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[This message has been edited by Jay]

Hi all,

The time has come for me to return to the Philippines.

I was wondering if anyone could help me in finding an airline consolidator or a site that has the cheapest tickets to Manila, for the month of June. I can leave from orlando, Tampa or Ft. Lauderdale.

It seems prices are up in June, July and August. I may be dreaming, but I would like the transportation part to cost about $1ooo US, if possible. Time is of the essence here. I am going for 3 weeks and wouldn't mind any stopovers. Would like to do one in California if possible.

Thanks all for any help in advance,
Jay

... in response to The time has come.....:-), posted by Jay on May 31, 2005

Hey Jay,
       It's good seeing you. I went to the Phils last
       year for 1375 round trip from Seattle last July.
       I can remember back in 81 same flight cost me
       1100.00

                                     joemc

... in response to Re: The time has come.....:-), posted by joemc on Jun 4, 2005

Hi Joe,

Thanks. :-) I can believe it, from the airfares I've seen lately. Last time I went was 7/97 and it cost us $1250 round trip from Houston., As it happens, something has come up to delay my trip to The Philippines unfortunately. Just as well, with the price being so high and all. I may be able to go in September, October, somewhere around there. we'll see. Fares will be lower I think.

Good seeing you too joe, :-)

Take Care,
Jay

... in response to The time has come.....:-), posted by Jay on May 31, 2005


Jay,
We used this travel agency last time and we were satisfied. Some other members of this board didn't care for them though. Check their web site and see for yourself. We plan to use them again this Fall.

Take care,
surigao Ken

http://psnw.com/~farmtours/

SAN FRANCISCO TO CEBU

$685 PLUS TAX
ROUND TRIP

Restrictions apply.

... in response to Re: The time has come.....:-), posted by Surigao Ken on Jun 1, 2005

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the suggestion. :-) I don't have anything against Ron Perry.  He quoted me $1578 from Orlando. I think that was via JFK to HK on Cathay Pacific. We'll see. Unfortunately, I HAVE to go at this time of year. So darn expensive! :-)

Take Care,
Jay

... in response to The time has come.....:-), posted by Jay on May 31, 2005

olvis travel

... in response to The time has come.....:-), posted by Jay on May 31, 2005

You can save a lot of money by flying on an Asian based carrier, out of SFO or LAX. I flew China Airlines round trip from SFO to MNL for less than $700, with a stop in Taipei. I had to purchase a seperate flight to get to SFO, and a seperate flight from Manila to Cagayan de Oro, but did the whole thing for under $1100. I saved about $600 this way as oppossed to buying one ticket from Columbus Ohio to the Philippines on Northwest.

... in response to Re: The time has come.....:-), posted by NOX1967 on May 31, 2005

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Hi Nox,

That's the airline I used to take, with an overnight at the airport hotel In Taipei. I always liked it. When was the last time you did that? What month/Year?

Thanks,
Jay

... in response to Re: Re: The time has come.....:-), posted by Jay on May 31, 2005

.......I don't believe this shit. I'm looking at cheap tickets.com, for example,
and the lowest I see is $1200 from the West Coast. Is it a bad time? Been a while since I've made the trip. Where are the cheap tickets?

Jay

... in response to Re: Re: Re: The time has come.....:-), posted by Jay on Jun 1, 2005

Jay, haven't you noticed the price of fuel lately? Also, June to August is high season. The rates should go down a few hundred in September-November.

If you want to fly directly into Clark, you might want to check out Asiana via Korea. Also, check Cathay Pacific's All Asia Pass. Cathay also flies into Cebu. How about a stopover in Hong Kong so you can look up Suzie Wong? :-)

Ray

... in response to Cheap Tickets? LOL!, posted by Ray on Jun 1, 2005

Hi Ray,

Yeah, things just went up today! LOL! By hundreds of dollars! :-) Oh well, maybe I'll go through Europe. LOL! I'll figure it out. This is the fun part. A stopover in H. K. would be nice. ;-)

Jaay

... in response to Re: Cheap Tickets? LOL!, posted by Jay on Jun 1, 2005

I found this posted on another site:

+ + + + +

http://www.cathay-usa.com/dotm

June Deal of the Month, from $678*

From: Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York (JFK).

To: Manila.

Fare: $678* from Los Angeles, San Francisco, or $778* from New York
(JFK) for transpacific Economy Class roundtrip flights on Cathay
Pacific (plus taxes).

Travel Dates: Valid for outbound travel between September 1, 2005 and
November 15, 2005. Travel must be completed within 30 days of
departure date.

Available for Purchase: June 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005 (or until
deemed sold out).

Frequent Flyer Miles: Eligible to earn Asia Miles only.

Ticketing: Via electronic ticket (e-ticket) only.

Min/Max Stay: No minimum stay. Maximum stay 30 days.

Details: The Deal of the Month fare is not eligible for AAdvantage®
frequent flyer mileage credit. A $100 change fee applies per
change/per person. A $100 cancellation fee applies per person before
departure, non-refundable after departure. Not combinable with any
other fare, offer or frequent flyer upgrade. Seats are limited.
Travel must originate in the U.S. and must include Manila (MNL) in
the itinerary. If you do not live in the designated gateway cities
(LAX, SFO or JFK), you must make your own travel arrangements to get
to/from the gateway cities.

This is a limited time and limited availability offer. If you cannot
find availability for the dates that you have selected please adjust
your travel dates. Waitlisting is not permitted. This fare can only
be purchased online at the special Deal of the Month section of our
website at www.cathay-usa.com/dotm by a U.S. resident with a valid
U.S. credit card billing address and U.S. mailing address.

... in response to Re: Cheap Tickets? LOL!, posted by Jay on Jun 1, 2005

Jay....if you stop in HK you're gonna get into trouble.

If you have a layover in LA, let me know.  Tess and I will meet you at the airport.

S

... in response to Re: Re: Cheap Tickets? LOL!, posted by Stephen on Jun 1, 2005

My theory is that for every day Jay spends in HK, that's one less day for him to get into trouble in the PI  :-)

Ray

... in response to No Stephen, posted by Ray on Jun 2, 2005

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Hi Ray,

LMAO!!! I like your theory. Well, sorry to disapoint you guys, but it looks like I ain't going anyway. I just got my passport, then a knock on the door( I KNEW that knock the second I heard it, in a deep sleep too) changed all that. Now I need a lawyer In South Florida who does DUI cases. No, I'm not drinkin', this is from 11/29/03. The state of Florida finaly arrested me (rather they caught me). What a weird state this is. In Texas, at least they have the decency to arrest you on the spot for DUI, not here in Florida. Sheesh!

Anyway, anybody know a good DUI attorney that practices in South Florida?Seriosly. Stephen, I've lost your numbers, sorry.  I need a lawyer. I'm gonna fight this to the end. I got the money.  ;-)

This sucks. I wanted my trip first.

Take Care,
Jay

... in response to Re: Re: Cheap Tickets? LOL!, posted by Stephen on Jun 1, 2005

[This message has been edited by Jay]

Hi Stephen,

LMAO! I have a feeling I'm gonna get into trouble anywhere I go! :-) So far, best offer I have is from Tneal's olvis travel, $1578.00 via JFK to HK/Manila with an 11 hour layover in LA on the way back. Don't know if I'll take it. That's bucoo expensive. I'll keep looking. I would definitly like to see you guys, if possible. :-)

Jay

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Cheap Tickets? LOL!, posted by Jay on Jun 1, 2005

I'll join them if you make it out. Haven't seen S&T for a while either.
- Jeff

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Cheap Tickets? LOL!, posted by Jeff S on Jun 1, 2005

[This message has been edited by Jay]

Hi Jeff,

Sounds good. I have my nieghbors' sister, who is  a travel agent in Singapore, saying she can get me $878 + tax ($80-$150). That's about the best I could hope for, I guess. It will cost me $300 Plus to get to LA. About $1200.00 total.
That I can handle.