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Philippine Airlines launches Buy 1 Take 1 Promotion
Philippine Airlines has brought back its popular “Buy 1, Take 1” promotional-fare scheme that offers a free one-way domestic ticket for every such ticket bought.
The promo is applicable to all PAL domestic services, including regular jet flights between Manila and 17 local points, as well as PAL Express turbo-prop flights from Manila and Cebu.
Also included [...]
Cebu Pacific starts direct Manila-San Jose (Mindoro Philippines) flights
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s leading and fastest growing airline, started its direct daily flights from Manila to San Jose, Mindoro last July 1, 2008 using its brand new ATR 72-500 aircraft.
The flight departs from Manila at 4:00 pm and arrives in San Jose at 4:50 pm. The return flight leaves San Jose at 5:10 [...]
Philippine Airline’s A380: The flagship of the 21st century
European-based aircraft manufacturer Airbus is hopeful that it can sell its US$ 320 million A380 super jumbo planes to the Philippines, despite skyrocketing fuel prices.
Sean Lee, Airbus head of Regional Communications-Asia believes that the A380 is the most ideal for long-haul routes, such as Manila to North America.
“We know that there’ll be a strong requirement [...]
Committee Examines Air Travel Crisis and How It’s Hurting Entrepreneurs and the Economy
Rising ticket prices and longer delays dissuaded 41 million travelers from flying last year. Most chose to stay home. Their decision brought harsh consequences for entrepreneurs across the nation and cost the U.S. economy $26.5 billion. Today, the House Committee on Small Business heard from commercial travelers, the tourism industry and representatives of small firms. [...]
New Report Details How as Commercial Air Carriers Struggle, Private Jets Boom at Public’s Expense
As Americans prepare to pay extra for checked bags, wait in long lines, and endure crowded commercial flights this summer, super-wealthy private jet owners are enjoying tax breaks and luxury at the public’s expense. “High Flyers: How Private Jet Travel Is Straining the System, Warming the Planet, and Costing You Money,” a new report from [...]
Emirates to Launch First Commercial A380 Service to America
Air travellers will be able to experience Emirates Airline’s state-of-the-art A380 aircraft for the first time at the start of August, when the airline launches its first A380 commercial service from Dubai to The Americas.
The 14-hour non-stop flight will also be the first-ever commercial A380 service from Dubai to New York.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed [...]
Cebu Pacific to shift to all-inclusive fare format starting June 12
Starting June 12, Cebu Pacific (CEB)of the Gokongwei’s, will reduce its domestic fares permanently by as much as 32 percent to encourage more people to fly amid rising fuel prices.
Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing said this includes the fuel and insurance surcharge, aviation security fee and 12 percent VAT.
Iyog said the ‘all-in’ pricing [...]
