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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

CEB offers year-end sale for Beijing, Brunei, Jakarta, and Zamboanga

Another promo from Cebu Pacific:


Hurry while surprise lasts! Grab our low seat sale fares before the New Year for flights to Beijing, Brunei, Jakarta, and Zamboanga! This seat sale starts now until December 30, 2010 or until seats last.

It's fun to end 2010 with great deals for you, grab P888 ‘Go Lite’ fares for our Manila-Beijing flights, or as low as P1,499 to Brunei, or avail of P1,999 seats to Jakarta for travel starting February 1 to April 30, 2011!

Get our 'Go Lite' special offer of P999 from Manila to Zamboanga for travel starting January 5 to February 28, 2011.

You can expect that Cebu Pacific (CEB) will continue to offer the lowest fares in 2011 as we take delivery of more brand-new Airbus aircraft to service existing and new destinations. 2010 has been a very good year for CEB and we want to share this with you so that you can enjoy exploring new places and visit families and friends this coming Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. For booking and inquiries, log on to www.cebupacificair.com!

Siberia air carrier set promo fare for international flight

Just in case there are OFWs in Siberia, here's S7's promo:


Air company of Siberia (S7) airlines has set a promo fare for its recently opened flight Vladivostok - Beijing. Minimum actual price amounts to 5451 rubles (136 EU) for a round trip.
    
      This price is 40% lower as it was this autumn when the service just opened. Regular flights Vladivostok - Beijing are carried out two times a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays, on the Airbus A 320.
    
      Departure from Vladivostok takes place at 1.40, arrival to Beijing at 2.30. Flyback is at 3.55, arrival to Vladivostok at 8.30. Air company Vladivostok Avia has flight on the same route as well..


http://www.russia-ic.com/news/show/11299/

Thursday, December 23, 2010

PAL increases flights

Take a look at PAL's special promo.  Read this news from Philippine star:


MANILA, Philippines - National flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has increased flights by deploying all available aircraft and posting full staff complement at airports to accommodate the surge of holiday travelers.

For this year’s peak season, PAL has added flights to five international destinations (Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Riyadh and Singapore) and seven domestic destinations (Zamboanga, Ozamis, Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Dipolog, Bacolod and Cagayan de Oro).

Five selected flights going to Guam are also using a bigger aircraft (Airbus A330), the same with the mid-morning flight from Manila to Davao, using the Boeing 747-400.

Details of changes in schedule and aircraft may be viewed at the PAL website www.philippineairlines.com.

On the ground, PAL’s frontline offices (check-in counters, baggage handling, cargo sales, ticket offices and other customer-contact work places) in Manila and in all domestic and international stations will have maximum manpower complement to serve the needs of travelers.

PAL has also beefed up its security measures during the holidays including the deployment of more guards and bomb-sniffing K-9 unit at various locations of the NAIA Terminal 2.

PAL has been regularly coordinating with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and heads of airport authorities in the provinces to address peak season concerns.

Special low-fare, limited-seat promos were recently made available to bargain-hunters, such as discounted tickets to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco exclusively on sale at the PAL website, and the 4-day Hong Kong package for travel between Dec. 23 and 31, 2010.

Other recent promos include the Payday Special, the Grand Seat Raffle draw for December, the Midnight Special every Saturday and a month-long Manuel Baldemor painting auction for the benefit of sick children.

PAL is again advising its passengers to get to the airport early to avoid missing their flights, considering the heavy traffic around NAIA. Those with international flights should be at the airport at least three hours before departure, and for domestic flights, at least two hours before departure.


More from here: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=641872&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Airfare savings: 11 ways to find the best ticket prices

Take a look at these important tips so we could get the best deals on airfares:

Fares on many routes are much more expensive this holiday season than last, but airfares are not static and there are (relative) deals to be had any time of year. Here is Airfarewatchdog.com's best advice for making your airfare dollars go farther no matter what the time of year.

1. Sign up for airlines' e-mail feeds and frequent-flyer programs.

We know, you already get too much e-mail, but the airlines want to develop a relationship with you, so they'll send you special deals, such as 50 percent off promo codes or two-fers, if you sign up. Airline sites sell much more than airfares these days (hotels, rental cars, credit cards and such), and they will entice you to deal direct rather than use a third-party site such as Orbitz. If you're on Twitter, you might also want to follow the airlines' tweets, which they're using to promote exclusive Twitter-only deals. We signed up for Virgin America's frequent-flyer program and because we haven't flown them yet we keep on getting promo code discount offers to give them a try.


2. Sign up for third-party fare alerts.

Many airfare websites offer alerts, and they all have something to offer. Yapta.com lets you track your specific itinerary, down to the flight number and dates of travel, and will let you know if the airline owes you a price-drop refund. Travelocity's easy-to-use FareWatcherPlus lets you track up to 10 routes and you can choose to be notified either when a fare goes down by $25 or more, or when it goes below a price you choose. Orbitz also offers alerts, as does Bing Travel, TripAdivsor.com/flights and FareCompare.com.

One thing to note: These sites use essentially the same airfare data provided by the airlines' computer systems or ITA Software, so they won't include discounted promo-code fares, and most don't include Southwest Airlines. Airfarewatchdog.com includes hand-picked fares on Southwest and Allegiant Airlines.

3. Search airline sites individually, but not exclusively.

As noted above, many airlines reserve their best fares for their own sites. These are different from promo-code fares. International airlines such as Aer Lingus, Iberia and Qantas regularly offer lower fares ($100-$400 less) on their websites compared to what you'll find on Kayak or Orbitz. But don't ignore online travel agencies such as Expedia and Travelocity, because these sites will tell you if it's cheaper flying out on one airline and back on another.

4. Buy hotel plus air packages.

It's often significantly cheaper to buy an air plus hotel package rather than airfare alone, especially for last-minute travel. We often see Travelocity "TotalTrip" offerings, especially on last-minute flights, pop up with hotel plus air for half the price of air alone. Lastminute.com is also a great source for finding last minute packages.

5. Use Priceline for last-minute trips.

If you don't have a 7-, 14- or 21-day advance-purchase window to buy your fare, your best bet is the "name your own price" feature of Priceline.com. You won't know the exact flight times or airline until you pay, but you can save 50 percent or more. Hotwire.com can also be useful for last minute trips.

6. Use consolidators, but beware of the restrictions.

Consolidators specializing in premium cabins on airplanes often have great deals, and the airlines themselves will be heavily discounting their premium cabins, so check the specials on their web sites. Sites like Vayama.com, airfare.com and Asia.com also sometimes sell consolidator fares. Google "airfarewatchdog consolidator fares" to find more information online.

7. Use a flexible date search.

Would you fly in a different month, or a day or two earlier or later, to save hundreds of bucks? If so, learn how to use the flexible travel-date search feature on airline and third-party sites.

8. Consider extra fees before you buy.

If Southwest has a fare of $198 round-trip and United has $148, and you are checking three bags, then Southwest has the lower fare because Southwest charges nothing for the first two checked bags, whereas United would charge you an additional $165 each way for three.

9. Combine two separate fares rather than buying one fare.

If you're flying to Europe, you might save by purchasing one fare from the U.S. to, say, Dublin, and another from Dublin on low-cost Ryanair.com to your next destination. (Just beware of Ryanair's abundant fees.) Same holds true for some destinations in Asia (fly into Singapore and catch low-cost Airasia.com from there) and to some smaller Caribbean destinations via San Juan or the Bahamas.

10. Buy tickets on an airline that will refund the difference if a fare goes down.

If you buy a non-refundable ticket one day and the price drops the next, you can ask for a refund for the difference. Most airlines charge an "administrative" fee of $150 or more, wiping out any savings. Some airlines give you the entire fare difference without a fee. The "nice" airlines are JetBlue, Southwest and Alaska.

11. Check fares several times a day, and don't listen to pundits who predict airfares.

A lot of people say they know where airfares are headed. But airlines are unpredictable, and any expert who claims he or she knows that airfares will be lower or higher in the coming months is suspect. Fares fluctuate throughout the day, and the number of seats offered at the lowest fares also changes frequently. So if you don't like the fare at 10 a.m., check at 2 p.m. or the next day and you may be surprised.


more from here: http://www.azcentral.com/travel/articles/2010/12/06/20101206faresave1212.html

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Priceline.com Says Average Christmas-Time Airfare Is Now $422

Take a look at this interesting news article on the prices of airfares during this holidays:

NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) reported today that the average Christmas-time airfare booked by its customers is now $422, based on all tickets purchased between November 3rd and December 2nd.  At this time last year, the average Christmas fare booked by priceline.com customers was $431.
"While there are still tickets available for holiday travel, procrastinating travelers will find their choices much more limited when it comes to getting the lowest-priced tickets," said Priceline Senior Travel Analyst Brian Ek.  "Three weeks ago, our Best Days To Fly Calendar showed seven days close-in to the holidays when the lowest-price tickets were available.  Today, there are only three – December 20, December 25 (Christmas Day) and December 30.  Your other options are to fly the week before Christmas, preferably December 13-16, or to try priceline.com's Name Your Own Price® airline ticketing service, where you can trade some travel flexibility for a discount on your tickets."
To see this year's Priceline Best Days To Fly For The Holidays calendar, and to access Priceline's Name Your Own Price® airline ticketing service, visit: http://travela.priceline.com/promo/deals/winter_holidays/flights.html.
Ek also had some additional tips to help find cheaper airfare and keep those travel costs down after the airfare is booked.
Pick times of the day that are normally less busy.  Time of day is important.  Travelers will find the most affordable seats departing early in the morning (5-7 a.m.) or late evening (after 8 p.m.).  Mid-day (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) is a bit more expensive, but still reasonable.  Most expensive are the peak business travel hours (8-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.).

Send those presents on ahead.  You see presents; the airlines see extra baggage and maybe some extra fees.  Not to mention how unhappy the security screeners will be to see those wrapped boxes.  Save yourself the hassle by mailing or shipping presents in advance (after you've wrapped them, of course).

Weigh and measure your baggage.  Check your airline's maximum requirements for checked and carry-on bags to make sure you won't incur extra fees.  Fees can be up to $25 for the first bag and $35 for the second.  Note: baggage fees are charged separately for your outbound and return flights.


more from here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pricelinecom-says-average-christmas-time-airfare-is-now-422-111466564.html

Thursday, December 9, 2010

How to find the best airfare deals during the holidays

For those travelling this holiday season, here are some tips to get good deals:


Winter airfare sales are heating up this holiday. Airlines are doing what it takes to entice consumers. But you may not want to wait too long to book your flight.

Airline passenger Angelica say: "Flights are really really cheap and affordable right now." Passengers we spoke with say great airfares are available. You just need to know how to find them. Experts say one of the best ways to find deals are to sign up for airline emails and frequent-flier programs. Many times airlines will send you special coupons like 50% off promo codes or two-for-one deals. In fact, Southwest just reached one million fans on Facebook. To celebrate, Facebook Fans can earn triple rewards. Craig Vaughn with Southwest Airlines says: "We're offering 3 times credit on our rapid rewards if you book today for any travel during the month of December."

Some of the best airline deals include hotel packages. It's often significantly cheaper to buy those, rather than airfare alone. Allegiant Air's Sabrina Lopiccolo says the airline does offer a package deal: "We're offering $20 off their air and hotel package. And we actually guarantee the air and hotel package is the lowest they can find."

It's important to remember many airlines reserve their best fares for their own sites. So don't ignore online travel agencies which sometimes tell you if it's cheaper flying out on one airline and back on another.

Other tips from Airfarewatchdog.com: If available, sign up for third-party fare alerts. Many airfare websites offer alerts and they all have something to offer. Remember to also consider the extra fees before you buy. One airline may have higher fare than the next, but which one will cost you more when checking bags? The higher priced airfare may actually be the cheaper option in the end. And don't forget to check fares several times a day. Fares fluctuate throughout the day, and the number of seats offered at the lowest fares also changes frequently


more from here: http://www.ktnv.com/story/13599569/how-to-find-the-best-airfare-deals-during-the-holidays

Airasia launches year-end promo

A holiday sale from Air Asia. Read on:

Need to clear your year-end leaves but is held back because the airfares for this peak season could reach astronomical levels? Fret no more as AirAsia will be having a year-end promo aptly themed “December Holidays: Boarding Now!” for its domestic and international destinations.

Some of the exciting domestic destinations which are offered all-in from as low as RM59 include Kuala Lumpur – Alor Setar, Kuala Lumpur – Kota Bharu, Kuala Lumpur – Penang, Kota Kinabalu – Miri and Kota Kinabalu – Tawau.

The international destinations are offered all-in from as low as RM99 under this promo are Kuala Lumpur – Bandung, Kuala Lumpur- Krabi, Kuala Lumpur – Saigon, Kuala Lumpur – Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur – Hat Yai, Kuala Lumpur – Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur- Medan, Kuala Lumpur – Clark (Manila), Kuala Lumpur – Vientiane and Kuala Lumpur – Yogyakarta.

The booking period for this promo starts from 1st – 7th December 2010 for the travel period from 1st December 2010 – 2nd January 2011.

Kathleen Tan, Regional Head of Commercial, AirAsia said: “Globally, when the volumes have soared, most airlines will generally increase their airfares. The travel trauma that usually accompanies the holiday season may be less grueling this year as AirAsia is providing an exciting low-fare option, be for the domestic or to South-East Asian countries. Unlike AirAsia’s previous promos, the “December Holidays: Boarding Now!” is special as the travel period is almost immediate. Indeed we are delighted to provide an alternative low-cost option to keep the spirits up and costs down to the public.”

more from here: http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/article.asp?id=71870&nav=2