Cebu Pacific (CEB) is once again offering its valued customers a seat sale from all its hubs – Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao – starting April 25 to 30, 2009 and valid for travel from June 1 to August 31, 2009. Domestic fares are all-inclusive while international fares are exclusive of government taxes. Still these promo fares are non-refundable.

CEB is offering a P599 one-way ‘Go Lite’ fare for its Manila-Kota Kinabalu and Manila-Taipei services. This is also extended to services from Clark to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore. On the other hand, CEB is also offering
a one-way P1,099 ‘Go Lite’ fare for its Manila-Hong Kong, and Manila-Macau services. One-way ‘Go Lite’ fares for flights from Manila to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, and Singapore are sold at P1,599. Moreover, one-way ‘Go Lite’ fares for CEB services from Manila to Shanghai, Jakarta, Guangzhou; Cebu-Hong Kong, and Cebu-Singapore are sold at P2,299. The P2,799 one-way ‘Go Lite’ fare is available for flights to Kuala Lumpur, Incheon and Busan (Korea).

They are also offering a one-way promo fare to Osaka, Japan at P2,999. Meanwhile, for domestic flights, CEB offers a P249 one-way ‘Go Lite’ fare for flights from Manila to Busuanga, Cebu, Iloilo, Laoag, Legaspi, Naga, and San Jose. One-way ‘Go Lite’ fares for Manila-Bacolod, Manila-Dumaguete, and other Visayas destinations at P449. One-way ‘Go Lite’ fares from Manila to Mindanao destinations are sold at P1,349 except for Manila to Davao priced at P1,149.

Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and distribution said that they want to support the growth of the tourism industry to help the country keep up with these challenging economic times that is why they are offering this seat sale believing that this will stimulate domestic and international travel during these traditionally lean months.
Promo fares for other domestic routes are available at www.cebupacificair.com or through CEB reservations at 70-20-888 (Manila) / 230-8888 (Cebu).

‘Go Lite’ fares are for passengers traveling with no check-in baggage. Passengers with check-in bags just have to add P200 to the fare.

Once again Philippine Airlines is offering its seat-all-you-can promo. Still it has limited seats so hurry now! There is also their newest promo fares for domestic destinations. You can book and buy tickets at their website – http://www.philippineairlines.com/. Or you may call PAL Reservations at (632) 855-8888 or any Philippine-based sales ticket office or travel agent. For sales and ticketing from 21 to 30 April 2009. For travel between 01 June – 15 December 2009.

Travel must be completed by 15 December 2009. See table below for the one way fares in PHP.
SECTOR FARE BASIS BCC ALL-IN ONE WAY FARE (PHP)
MANILA – CEBU or VV WXX W 488
MANILA – ILOILO or VV WXX W 488
MANILA – LAOAG or VV WXX W 488
MANILA – LEGASPI or VV WXX W 488
MANILA – BACOLOD or VV WXX W 788
MANILA – DUMAGUETE or VV WXX W 788
MANILA – KALIBO or VV WXX W 788
MANILA – PUERTO PRINCESA or VV WXX W 788
MANILA – ROXAS or VV WXX W 788
MANILA – TACLOBAN or VV WXX W 788
MANILA – TAGBILARAN or VV WXX W 788
MANILA – BUTUAN or VV WXX W 1888
MANILA – CAGAYAN DE ORO or VV WXX W 1888
MANILA – COTABATO or VV WXX W 1888
MANILA – DAVAO or VV WXX W 1888
MANILA – DIPLOG or VV WXX W 1888
MANILA – GENERAL SANTOS or VV WXX W 1888
MANILA – ZAMBOANGA or VV WXX W 1888

Prices above are inclusive of insurance and fuel surcharges and VAT. Exclusive of Airport Security Fee and other fees that will be collected at the airport.

Here are the conditions of the said promo:

1.    APPLICATION
*            Valid for one way and combinable for roundtrip travel on economy class.
*            Restricted for sales and ticketing in the Philippines.

2.      RESERVATION/PAYMENT and TICKETING
*            Open-dated tickets and go-show not allowed
*            Non-refundable but upgradeable to a higher fare type. Re-issuance fee waived.
*            Downgrade/re-routing allowed. Re-issuance fee must be collected.
*            Re-issuance is allowed at PHP600 per ticket
*            No-show surcharge is PHP600 per sector

*            Rebooking is allowed at PHP600 per sector
3.      TRAVEL VALIDITY
*            Valid for travel from 01 June to 15 December 2009.
4.      OTHER DISCOUNTS
*            No other discounts apply except for Senior Citizen and Infant without seat.
5.     NO MILEAGE ACCRUAL
What are you waiting for? Book your flights now and experience the service of one of the most respected airlines around the world!

Summer is a time to think about adventures, trips and most of all fun! Summer vacations are the perfect opportunity to get away to a favourite spot and experience new sights. Any trip, however, can cause discomfort if you do not plan well. Here are things you can do to make your summer family vacation easier, safer, and stress-free.

• Try to avoid traveling during peak times, this means long weekends in the summer, unless you are a sucker for punishment. It also means rush hours in the city if you are driving, try to plan your time around these hours.

• Pack light. Pack only the things that you are sure of use. Do not bring unnecessary ones because it will only cause you an additional fee for the excess baggage especially most airlines today are implementing this policy. You have to plan ahead to have a good list of things to bring.

• Be sure to bring items like sun screen, hats and sunglasses to protect you from the scorching heat of the sun especially that it is stronger during summer time and UV rays keep increasing.

• Do not forget to bring a camera. This gadget will surely help you make out the best of summer because memories are preserved for you to reminisce with.

• Bring different set of clothes to suit the changing weather.

• Always be ready for an emergency because you will never know what will happen next. Don’t forget to bring a handy emergency kit that contains jumper cables, basic hand tools, flares or reflective warning triangles, a first aid kit, a flashlight with fresh batteries, and a cell phone if possible.

• Don’t spend much especially on foods and drinks. Try to find ways to enjoy your vacation like visiting parks or museums – these things will not cost much.

• If you decided to just stay at home, don’t be sad. Instead use these as time to spend time with your family and bond with them. Spend time with them. Show love to one another as much as possible.