CEB slashes domestic fares to as low as P699 all-in; intl P388++

Announces system-wide seat sale despite rising cost of public transport

Low fare leader Cebu Pacific (CEB), is offering a P388++ one-way fare from Manila to Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

The airline is also offering a P888++ one-way fare from Manila to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Macau, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and Xiamen.

The P888++ fare is also extended to CEB’s direct international services to Singapore and Hong Kong from both Cebu and Davao.

On its domestic network, CEB offers ‘all-inclusive’ fares of P699 for services from Manila to Luzon, P999 for flights from Manila to Visayas, and P1,499 for Manila to Mindanao services. Intra-Visayas and Mindanao flights would range from P699 to P999.

The system-wide seat sale will run from July 10 to 15 and is good for travel from July 22 to October 15, 2008.  More than half a million seats are allocated for this seat sale.  The promo is non-refundable.

Candice Iyog, CEB spokesman said, “While all modes of public transport are increasing their fares, we would like to assure the public that flying with CEB will continue to stay affordable.”

“This should also encourage more tourist arrivals during the traditional lean months of July, August, and September,” she explained.

Iyog added, “We hope that many will act fast and book their flights through cebupacifcair.com or call its reservations hotline (02) 7020888 or (032) 2308888.”

Now in its 13th year, CEB has the youngest fleet in the Philippines. It has a fleet of ten A319s, eight A320s, and two ATR72-500 aircraft. The airline expects to increase its fleet to 25 by the end of 2008.

Cebu Pacific announces P888 fare to Bangkok, HK, Vietnam

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s leading carrier to the ASEAN region is offering an P888 one-way fare from Manila, Cebu or Davao to Bangkok and Hong Kong; and from Manila to Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi.

The seat sale is from June 23 to 30, 2008 and valid for travel from July 15 to September 30, 2008. Fare is non refundable and is exclusive of government taxes and applicable surcharges.

Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing and product, said, “We hope to encourage more travelers to visit these select international destinations with this low fare offering. This will also be a great opportunity for the public to either visit relatives or friends in these places.”

CEB will operate four daily flights from Manila to Hong Kong starting June 30, 2008. It also offers five direct weekly flights to Hong Kong from Cebu and three direct weekly flights to Hong Kong from Davao.

The airline operates daily to Bangkok from Manila. It also offers two direct flights weekly from Cebu to Bangkok with a connecting service from Davao.

She added, “More importantly, this should improve foreign tourist arrivals to the Philippines.”

Iyog concluded, “We hope that the public will take advantage of this limited offer. Passengers may book via www.cebupacificair.com or call its reservations hotline (02) 7020888 or (032) 2308888.”

Now in its 13th year, CEB operates flights to 22, soon to be 24 domestic cities with the addition of Naga tomorrow and San Jose (Mindoro) next week. It also flies to 15, soon to be 16 international destinations with the addition of Kota Kinabalu on July 18, 2008.