Remembering these useful tips will definitely help you get those Promo Fares and get you off to your next vacation!
Seat Sales or Promo Fares are spread out across the travel period, so looking across many dates is important in finding one. Weekend flights and popular tourist destinations like Boracay and Bohol are the first to go. When you do not find any promo fare, it does not mean all promo fares have been sold out. Try out other dates and destinations. Tuesdays and Wednesdays have the best availability.
2) Book quickly
Once you spot a Seat Sale announcement, book right away. The earlier to check for Promo Fares, the more time you have to complete it before more people come.
3) Book in small quantities
It'll be harder to look for Promo Fares for a larger group because there will be less chances that a lot of Promo Fares will still be available on one flight. Try traveling in smaller groups.
4) Prepare your credit cards or ATMs. Promo fares are usually available through online purchase. So be ready with your credit cards or ATMs. If you do not have credit card, ask your friends or relatives who have credit cards to book your flights. You can also use Bancnet ATMs to book Cebu Pacific and PAL flights.
5) Know when airlines offer promotions.
Cebu Pacific and Airphil Express regularly offer seat sales. Watch out for their promo two months in advance of your travel. Lowest fares are usually given before or on special dates and holidays. Cebu Pacific has offered P1 fare on Valentine's Day, P26 on February 25 (People Power), P12 on June 12 (Independence Day). Airphil Express has offered P1 sale on Valentine's Day, and P12 on New Year's Day. Philippine Airlines regularly offers Midnight Sale which runs from 7:00 pm Saturday until 7:00 am Sunday (Manila time). PAL also offers Pay Day Promo. Watch out for PAL promo on pay days and holidays. Zest Airways often launches seat sales on Wednesdays, weekends, pay days and holidays.
6) Get the Habit
Regularly check airline websites for promotions. Also follow us on facebook and twitter for promo updates. You're not the only one looking for Promo Fares, so the earlier you get the news and the more source of information you have, the better. You snooze, you lose!
Put these tips to heart and you'll get a Promo Fare sooner than you think! Best of luck!
