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As a traveler myself I understand the need to accessible information as much as possible . So I upgrade my blog to be mobile device friendly so you wont be having problem accessing it on whatever mobile phone you are using while you are on the go. Again making your life a lot easier is what I do. Enjoy y'all!

Cebu Pacific Zero Fare!

I dont normally book promo fare but today I make an excemption and before I get to the website 'thank you' page, the humongous fuel surcharge, taxes and baggage fee keep holding my back. So thanks but no thanks!

Cebu Pacific's lucky 88

Wait no more treeps (travel pips) because cebu pacific has another treat. For as low as P88* boracay is just a bus-fare away.

PAL Express Cheap Fare

PAL is introducing new promotional fare (OPR) for PHP 88 for their PAL EXPRESS flights on selected domestic routes. For sale and ticketing from 16 April 2008 to 25 May 2008. Below are the applicable routes, fare basis, one way fare and conditions:

For travel effective 19 May 2008 to 15 August 2008

Manila to Busuanga and vv

Cebu to Caticlan and vv

Cebu to Tacloban and vv

Cebu to Butuan and vv

Cebu to General Santos and vv

For travel effective 26 May 2008 to 15 August 2008

Cebu to Iloilo and vv

Cebu to Davao and vv

Cebu to Puerto Princesa and vv

Because you deserve a better deal! Promo applies to PAL Express flights only. For bookings, call PAL Reservations in Manila: (02) 855-8888, Cebu: (032) 340-0191, Davao:(082) 222-0366 or your travel agent.

Conditions for travel: Valid for one way and roundtrip travel on economy class. Valid only for sale and ticketing in the Philippines. Confirmed booking is required. Go-show / Open-dated / Waitlist not allowed. Travel must be completed by 15 August 2008 only.

Penalties: Reissuance fee PHP200 per transaction /Rebooking fee PHP 300 per coupon and No-show fee PHP200 per transaction. NON-REFUNDABLE, but upgradeable to the next higher fare type. Limited seats only on this fare. No Mileage accrual. Free Baggage allowance should not exceed 10 kgs.

Confessions Of...An Airline Executive

Wew, my traffic came mostly in the US and elsewhere Europe, sosyal, hehe. Which makes me think of posting some entries related to budget travel or backpacking in general. And no, it's not an excuse of having nothing to post about backpacking Cebu, I have a lot to tell you actually I just save it for the rainy days. Yesterday I stumble upon an article about an airline executive's confession on buying plane ticket(pretty obvious with the title, eh). Here it goes;

Complaints Executives are concerned about the company's image, and the most effective complaints go right to the top with threats of talking to the media or the Department of Transportation. These complaints are handed off to someone like me, whose job is to make you feel better--in the form of free tickets, if you're lucky.

Refunds and changes I'll never get those travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets and then give the airline a hard time because they can't have a refund. If you must change plans, you can request that a reservation agent waive a fee, but it's unlikely you'll get anywhere. Agents try as hard as an NFL defense to hold the line. We will, perhaps, waive change fees if there was a death in the family, you're horribly sick or under military orders, or you encountered a flash flood or some other disaster on the way to the airport. But don't be surprised when we ask you to prove your situation.

Lost luggage Airlines anticipate that about 1 percent of checked bags will be mishandled, damaged, or lost, and they even budget accordingly. The maximum that domestic airlines have to pay for damaged or delayed bags is $3,000 per passenger, as per the Department of Transportation. But airlines hardly ever pay anywhere near that amount because they don't reimburse for cash, cameras, video equipment, computers, jewelry, antiques, or other expensive stuff.

Delays and cancellations If flights are delayed or canceled, airlines usually promise to reimburse passengers only for immediate needs (such as meals, ground transportation, and lodging). Airlines will never pay claims for losses that are due to missed meetings or lost wages. If you make a big stink, however, we may provide tickets or discounts on future flights, as a gesture of goodwill.

Sale fares We limit the number of sale seats on each flight, so only a few people get the cheapest fares. We may offer lots of sale fares on less popular "dog flights" (usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) but few or no discounted seats on Fridays and Sundays. There's no law stipulating that a certain percentage of seats be discounted when an airline announces a sale. In 1993, the DOT slapped Continental's wrist and stated that a combination of flights with sale-fare seats ranging from 0 to 7 percent of capacity wasn't reasonable. Our lawyers say we're safe if we discount 10 percent of capacity during a sale. Can an airline get away with 7.5 percent? Probably.

Of course, there's the "float the boat" effect, in which a well-publicized sale brings in customers who wind up buying tickets at much higher prices. Another executive recently boasted to me that he offered a rock-bottom sale for a limited time--and nearly two thirds of the tickets were sold at higher fares.

Where the deals are Consumers marvel at the ease and convenience of booking through an online travel site like Expedia or Orbitz, but airlines have to pay those sites as much as $10 per flight for the booking. It's no wonder that the lowest fares are usually found on the airline's own website.

Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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It's time every Juan travel!

Cebu pacific continous to offer their Piso-fare* promo after the success of its P10-Fare Promo. Sale and travel period is until April 30, 2008 for all domestic destinantion excluding fuel surcharges, taxes, airport fees etc. However this is non-refundable though and is subject to specific rules and restrictions**. For more info contact your nearest travel agent or visit cebupacific.

TRAVEL TIP: Travel on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for best availability of lowest fares.

*one-way ticket

** Promo-Fare Rule:
-Subject to applicable taxes, fees and surcharges
-Fare, taxes, fees and surcharges will be NON-REFUNDABLE
-Flight changes are allowed but subject to availability and payment of any applicable fees and fare difference.
-Rebooking penalty : PHP 300 per sector per guest
-Guests who failed to show up on their flight or failed to cancel their booking before 1400H the day prior to their scheduled departure will be charged the No-show / Non user�s fee of PHP 200 per sector
-Seats offered at this fare are limited and may not be available on all flights.