PAL offers big discounts on SE Asian routes

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has introduced a series of promotional fares featuring deep discounts off regular rates to major Southeast Asian destinations ahead of the peak Christmas travel period.

A special round-trip, economy-class fare of $118 is being offered on PAL services to Bangkok, Singapore and Jakarta, for ticketing until Oct. 31, 2008.

While the rate is valid on all PAL flights between Manila and Bangkok, only specific flights to Singapore (PR 501/PR 502 and PR 505 / PR 506) and Jakarta (PR 535 / PR 536) are covered by the promo.

The Bangkok promo is valid for travel until Nov. 25, 2008 while for Singapore and Jakarta, travel must be completed by Dec. 5, 2008.

A companion promotion is also being offered for Mabuhay Class service to Jakarta. For a special rate of $550 on the late-evening and early morning flights PR 535 / PR 536, the traveler enjoys business-class service at a hefty discount over the regular fare.

This promo fare is available for both ticketing and travel until March 31, 2009.

Meanwhile, to complement the low fares, PAL has put together a special holiday package to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur under its “Swingaround” brand.

For as a low as $406 per person on twin-share basis, the package includes round-trip airfare between Manila and Singapore on flights PR 501/PR 502 or PR 505/PR 506, airport transfers in Singapore, and seat-in-coach transfers between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Also part of the package are four nights’ hotel accommodation (two in Singapore and two in Kuala Lumpur), daily breakfast, one Singapore Flyer ticket, and one Hippo Cruise or Sentosa Cineblast ticket. (The last two inclusions are valid until Nov 30, 2008 only.)

This Swingaround tour package is available for sale until Oct. 31, 2008. Travel must be completed by Dec. 5, 2008.