco)

PAL Express Air

• PAL's newest airline. It's maiden voyage was last May 5, 2008.
• Flies from NAIA 2
• has flights to Busuanga

NAIA 2, where both Philippine Airlines and AirPhilippines land, is the better International Airport. If you're picky, I'd suggest you take these airlines instead. the NAIA 1 is just about 15 minutes away from both the NAIA 2 airport and the Manila Domestic Airport.

Note: This article needs some research but I'm publishing it anyway so that other people may use it already. - jane -