PAL Raises 17 Billion Pesos in Fresh Funds

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is increasing its authorized capital stock worth 17 billion Pesos or 85 billion common shares which will be subscribed to by PAL Holdings. The latter is also increasing its authorized capital stock to 23 billion Pesos the help fund the expansion of the carrier and accommodate the entry of San Miguel Corporation.

“SMC is buying into PAL and affiliate budget carrier Air Philippines Corp. (AirPhil) through several layers of holding companies. This will lead to SMC’s acquisition of 49 percent of PAL’s publicly-listed parent firm PAL Holdings, which in turn will give it effective control of at least 40 percent of PAL,” as reported by Philippine Star.

Read more at PhilStar.com

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More Filipinos Support Local Tourism

8.4 million domestic passengers flew the Philippine friendly skies during the first half of 2010, ten percent higher than the same period last year. Cebu Pacific had 48% of the traffic while PAL garnered 34%. The rest fell on Air Philippines, Zest Air and Seair, respectively.

Read more at ABS-CBN News

Photo by kuuan at Flickr

Philippine Airlines (PAL) Midnight Madness (again) on May 9

Taken from PAL's website

Selling and Ticketing Period from 12:01 am to 6:00 am, 09 May 2010. Valid only at www.philippineairlines.com.  Limited seats only!

Below are the fares INCLUSIVE of surcharges and estimated taxes. Philippine Travel tax, other airport fees and charges are not included.

*For travel between Manila and USA, fares do not include USD56.70 U.S. Government Taxes and Fees including the September 11th Security Fee. 

Note: Fare amounts are subject to change due to conversion rates.

The dates indicated in the “Book this fare” links are suggested travel dates only. You may change based on your preferred travel dates using the left hand search panel. Promo fares are on limited seats only.  These fares may not be available in certain dates.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

From MANILA	Travel Dates	Fare Basis	Base Fare in USD	Est. Taxes	Total (Fare+ YQ+ Taxes) in USD
FIESTA (ECONOMY) CLASS Minimum/Maximum days: USA/Canada – 3 days/2 months
Las Vegas	01-30 JUN10	BWEBNITE	858	230*	1,088	Book this fare
Los Angeles						Book this fare
San Francisco						Book this fare
Vancouver			888		1,118	Book this fare
Honolulu		XWEBNITE	648	210*	858	Book this fare
MABUHAY (BUSINESS) CLASS Minimum/Maximum days: USA/Canada – 3 days/6 months
Las Vegas	16MAY- 30JUN10	IWEBNITE	2,398	230*	2,628	Book this fare
Los Angeles						Book this fare
San Francisco						Book this fare
Vancouver			2,428		2,658	Book this fare
Honolulu		ZWEBNITE	1,498	210*	1,708	Book this fare

Fare Conditions for International flights:

Fiesta (Economy) Class

• Changes are permitted at a charge of USD200
• No Show fee applies at USD 75
• Fare and surcharges are non-refundable
• No child discount/Infant without seat – 20% of adult fare
• Mileage Accrual applies

Mabuhay (Business) Class

• Changes are permitted at a charge of USD100
• No Show fee applies at USD 75
• Cancellations/Refund
  Before Departure – permitted at a charge of USD 200
  After Departure – Tickets and surcharges are non-refundable
  Government taxes are refundable subject to Refund Service Fee
• No child discount for unaccompanied minor
  Accompanied child – 80% of adult fare
  Infant with a seat – 80% of adult fare
  Infant without a seat – 20% of adult fare
• Mileage Accrual Applies

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REGIONAL FLIGHTS

From MANILA	Travel Dates	Fare Basis	Base Fare in USD	Est. Taxes	Total (Fare+ YQ+ Taxes) in USD
FIESTA (ECONOMY) CLASS
Brisbane	19MAY- 30JUN10	WEBNITE	300	323.10	623.10	Book this fare
Bangkok	10MAY- 30JUN10		80	103.70	183.70	Book this fare
Hong Kong			85**	65.50	150.60	Book this fare
Jakarta	10MAY- 30JUN10		90	100	190	Book this fare
Fukuoka	01-30 JUN10		350	100	450	Book this fare
Nagoya				116.40	466.40	Book this fare
Saigon	10MAY- 30JUN10		90	88	178	Book this fare
Singapore	15JUN- 15JUL10			90.40	180.40	Book this fare
Minimum/Maximum days: Australia – 2 days/15 days Japan – 2days/14 days Other Asian destinations - 2 days/8 days MABUHAY (BUSINESS) CLASS
Brisbane	19MAY- 30JUN10	ZWEBNITE	1,498	323.10	1,821.10	Book this fare
Bangkok	10MAY- 30JUN10		438	103.70	541.70	Book this fare
Hong Kong			443**	65.50	508.50	Book this fare
Jakarta	10MAY- 30JUN10		468	100	568	Book this fare
Fukuoka	01-30 JUN10		788	100	888	Book this fare
Nagoya				116.40	904.40	Book this fare
Osaka				118	906	Book this fare
Saigon	10MAY- 30JUN10		468	88	556	Book this fare
Singapore				90.40	558.40	Book this fare

**Inclusive of HKG security surcharge

Fare Conditions for Regional flights:

Fiesta (Economy) class

• Flight application:
  Manila to Hong Kong - Outbound valid on PR310/312 only / Inbound valid on any PR flight
  Manila to Jakarta – Outbound valid on PR535 only / Inbound valid on any PR flight
  All other destinations – Valid on any PR flight
• Rebooking/rerouting/reissuance/upgrading/endorsement not permitted
• Fare and surcharges are non-refundable
• No child discount/Infant without seat - 10% of adult fare
• Free Baggage Allowance:
  Manila to Brisbane – 23K
  All other destinations – 15K
• Mileage Accrual:
  Manila to Brisbane – 100%
  All other destinations – 25%
• Service Class Award Upgrade not permitted

Mabuhay (Business) Class

• Flight application:
  Manila to Hong Kong - Outbound valid on PR310/312 only / Inbound valid on any PR flight
  Manila to Jakarta – Outbound valid on PR535 only / Inbound valid on any PR flight
  All other destinations – Valid on any PR flight
• Rebooking/rerouting/reissuance/upgrading/endorsement not permitted
• Fare and surcharges are non-refundable
• No child discount/Infant without seat – 10% of adult fare
• Free Baggage Allowance: 30K
• Mileage Accrual Applies

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Other Midnight Specials

For tickets purchased during the promo period, get the following discounts from our partners. Presentation of the e-tickets to the participating hotels and establishments is required.

The passenger must be one of the guests availing of the hotel promotions. Partner hotel policies and terms & conditions shall apply.

Partner Establishments	Discounts/Freebies
Hotels Manila
Century Park Hotel	Book 2 consecutive nights, get the third night free
Diamond Hotel	Book 2 consecutive nights, get the third night free. Applicable for club room inclusive of club amenities and access to the club lounge for breakfast, snacks and cocktails
Dusit Thani Manila	Book 2 consecutive nights, get the third night free. (3rd night is room only)
Mandarin Hotel	Paseo Uno – fantastic buffets to enjoy 15% discount off food; Club Suite Temptations -  book 2 nights and get the 3rd night free (consecutive days stay)
Pan Pacific	40% discount on Rack rates 20% discount on F & B
Resorts World	25% discount on all F&B outlets at RWM (Passion, Ginzadon, Mercado, Noodle Works) will be extended to all passengers of PAL who will dine at RWM
Sofitel Philippine Plaza	Book 2 nights and get the 2nd night at 50% off, based on best available rates. 10% discount on F & B and Spa. Offer valid from May 1-31, 2010
The Peninsula Manila	Book 2 consecutive nights, get the third night free.
The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences	One night FREE for every 2 nights stay
http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/	Avail of and enjoy special rates and discounts from among the listed hotel partners
Bacolod
Nature’s Village Resort	One free night for every two night stay
Batangas
The Farm	Enjoy thirty percent (30%) discount on Published Room Rates
Boracay
Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa	50% off Best Available Rate across all room categories for stays from 1st June until 15th October. For passengers who travel to Kalibo on BUSINESS CLASS, booking in a Deluxe room will be automatically upgraded to a Deluxe Seaview subject to space availability. Passengers must confirm hotel booking (036 288 4929 or reservation.slbo@shangri-la.com) within 2 weeks of purchasing PAL ticket to Kalibo.
Cebu
Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa	25% discount from best available rate valid until July 31, 2010
Laoag
Fort Ilocandia	Book 2 consecutive nights (Deluxe Room), get the third night free.
Palawan
El Nido Resorts	1.Ten percent (10) discount on published rates, except during peak periods 2. Pay for 2-nights, get a third night free (2+1), except during peak periods
Lifestyle
CATS Now and Forever	On a strictly limited basis, passengers who purchase one (1) round trip business class ticket to US, Canada, Australia or Japan during the May 9, 2010 Midnight Special are entitled to one (1)  free ‘CATS Now and Forever’ orchestra ticket
Travel Club	15% discount to customers who will purchase a minimum of P1,000 which will be valid for 6 months.

Click here to know the complete details.

Keep on flying with PAL’s Soaring to 70 celebration!

Source: PAL Website

The Second Philippine Airlines (PAL) Midnight Sale

PAL is going to run another midnight sale on May 2, 2010, starting 12:01am up to 6:00am, Manila time.

Banner from PAL's website

Interested people are advised to visit PAL’s website starting May 1, 2010, at 6:00pm, Manila time, to know more about what’s at stake for their Midnight Special promotions.

Source: Philippine Airlines.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) Promo Ends in 3 hours

Promotion ends 6:00 AM today, April 25, 2010, Manila time. Go to http://www.philippineairlines.com

INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL FLIGHTS

From MANILA	Fare Basis	Base Fare in USD	Est. Taxes	Total (Fare+ YQ+ Taxes) in USD
By Pinoy Nikonians at Flickr.com Travelling Period: Los Angeles – 07May and 09May10 only San Francisco - 07May10, 08 May10 and 09May10 Australia and Asian – 26 April to 09 May10 Minimum/Maximum days: USA – 3 days/2 months Australia – 2 days/15 days Asia – 2 days/8 days
Los Angeles	KWEBNITE	798	287*	1,085	Book this fare
San Francisco					Book this fare
Brisbane	WEBNITE	300	322.80	622.80	Book this fare
Bangkok		80	103.70	183.70	Book this fare
Hong Kong		75**	65.50	140.50	Book this fare
Jakarta		80	100	180	Book this fare
Saigon		80	88	168	Book this fare
Singapore		80	90.30	170.30	Book this fare

**Inclusive of HKG security surcharge

Fare Conditions for International and Regional flights:

• Valid for round trip travel on fiesta (economy) class
• Tickets and surcharges are non-refundable
• Rebooking/rerouting/reissuance/upgrading/endorsement not permitted
• Child discount/Infant discount:
  Los Angeles/San Francisco – No discount for child and infant with seat; Infant without seat - 20% of the fare
  Regional destinations – No discount for child and infant with seat; Infant without seat - 10% of the fare
• Free Baggage Allowance:
  Los Angeles/San Francisco - 2 pieces at 50 lbs each
  Australia – 23 kgs.
  Asia – 15 kgs.
• Mileage Accrual:
  Australia – 100%
  USA and Asia - 25%
• Service Class Award Upgrade not permitted

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DOMESTIC

From/To MANILA	Base Fare in PHP ONE-WAY (PPS)	Base Fare in PHP ONE-WAY (PMS)
Travelling Period: 27 April to 31 May 2010
Bacolod	-	788	Book this fare
Cagayan de Oro	-	1,388	Book this fare
Cebu	-	788	Book this fare
Cotabato	70	788	Book this fare
Davao	-	1,388	Book this fare
Dipolog	70	788	Book this fare
General Santos	-	1,388	Book this fare
Iloilo	-	788	Book this fare
Kalibo	70	-	Book this fare
Zamboanga	-	1,388	Book this fare
From/To Cebu
Davao	70	788	Book this fare

Fare Conditions for Domestic Flights:

• Valid for one way and combinable for roundtrip travel on fiesta (economy) class
• Fare includes surcharges and 12% VAT but excludes Aviation Security Fee
• Restricted for sales and ticketing in the Philippines
• Tickets and surcharges are non-refundable and non-reroutable
• Upgrading to higher fare is permitted provided that non-refundable amount remains non-refundable
• Rebooking due to upgrade is at PHP600 per coupon. Rebooking on the same booking class is not allowed
• Re-issuance is allowed at PHP600 per ticket
• No Show surcharge is PHP600 per sector
• Child discount/Infant discount
  Infant without seat – 75% of the accompanying adult fare
• Free Baggage Allowance is 15 kgs.
• No Mileage Accrual

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Other Midnight Specials

For tickets purchased during the promo period, get the following discounts from our partners. Presentation of the e-tickets to the participating hotels and establishments is required.

Terms and conditions apply.

Partner Establishments	Discounts/Freebies
Hotel
Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa	25% discount from best available rate
Makati Shangrila Hotel	Get one (1) complimentary Dim Sum Plus when you feast with six or more guests at Shang Palace of Makati Shangrila Hotel – Manila. Available for lunch from Mondays to Saturdays (except holidays), for only Php 810* per person. May 1 – June 30, 2010
Mandarin Hotel	Paseo Uno – fantastic buffets to enjoy 15% discount off food; Club Suite Temptations -  book 2 nights and get the 3rd night free ( consecutive days stay)
Pan Pacific	40% discount on Rack rates 20% discount on F & B
Resorts World	25% discount on all F&B outlets at RWM. Valid from May to December 2010
Sofitel	10% discount on all room rates. F & B and spa.
The Farm	30% discount on Published room rates (SULU terraces or PALMERA Suites); Book a Garden Villa and get 1 night FREE
www.swiss-belhotel.com	Avail of and enjoy special rates and discounts from among the listed hotel partners
Lifestyle
Travel Club	15% discount to customers who will purchase a minimum of P1,000

70th Anniversary of Philippine Airlines PAL Promos

Photo by Pinoy Nikonians at Flickr.com

Philippine Airlines or PAL introduces a year-long series of incentives and promotions:

A grand seat raffle that covers all customers who purchase PAL revenue tickets in the Philippines and via PAL’s website, and who travel between March 16 and December 31, 2010. A total of 16,000 winners will be chosen during nine monthly raffle draws. Prizes include free tickets for routes equivalent to those in tickets bought and flown. On March 15, 2011, PAL’s 70th anniversary, up to 3,000 lucky passengers get to travel for free.

A major discounted-fare promotion that features generously discounted rates on all domestic PAL routes. A flat rate of P700 on one-way flights between Manila and points in Luzon or the Visayas, and P1,700 to/from Mindanao destinations are offered. International flights are also covered by the promo; fares vary according to route.

A “Philippines Free” international campaign features free travel within the Philippines. It will be offered to passengers who travel on PAL’s international services during selected periods of the year. The sale period is between March 15 and April 7, 2010.

A promo for seniors 70 years old benefits these passengers celebrating their 70th birthday between March 15 and April 15, 2010. These senior celebrants receive a free domestic ticket when a companion’s ticket is purchased for travel on the same date and route. This promo is valid for travel from May 15 to August 20, 2010.

A new loyalty program targeting the youth market called Mabuhay Miles “Y Flyer” is set to take off on Monday, March 15, 2010. The program covers passengers between the ages of two and 21 years. Current Mabuhay Miles members in this age group automatically qualify as Y Flyers. They enjoy a 10% discount off published fares, initially for PAL domestic routes. This also includes earning miles by using partner brands’ products and services. PAL will give away 50 tickets to the March 27 “Changing Lives: Timbaland Shock Value II” concert in Manila, which features Justin Timberlake and Jojo. The free tickets will go to Y Flyers who register as members and purchase tickets on March 16 at selected PAL ticket offices – Makati, Cubao, Manila (Padre Faura), SM Cebu and Davao.

Source: PAL FB Fan Page

PAL Discounts for Iglesia Ni Cristo Members Abroad

Philippine Airlines is offering discounted air fares for all the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo abroad who wants to come to the Philippines to pay their respects to the late founder and executive minister of INC, Erano “Ka Erdy” Manalo. The special “round-trip” economy fares exclude government taxes. Sales, ticketing and travel are valid from September 2 to 9, 2009. Other fare conditions are a minimum of three days and a maximum of 14 days for US and Australia; and a minimum of three days and maximum of 8 days for regional flights. Rebooking allowed on the return flight within ticket validity and fees apply. Check out the PAL website for more details.

US$699 – United States
AUD$799 – Australia
HK$1,099 – Hong Kong
MOP1,099 – Macau
SG$399 – Singapore
US$299 – Guam
THB7,999 – Thailand
Y49,999 – Japan
TW$4,999 – Taiwan

Source: The Visayan Daily Star.