How To Get A Cebu Pacific Promo Ticket

The travel lifestyle of the Filipinos changed when Cebu Pacific launched their Zero/Piso Promo Fares years ago. A lot were amazed and astonished on how they managed to do it. Other airlines tried to follow and recreate the low fare promotions in varying degrees but Cebu Pacific remained as the top choice for budget travelers.



I  already bought so many travel tickets through the years as a result of these promos and discounted fares. I already bought and used tickets to Cebu, Boracay (Caticlan), Puerto Princesa and even Hong Kong. So, I would like to share with you some tips on how to effectively book and buy tickets from Cebu Pacific Promos that is now a regular thing for the airline.

Airphil Express Is On Sale!

Airphil Express is having a 5 Day Express Sale from July 1 to July 5, 2010. Travel period for the sale is from July to October 2010. Routes included in the promo are flights to Bacolod, Iloilo and Puerto Princesa. Discounted rates start at Php 399 ($8.48) for the October trips.



I tried booking for an October flight to Bacolod and I was able to get a ticket for Php 911.00 ($19.38) for both ways. One-way ticket costs Php 399.00 with an Aviation Security Fee and Tax for Php 113.00 ($2.40).  It's not as cheap as Cebu Pacific Seat Sales but it's still inexpensive especially if you need to book your tickets now. I was able to ride Airphil Express (when it was still branded as PAL Express) on a Boracay Trip once and I must say that it was a pretty good experience.

Other reasons why AirPhil Express is cool:

• Their baggage allowance is 15kg. 
• No Web Admin Fee when you purchase on-line (other airlines charge per person).
• They have less forms and requirements to fill-in when you book online.

The only letdown is they only allow credit card as payment for online purchases. I hope that they will include other payment channels like ATM Payments or Internet Banking Payment in the future to make it more convenient for travelers.

Book your flights now! Sale is until Monday only, July 5, 2010. You may check their website or call (632) 855-9000 for more information. Check this blog regularly for more information on travel seat sales and promos.

Cebu Pacific Is On Sale For President Noy!

There's a lot of specials, promotions and memorabilia in celebration of the upcoming inauguration on June 30 of our 15th President, Noynoy Aquino. One of them, and the most enticing I've read and seen so far, is the Php 15.00 ($0.32) Domestic Travel Ticket Sale of Cebu Pacific. which they called "The Chosen JUAN". It's not yet announced publicly but their official Twitter account already made the announcement hours ago. Travelers can already book and avail discounted tickets through the Cebu Pacific Air website.



Photo Courtesy of Ariel2009's Flickr

I tried it myself and I was able to book for a trip to Puerto Princesa on November 2010 for 3 days. I only paid Php 158.80 ($3.45) for a round trip ticket including taxes and surcharges. I also tried to book myself for an International Flight and got a Php 3,793 ($80.70) fare, also on November, for a Manila-Singapore-Manila route.

Here are some tips: Cebu Pacific usually announce their sales and  promotions a day ahead through their official Facebook or Twitter accounts. I also noticed that they primarily have seat sale promos before the end of the month. Duration for this particular promo is until June 30 for October to November 30 , 2010 travel dates.

On a personal note, I can't wait to go to Puerto Princesa and experience the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Filipinos should really visit the Underground River NOW before it become very expensive and popular due to the New 7 Wonders of Nature recognition that it's expected to get by next year.