CEBU Pacific – Asia’s third largest low-cost carrier is offering another seat sale for as low as P499 from Manila to several destinations like Naga (Camarines Sur) and Kalibo Aklan as well as from Davao to Cagayan de Oro.

Cebu Pacific “Go Lite” seat sale also extends to flights from Manila to Tuguegarao, Catarman, and Calbayog, and Cebu to Iloilo.

Passengers can avail of the one-way P499 ‘Go Lite’ fare to all three adventure destinations. The seat sale is from July 17-19 and is valid for travel from August 16-September 30.

Passengers can book their flights through www.cebupacificair.com or the reservations hotlines (02)70-20-888 and (032)230-88-88.

They can also check out an ongoing travel photo journal contest to win CEB tickets by going to www.wanderingjuan.com

Cebu Pacific serves 32 domestic destinations and flies to 14 cities in Asia using the youngest aircraft fleet in the country.

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Cebu Pacific - A low cost airlines in the Philippines will suspend all flights to and from Caticlan (Boracay) effective 09-Jul-2009, until further notice, following changes to airport operating conditions declared by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)

CAAP has designated Caticlan, for the time being, as a one-way airport for all carriers: takeoff should be towards the sea and landing in the opposite direction. A technical re-definition also in effect shortens the runway, despite its actual length.

“We have therefore decided to divert all Caticlan flights to Kalibo instead and from there bus all our Boracay-bound passengers at no extra cost,” said CEB President and CEO Lance Gokongwei.

CEB has been operating direct flights to Caticlan since February 29, 2008 and has since then carried over 340,000 passengers.

CEB mounted as many as 15 round-trip flights daily to Caticlan until June 25. More than 60,000 booked passengers will be affected by the cancellation. Continue Reading

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The Davao Region Tourism Council and the Department of Tourism in Region (DOT) here are now on their all out efforts for hosting the biggest Mindanao Travel and Tour Expo (MTTE 2009) on August 20-22 at Davao Convention and Trade Center.

Araceli Ayuste, president of the Davao del Norte Provincial Tourism Council and secretary of the Davao Region Tourism Council, said the three-day expo is the biggest tourism event in Mindanao that is timed during the holding of Davao City’s Kadayawan Festival.

Ayuste said the event will also highlight the launching of the tourism road map indicating connectivity of destinations in Mindanao.

She said it is multi-faceted, multi-event exposition of Mindanao’s tourism and related industries as it promotes travel to Mindanao’s best tourist destinations. It is also designed to generate tourism related jobs and employment opportunities and tourism investments.

The expo, she said, will be backed with a job fair in coordination with the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo), Regional Ecotourism Committee, Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Board of Investment (BOI) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PCCCII).

She said the Mindanao Tourism and Transport Highway Map will be mounted right at the center of the venue where the scale model of the relief map will show destinations around Mindanao and its connectivity from island to highland destinations. The road map will also be uploaded in a designated website that is still being worked out. Continue Reading

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Microtel Inn Boracay Island is a beachfront Boracay Hotel in Diniwid Beach that brings international-standard hotel accommodation to the premier resort island of Boracay, Philippines.

Microtel Boracay is located in the new frontier of Boracay Island. It is away from the maddening crowd of the main beach. Strategically located in a private cove, which ensures privacy and peaceful environment. It is a beachfront property, which makes it more convenient for guests to access the beach.

Offers mostly double rooms and connecting to each other good for families. Has a swimming pool, which is very suitable for kids. It is a fully operational restaurant, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is very accessible both from the beach area and the main road. This property was built in 2006.

With consistently clean, comfortable rooms and world-recognized hotel facilities, the Microtel Inn and Suites Resort Hotel in Boracay lends unmatched comfort to Boracay beach holidays, complementing the tropical vibe that Boracay Island is famous for.

Sitting on Diniwid Beach north of Boracay Boat Station 1, Microtel Inn and Suites brings to its doorstep the white sand beaches, water sport activities, tropical beach night life, and other island adventures available in Boracay Beach.

Each day of fun and relaxation at Microtel Boracay is guaranteed with rest-conducive Microtel Boracay hotel rooms and facilities, where guests will see that the comfort of home is possible to have in exciting Boracay Island.

The Kalamayan Inn Coron Palawan is a family operated bed-and-breakfast offering first class accommodation in the heart of the last frontier -Palawan.

All rooms are air conditioned and the staff is determined to help guests enjoy their stay. The Tourist Trap bar and Restaurant serves a combination of Western and Filipino menu and the coldest beer in town.

Amenities and servies includes : Non-Smoking Room, Smoke Alarm in Rooms, Health Spa/Massage, surveillance Cameras On Site, 24 Hour Security , Room Service (Limited) , Concierge/ Club Floor , Barber/Hair Stylist , Business Center , Meeting Facilities , Mini Bar , Cable/Satellite TV , Air Conditioned , 24 Hour Front Desk , Elevators , Refrigerator , Wake-up Service , Work Desk w/Lamp , Private Bath , Parking Area Patrolled and Restaurant on site.

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Cebu Pacific (CEB) now flies to Virac Catanduanes on a daily basis.  The airline began its daily Manila-Virac service a week ago, adding three more flights to its previous four-times weekly schedule. It likewise increased its Manila-Naga flights to twice daily – from 10 times weekly.

“This is proof of our commitment to make Philippine travel affordable for everyone. CEB’s trademark low fares have allowed many travelers to travel by air for the first time. The public can expect CEB to continue offering the lowest possible fare in every destination it serves, even if CEB is the only airline serving that route.” Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing and distribution, said.

The airline, which has been providing a viable transport alternative to ferries and buses, will also boost its Cebu-General Santos service with an additional Saturday flight.

Last June 12, the leading domestic airline offered a P111 all-in “Go Lite” fare for all of its domestic services in celebration of the 111th anniversary of Philippine independence. The one-day seat sale was available on June 12 only and is valid for travel from November 1 to 30, 2009. Continue Reading

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After almost six months, Zest Air undershoots Caticlan airport runway again.

According to ABS-CBN News – (the Philippines largest news network) – Thirty-two flights to Caticlan Airport were cancelled today after a Zest Air (formerly Asian Spirit) flight overshot a runway yesterday morning.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) suspended flights to Caticlan until 6 p.m. Thursday.

The Zest Air flight Z2-863 with tail number RPC 8992 exceeded the airport’s Runway 6 at 7:43 a.m. The CAAP said one of the plane’s tires blew up and its noose gear got stuck on the runway, but no one was injured.

The plane had 54 passengers, one flight mechanic, and four crew. The CAAP was forced to cancel flights to Caticlan as it ordered an investigation into the incident.

Source : ABS-CBN

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Philippines most popular budget airline - Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a PHP286 one way ‘Go Lite’ fare for its Cebu hub flights to boost local tourism and trade amid the present economic slowdown.

The seat sale include flights from Manila to Cebu and Cebu to Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumagete, Iloilo, Roxas, Siargao, and Zamboanga.

The promotional sale is for travel from 15-Jul-2009 to 31-Aug-2009. Sale is from 24-Jun to 26-Jun.

‘Go Lite’ fares are for passengers traveling with no check-in baggage. Passengers with check-in bags have to add P200 to the fare.

CEB vice president for marketing and distribution Candice Iyog said, “Our seat sale supports the government’s efforts to stimulate economic activity by promoting tourism which in turn supports the various local industries that depend on tourism growth. Cebu Pacific’s trademark low fares will allow both foreign and local tourists access to the many destinations our country has to offer.”

Cebu Pacific has increased its outstanding A320 orders to 15, with a new firm order for five aircraft.

Scheduled for delivery from 2013, the new aircraft will join an existing A319 and A320 fleet flying on the low cost carrier’s extensive domestic and regional route network. The initial batch of 10 aircraft is scheduled for delivery between 2010 and 2013.

“The A320 Family has played a key role in enabling us to offer a high quality, value-based product,” said Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of Cebu Pacific. “Our latest order will make it possible for us to maintain our expected growth pattern over the coming years. It will also help us to continue our network expansion to reach more destinations across the region.”

Manila-based Cebu Pacific is one of the leading low cost carriers in Asia, flying to 46 domestic and international destinations. Altogether, the carrier has now placed firm orders for 27 A320 Family aircraft, with 12 already delivered. The carrier currently operates 21 aircraft from the family, including nine leased aircraft, with an average age for the fleet of just 1.9 years.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Saturday announced it is offering a new round of low fares — as low as US$ 98 — to 20 trans-Pacific and regional routes, including to Australia.

Philippine Airlines, in a statement, said the five-day sale from June 1 to 5 dubbed “Way to Go”, covers the travel period from September 1 to December 25, 2009 on five trans-Pacific destinations — San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Honolulu and Vancouver — and from July 1 to November 30, 2009 on 12 regional destinations, including Australia.

“During these difficult times, we are offering our loyal passengers the opportunity to travel at much lower prices, without sacrificing quality of service, safety and comfort,” said PAL president Jaime J. Bautista.

The all-in, round trip, economy fares (exclusive of government taxes) are available through PAL’s website (philippineairlines.com ), at any PAL ticket office or accredited travel agents.

Tickets must be purchased within 24 hours after getting a confirmed booking, but not later than June 5, 2009.

The promo covers Manila outbound tickets as well as Cebu-Narita-Cebu, with return flights dated no more than 21 days after departure for tickets to the US, Canada and Australia. For other destinations, trip must be completed within eight days.

The regional points covered by the promo include Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, Saigon, Jakarta, Shanghai, Osaka, Beijing, Fukuoka, Nagoya, as well as Sydney and Melbourne in Australia.

The new round of low fares have all figures ending in 8.

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Philippine Airlines flight schedules, promo fares, advisories, products and services, including mileage points earned by Mabuhay Miles members, can now be conveniently accessed through WAP-enabled cellphones as an alternative means of retrieving information posted on the PAL website.

The PAL mobile service can be accessed by holders of WAP-enabled mobile handsets by logging on to philippineairlines.mobi

The PAL Mobile Service includes such information as actual flight status, travel advisories, promo fares (buy one-take one, discount privileges, etc.), Econolight and PAL Express fares and schedules, excess baggage rates, balance check on mileage points earned for Mabuhay Miles members, and other PAL products and services.

Flight bookings/reservations still have to be completed by calling the PAL Reservations (855-8888) or visiting any PAL ticket office.

Chosen as one of the top 20 diving spots in the world, this 25-hectare island off the tip of Bohol province in Central Visayas is a fish sanctuary of over 2,000 species that make marine biologists and scuba divers agog each time they dive.

It features a never-ending undersea spectacle of God’s creations such as giant stingrays, sea turtles, napoleon rash, whale sharks, white tip-sharks, devil mantas, colorful clown fish, tuna, to name a few, that make the coastal waters around the island their permanent abode. Thousands of caves and caverns underneath also abound in the island.

This writer made a survey of the area last April 29 and concurred that indeed, Balicasag is not only a diver’s paradise but also lately has become a perfect getaway place for honeymooners, who savor the ambiance of the sea with flock of birds flying overhead and fresh sea breeze blowing on 24/7.

Ms. Mayen Go, the energetic resident manager of the Balicasag Dive Resort operated by the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), said that “foreign and domestic tourists are coming to the island paradise in droves after they learn from friends by word of mouth on how spectacular this tiny island is.” Continue Reading