CEB supports new Korea Tourism office in PHL with 50% off Korea seat sale

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) congratulates the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) on the launch of its first satellite office in Manila with a 50% off seat sale to South Korea, from June 4 to 7, 2012 or until seats last.

For travel from August 1 to November 30, 2012, passengers can buy seats at 50% off from Manila to Busan or Incheon (Seoul), or from Cebu to Busan or Incheon (Seoul). CEB operates up to 29 flights weekly between the Philippines and South Korea.

“We welcome KTO to the Philippines with this 50% off seat sale to Seoul and Busan. Their presence in the Philippines can help positively drum up demand for travel to South Korea,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

CEB also holds a 50% off seat sale from Manila to Osaka for the same travel period.

Meanwhile, for travel from July 1 to October 31, 2012, passengers can also buy P688 seats from Cebu or Kalibo to Hong Kong, and from Clark to Macau.

For travel from August 1 to October 31, 2012, passengers can buy P688 seats from Clark to Bangkok or Hong Kong, and P1,488 seats from Clark or Cebu to Singapore.

International Lite Fares are inclusive of 7 kilos hand-carry baggage allowance but exclusive of check-in baggage, government taxes, fees and fuel surcharges ranging from $15-$50.

Domestic seats are also up for grabs, for travel from August 1 to October 31, 2012. This includes P1,188 all-in fares from Manila to Dumaguete or Kalibo, and from Cebu to Siargao or Puerto Princesa.

P1,488 all-in fares are also available from Manila to Busuanga, Caticlan, Puerto Princesa or Tagbilaran; and from Cebu to Caticlan.

These all-in domestic fares are inclusive of fuel surcharge, administrative fee, aviation security fee, 12% VAT and 7 kilos hand carry baggage allowance. Flight changes are permitted with P800 rebooking fee and P900 cancellation fee.

“This domestic seat sale to the Philippines’ top tourist destinations offers the best travel savings for those who wish to travel during the three-day weekends in August or catch events such as the Silliman Founder’s Day in Dumaguete or surfing tournaments in Siargao. Of course, beach-lovers travel to Boracay, Palawan or Bohol year-round for rest and relaxation,” Iyog added.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com, or call the reservation hotlines (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter and Facebook pages.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 20 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 38 aircraft – with an average age of 3.6 years – is the largest aircraft fleet in the Philippines. Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 22 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders. It is slated to begin long-haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013.

In its 16th year of operations, CEB had flown over 60 million passengers. It provides access to the most extensive network in the Philppines, with 32 domestic and 19 international destinations. The airline also remains a pioneer in the Philippine aviation industry by being the first to offer web check-in, self check-in, e-ticketing, Lite Fares and One Peso seat sales.

About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB)

Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.