Philippines travel deals?

[Nathan]

   What and where are the best Philippines ( west coast to Manila or Cebu)
deals to be had in June?

Thanks in advance,

Nathan

[Ray]

What kind of price quotes are you getting for travel in June?

[Nathan]

Ray,

   Getting prices around $1250 from the west coast to Manila...everyone says this is now the high season for prices....three months ago it would have been $800.


Thanks,
Nathan

[Ray]

Yes, June through early Sept is “usually” the high season. Fuel costs aren’t helping any either.

Have you tried booking on-line directly with the airlines? I’ve seen occasional on-line ticket prices for PAL that even the consolidator agents can’t beat. A quick check of PAL shows $1148 from LAX/SFO until 10 Aug with a max stay of 2 months and some minor restrictions on travel days. They have similar rates from Vegas. They also have a $1000 fare if you want to wait until Nov-Dec.

You should also check Cathay’s 55+ fares for old farts. http://www.cathay-usa.com/55plus/subdefault.asp

Are any airlines charging fuel surcharges this year?

[glenn keller]

Watch www.nwa.com, as they have some excellent prices from here on the east coast when they run their asia sale. I have paid about $1600 to $2200 each time for round trips from Florida to Manila. I since discovered from listening to others who frequent Manila that if you are signed up on that website they will email you special promotions. A friend here took the same flight I have always taken under the promotion and it was about $750. A lot less than I have paid in the many trips before. I have 176,000 shy miles with Northwest, so I am waiting for the next promo to back and see my wife again.

[Montrealer]

Are any airlines charging fuel surcharges this year?

I know that all the airlines I regularly use are charging fuel surcharges.  These being Air Canada, Mexicana and CopaAir.  I don't believe Avianca is, but not 100% sure.

[Ray]

I know that all the airlines I regularly use are charging fuel surcharges.  These being Air Canada, Mexicana and CopaAir.  I don't believe Avianca is, but not 100% sure.

Is it payable when you purchase your ticket, or do they hit you up when you check in for your flight? What are examples of how much they are charging recently?

Thanks

[Montrealer]

They add it on when you purchase the ticket.  An example I recall was Air Canada flight Montreal to Bogota and Montreal to Havana were about $135 & $120, and the ticket prices before hand were $950 and $550.

I've never been hit up at a check in counter for fuel surcharges, is that common in the US?

[Kenrik]

In Banaue, travelers have the choice to take the day off and trek along the well-engineered Banaur Rcie Terraces or take a jeepney ride to Bontoc and from there, one time can catch a bus ride to a more tranquil region, Sagada in Mt. Province.