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Couple of questions.
1.) Where can I buy a PAL Domestic Ticket here in US?  Travel agents I called said
they deal with international only.

2.) What is the least expensive and/or most efficent way to get from the International
airport directly to the PAL domestic Airport? I'm NOT flying Pal Internationally though?

Thanks for anyone who can help me.

Taliman

... in response to PAL and Airport help, posted by Taliman on Oct 30, 2001

Taliman,
Every time we booked domestic flights in the Philippines I found that it was always cheaper to have someone THERE pay for the ticket for me, the airlines do not extend their domestic prices on tickets to overseas customers, we usually make the reservation then have a family member pay for the ticket locally. We then pick up the tickets at the airport upon arrival in Manila. Since you are not flying PAL international you will be stuck taking a cab to the domestic airport (usually 6-7 bucks) as was posted earlier it'll be the most expensive cab ride you'll take in the PI..
Hope this helped!!

God Bless
Dave & Nenita

... in response to Re: PAL and Airport help, posted by DavidT on Oct 31, 2001

Good advice on getting a ticket there.
I was quoted $77.00 one way to Cebu via Manila on PAL from a US Agency.
Thanks

... in response to PAL and Airport help, posted by Taliman on Oct 30, 2001

Dingoman,

I know most of the Filipino owned travel agencies here in San Diego can book your PAL domestic flights, but I don’t think they can get a large discount over the standard PAL rates. It might be easier for you to book directly with PAL. If I remember correctly, I think the first flight out of Manila to Cebu is at 5 A.M.

Here’s some info on Manila Airport transfers. Hope it helps:

http://www2.mozcom.com/~diving/transfer.htm

Ray

... in response to Re: PAL and Airport help, posted by Ray on Oct 31, 2001

Thanks again Ray,
I've printed it and will take it will me.
Also made and email request directly to PAL.
Just waiting for their response.

Taliman

... in response to PAL and Airport help, posted by Taliman on Oct 30, 2001

Taliman, unfortunately, a cab is probably your best bet, and getting a cab at NAIA is usually the most expensive cab ride I ever get when Im in the Phils. If you call 6 or 7 bucks expensive, I think thats what I talked the guy down to...
For the short ride to the domestic airport Im guessing around a few hundred pesos. I dont know, I guess if you are really up for it you can haggle around with the different drivers and save a buck or two, but there will are so many annoying, pesky cab drivers and hotel people and whatnot at NAIA if you are a foreigner that I have pretty much reliquished myself to just bite the bullet for a couple of bucks and just get in a cab and get out of there.

... in response to Re: PAL and Airport help, posted by The Mog on Oct 31, 2001

Good solid advice.
Thanks I'll take it.
Taliman