Cebu Pacific (CEB) offers a seat sale to Bicol and other selected domestic and international destinations from now until November 12, 2010 or until seats last, for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2011.

It’s ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fares to Bicol for Manila-Virac flights for as low as P399, and P499 from Manila to Legazpi and Naga, and Cebu to Legazpi!

You can avail of P1,499 ‘Go Lite’ seats from Manila, Cebu and Clark to Singapore, as well as Manila to Brunei. Meanwhile, P1,999 ‘Go Lite’ seats are available for Manila-Kuala Lumpur flights.

Guests who have plans to travel to Singapore, Brunei, Kuala Lumpur and Bicol early next year can book in advance with this seat sale, which further lowers our trademark low fares as much as 50%!

Starting December 17, 2010, CEB’s Manila-Singapore service will be 32 times weekly. Meanwhile, starting December 16, 2010, flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur and Brunei will be increased to 10 times weekly and thrice weekly services, respectively.

For Cebu Pacific booking and inquiries, visit our website at www.cebupacificair.com.

Cebu Pacific is reducing fares to Surigao, Ozamiz and Pagadian in a seat sale from now until November 8, 2010, or until seats last, for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2011.

Guests traveling from Cebu to Ozamiz, Surigao and Pagadian can avail of P399 ‘Go Lite’ seats, while P999 ‘Go Lite’ seats are up for grabs for those traveling from Manila to Ozamiz and Pagadian.

Cebu Pacific would like to encourage guests who usually take ferries to book Cebu Pacific seats with this seat sale. With a flying time between 45-85 minutes and 15 kilos free baggage allowance for ‘Go fare’ bookings, it is definitely more convenient for guests who travel for business or leisure.

Cebu Pacific is also increasing frequencies to select domestic destinations due to demand and the timely arrival of three brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft this last quarter of 2010!

From December 5, 2010 onwards, our Manila-Cebu flights will be 12 times daily, and Manila-Boracay (Caticlan) flights will be 11 times daily. Flights from Cebu to Puerto Princesa will also be increased from thrice weekly to seven times weekly.

Meanwhile, flights from Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan) and General Santos will be twice daily on the same day.

Starting December 16, 2010, Manila-Kalibo flights will be 16 times weekly, and Manila-Puerto Princesa flights will be four times daily starting February 5, 2011.

Hurry, it’s S.O.P. to grab your seats at www.cebupacificair.com!

Airliners across the globe have introduced dedicated credit card alliances and associations to promote their services.

They offer discounts such as 10% cash back on basic fare if the tickets are purchased from a type of credit card and the specific credit provider. And that’s not all!

In order to bill customer more, they offer the feature of mileage points to be added in frequent flyer program on every travel in a seamless manner.

These smarter solutions can provide best in class advantage to one and all and act as a win-win proposition for both the airliners and travelers on the go.

Airphil Express has launched flights to its first international destination, Singapore.

Unlike other budget airlines that operate out of Changi’s budget terminal, Airphil Express operates out of the world-class and award-winning Terminal 2 giving passengers the chance to shop duty free, connect to the internet and avail of more efficient immigration and baggage handling services.

Last week, Airphil Express also launched expansion of its Bombardier Q400 serviced routes out of its Cebu headquarters. New flights from Cebu to Catarman, Naga and Ozamis were launched simultaneously on 21 October 2010.

As two more Airbus A320 aircraft are to be delivered by the end of November, APX will immediately put the birds to use for its direct flights out of Singapore to Cebu, where tourists can jump off directly to vacation spots such as Boracay, Surigao and other destinations serviced by APX’s Cebu inter-island network.

South Korea’s budget carrier Jin Air on Wednesday officially started regular international flights at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), plying the Incheon-Clark-Incheon route five times weekly.

Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) President and CEO Victor Jose Luciano welcomed the 170 passengers of the Boeing 737-800 who departed at about 1 a.m. at the DMIA terminal, signaling the full operations of Jin Air at the 2,367-hectare Clark Civil Aviation Complex here.

Jin Air is the latest budget carrier operating at DMIA after Air Asia of Malaysia and Tiger Airways of Singapore.

“We welcome Jin Air’s regular flights at DMIA that would not only bring in more Korean tourists to Clark but also give the people of Northern Luzon the opportunity to visit the beautiful country Korea,” he said.

Jin Air will operate five flights weekly at Clark, utilizing the airlines’ 180-seater Boeing 737-800 aircraft for their Incheon-Clark-Incheon operations.

Jin Air is the sixth and latest addition to the international airlines operating at the DMIA and is the second South Korean commercial airline after Asiana Airlines that started operations in October 2003.

Jin Air is a full subsidiary of Korean Air. Korean Air is the flag carrier and the largest airline of South Korea. Korean Air serves 130 cities in 45 countries around the world while its domestic divisions serve 20 destinations.

Korean Air is among the top 20 airlines in the world in terms of passengers carried and is also top-ranked in international freight carrying. The airlines’ international hub is the Incheon International Airport.

Jin Air began operations in July 2008 with routes to regional destinations in Korea using their Boeing 737-800 and in October 2009, began flights to Guam, Osaka and Bangkok.

“Since 2004, Korean tourists have immensely contributed to the local economy of Angeles City and the communities in the Metro Clark area as well as the rest of Central Luzon. There are an estimated 20,000 Korean tourists in the Clark and Subic areas,” Luciano said.

“The Korean tourists have contributed to the growth and development of Clark which, in effect, generated businesses and employment for the people in the area,” he added.

Luciano also said upon arrival in Incheon, Jin Air passengers can go to other destinations in the world.

“Travelers can go to other destinations in the world when you take Jin Air,” he pointed out.

Jin Air has five Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its fleet for their operations in the South East Asian region, including Japan.

Jin Air adds to the host of foreign and local carriers operating international and domestic flights at the DMIA that include Asiana Airlines that flies daily to Incheon; Tiger Airways that flies daily to Singapore; and, Air Asia that flies daily to Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.

Also operating flights at the DMIA is local carrier Cebu Pacific Air that flies to Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau and Bangkok as well as domestically to Cebu, the Spirit of Manila Airlines that flies to Taipei, and South East Asian Airlines (Seair) that flies to Caticlan.

Royal Brunei Airlines network will soon offer flights to the city of Melbourne in Australia from 29 March 2011.

A four-time weekly service will be introduced in which Royal Brunei Airlines will depart Bandar Seri Begawan to Melbourne on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

With the addition of Melbourne, Royal Brunei will fly 14 times weekly to three cities in Australia.

Royal Brunei Airlines Executive Vice President of Commercial & Planning, Riaz Moiz, said, “With the launch of the Melbourne flights, Royal Brunei Airlines will be able to meet demand for seats to Melbourne from across our Asian and UK networks, while also expanding our presence in Australia. Trade links between the two countries will also be enhanced. The additional of Melbourne is another positive step towards establishing Brunei as a competitive hub in the Asia Pacific region.”

Melbourne Airport Chief Executive Officer, Chris Woodruff added, “The importance of direct international air services to Melbourne and Victoria cannot be overstated. South-East Asia is one of Victoria’s fastest growing markets and Royal Brunei Airlines’ services will enable tourism and trade opportunities to be further developed. This is great news for Victorians, whether they are travelling to the Sultanate of Brunei, holiday destinations in Borneo’s Sabah and Sarawak, or onwards to Royal Brunei Airlines’ network throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East.”

Located in the state of Victoria and best known for being the cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne is also a centre for commerce, education, entertainment and sports. Visit Melbourne and experience a wide range of activities, attractions and excitement for the whole family.

Apart from Korea and Japan discounted tickets, Cebu Pacific is also currently offering Luzon bus routes as low as P399

Cebu Pacific (CEB) offers a Korea and Japan seat sale starting now until October 23, 2010 or until seats last, for travel this January 1 to March 31, 2011.

Guests can avail of the ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P2,899 for flights from Manila and Cebu to Seoul (Incheon), and Cebu to Busan. On the other hand, those traveling from Manila to Osaka can avail of P3,999 ‘Go Fare’ seats.

Cebu Pacific offers the lowest fares from the Philippines to the major North Asian countries of South Korea and Japan. This allows you to spend less on airfare and more on your destinations and activities.

Travel by air instead of buses and ferries for your ease and convenience! We are offering a seat sale for our routes where guests usually take buses or ferries. This is for travel from December 1-31, 2010.

The ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P399 is up for grabs for those traveling from Manila to Cauayan, Laoag, Legazpi, Naga, San Jose and Tuguegarao, as well as from Davao to Cagayan de Oro.

For booking and inquiries, visit www.cebupacificair.com now!

Although the Thai Airways International is now listed as No. 9 of the world’s best airlines, that is still not enough, said the Thai Airways International president on Friday.

Thai Airways International President Piyasawas Amaranand said the airline is trying very hard to improve in every aspect to be one of the top five of the world’s best airlines.

According to Skytrax, a United Kingdom-based consultancy, the public face of Inflight Research Services, Thai Airways ranked ninth of the world’s top 10 airlines in 2010, while Asiana, Singapore, Qatar and Cathay ranked first to forth respectively.

“It’s ninth in the world in terms of product and service quality according to Skytrax. We’d like to be one of the top five whatever ranking that is. The ninth, the tenth is not good enough,” the president said.

Moreover, although many countries in the world, including Thailand, are facing an economic crisis, Thai Airways has coped with the crisis very well and rapidly recovered from the crisis, the president said, adding that during the past decade, Thai Airways has expanded very rapidly.

The biggest challenge, Piyasawas said, the airline is facing is the rapid growth of low-cost airlines. However, the president is not much worried about it as low-cost airlines have different market shares from Thai Airways.

Piyasawas spoke at a seminar to celebrate the 50th anniversary namely “Asia: Beyond the Economic Horizon,” held on Friday. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva gave an opening speech, while Secretary-General of the UNCTAD Suppachai Panitchpakdi was the key note speaker.

The Thai Airways International is the designated national carrier of Thailand. Founded in 1960, it currently operates 851 flights weekly on domestic, regional and intercontinental routes to 71 destinations in 34 countries.

In 2009, Thai Airways carried a total of 18.9 million passengers and operated a fleet of 88 aircraft. As of December 31, 2009 the company’s total assets were 271,694 million Baht (9.10 billion U.S. dollars), with a paid-up capital of 1,698,900,950 shares at 10 Baht (0.34 US dollars) per share par value. The company is 51.03 percent owned by the government through the Ministry of Finance. The airline has of over 25,000 employees.

Here’s an early Christmas gift for you as Cebu Pacific (CEB) slashes 50% off fares for all international and domestic destinations from now until October 16, 2010 or until seats last, for travel this December 1-31, 2010.

Cebu Pacific decided to offer this big 50% off seat sale because of the demand for low fares this December. Even if this is Christmas peak travel period, we still aim to give everyone the chance to fly!

Cebu Pacific offers 50% off the lowest fares for its more than 70 routes, servicing 16 international and 33 domestic destinations.

These destinations include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Taipei, Macau, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh, Brunei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul (Incheon), Jakarta, Pusan, Osaka, Boracay (Caticlan), Cebu, Coron (Busuanga), Iloilo, Bacolod, Legazpi, Naga, Laoag, Tagbilaran (Bohol), Butuan, Cauayan, Siargao, Surigao, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga.

Half the fares on all Domestic and International Destinations at www.cebupacificair.com!

Cebu Pacific (CEB) puts up 101,010 seats on sale to mark the special day of October 10, 2010, considered lucky by many. The seat sale as low as P10 is only available on October 10, 2010 or until seats last, for travel this January 1-March 31, 2011.

For the ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P10, you can travel to any of CEB’s 33 domestic destinations. This includes Boracay (Caticlan), Legazpi, Bacolod, Coron (Busuanga), Cagayan de Oro, Calbayog, Catarman, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Kalibo, Naga, Ozamiz, Puerto Princesa, San Jose, Surigao, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga.

Guests can also avail of P1,010 ‘Go Lite’ seats to any of CEB’s 16 international destinations, such as Beijing, Brunei, Osaka, Seoul (Incheon), Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Bangkok, Macau, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Because this date only comes once in a lifetime, we’re offering seats as low as P10 to give you more opportunity to visit different destinations in the country and in Asia. So hurry, visit www.cebupacificair.com for your bookings now!

Cebu Pacific (CEB) marks the 100th day in office of President Benigno Aquino III with an all domestic seat sale as low as P499. This starts now until October 8, 2010 or until seats last, for travel this December 1-31, 2010.

Because 100 days is worth celebrating, avail of P499 ‘Go Lite’ seats from Manila and get ready to party in Bacolod, Boracay, Calbayog, Catarman, Cauayan, Cebu, Coron, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Kalibo, Laoag, Legazpi, Naga, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, San Jose, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Tuguegarao, and Virac.

The same P499 ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare is available for flights from Cebu to Bacolod, Boracay, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Legazpi, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Siargao, Surigao, Tacloban and Zamboanga.

CEB also offers P499 ‘Go Lite’ seats from Davao to Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Zamboanga.

Meanwhile, seats from Manila to Mindanao (Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Zamboanga, Butuan, Cotabato, Dipolog, General Santos, Ozamiz and Pagadian) are available for the ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P999.

December is a popular time for visiting family and friends, doing business and going on vacations so grab your P499 seats by visiting www.cebupacificair.com now!

Those without credit cards can still book online and pay via payment centers and CEB partner banks. Play our first online game, “Catch & Fly” and check out the many ways you can pay for your flight bookings. Play the difficult level and get a chance to win a round-trip ticket to any domestic destination.

Cebu Pacific (CEB) gives more passengers the opportunity to come home or go on vacation for the holidays in a P99 ‘Go Lite’ seat sale to all domestic destinations. This Christmas and New Year seat sale starts now until September 20, 2010 or until seats last, for travel from December 24-25, and December 31, 2010 to January 1, 2011.

Cebu Pacific flies from Manila to 29 destinations, including Boracay (Caticlan), Cauayan, Tuguegarao, Laoag, Naga, Coron (Busuanga), San Jose, Tagbilaran (Bohol), Cebu, Catarman, Calbayog, Iloilo, Virac and Cagayan de Oro.

From Cebu, we also fly direct to 19 destinations, including Boracay (Caticlan), Butuan, Puerto Princesa, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Bacolod, Siargao, Davao, Legazpi, Puerto Princesa, Dipolog, Cotabato, and Clark.

Book now to avail of the Christmas P99 ‘Go Lite’ seat sale only at www.cebupacificair.com!