$99 SYD-MNL book by 19 June for travel 09 Sep - 31 Dec

[get me outta here]

Just saw this on Ozbargain:


https://www.cebupacificair.com/au-en The monthly view shows $135 return available in November, have not checked any other dates.



SALE PERIOD: UP TO JUN. 19, 2014 OR UNTIL SEATS LAST | TRAVEL PERIOD: SEP. 9 - DEC. 31, 2014

Advertised fare promo fare is, one way inclusive of 7 kg carry-on luggage, AUD 55 Passenger Movement Charge, AUD 31.25 Passenger Service Charge and AUD 4 Web Admin Fee. Free of Fuel Surcharge. Fare available (Jun. 17 – 19, 2014) but not on all flights or days. Fare is non-refundable (subject to statutory rights). Limited changes permitted, charges apply. Fare does not include checked-in luggage allowance, which can be purchased at time of booking. Please note that booking of all fares and payment must be done at the same time.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

God that is cheap - random date late Sept incl 20kg bag both ways AD204 return - OMG!

 

[deka2]

Dummy booking Saturday to Saturday in Nov inc bags and Meals $418 for 2

very tempting

 

[markis10]

436 people on an A330 - nice, not.

 

[get me outta here]

Sure, but $40 MNL -SYD is cheep cheep.

 

[markis10]

I think that will be the final nail in the coffin for QF re MNL.

 

[Austman]

The Airbus A330 Interior

Cebu Pacific Air’s Airbus A330 has 436 seats, 4 galleys, 21.5 trolleys and 8 lavatories

Note the 3-3-3 seating (QF is 2-4-2). Exit row seats cost PHP1500 to select (AUD36 or so).

(.5 of a trolley?)

 

[JohnK]

436 people on an A330 - nice, not.

And 9 across in economy? :shock:

I looked at this thread earlier and had some interest in the airfare. Best to wait until you have all information before considering booking a trip in a sardine can.

 

[Virgin Bart]

I booked! Never been so decided to try out Philipines for three nights. $143 return.

 

[Virgin Bart]

If anyone has ANY suggestions, tips or otherwise RE Manila, please share!

 

[AdMEL]

I booked! Never been so decided to try out Philipines for three nights. $143 return.

Did you book from MEL or SYD?

EDIT: Make that: how are you getting to SYD?

 

[Virgin Bart]

SYD, I'm pretty sure they only do SYD.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

If anyone has ANY suggestions, tips or otherwise RE Manila, please share!

Tip 1 - Prepare to experience a country where nothing makes sense and everything is broken!

Tip 2 to Tip 10 - Same as Tip 1.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Looks like it is sold out now. Lowest fare on their monthly calendar is 195 ex SYD and 140 ex MNL

edited... then they add taxes... starter lite fare is coming up as $543 total. Lower prices display but then increase as you select the date.

 

[Virgin Bart]

Looks like it is sold out now. Lowest fare on their monthly calendar is 195 ex SYD and 140 ex MNL

edited... then they add taxes... starter lite fare is coming up as $543 total. Lower prices display but then increase as you select the date.

Their fares were showing inclusive of taxes earlier. Strange!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Their fares were showing inclusive of taxes earlier. Strange!

maybe they are inclusive of taxes... the price on the fare calendar gives a price of $195+, when you click through it gives a lowest price $299. Maybe it's just a case that the 195 has sold out.

Well done to those who got the bargain! For $139 return it might have been fun. For $540 maybe not so much

(Their meal add-ons are expensive! AUD13 for a small square dish of pasta!)

 

[Alanslegal]

I booked! Never been so decided to try out Philipines for three nights. $143 return.

I had absolutely no plans to visit MNL though but I did book too We are travelling 20NOV14-29NOV14. We ended up paying $342.00 for two passengers with seat selection (we chose the back where it's 2-4-2 configuration). No baggage and no meals but when you head to warm weather, you don't need to carry that much.

Here's the breakdown of the costs if anyone is interested:-

Form of Payment : VI​

Currency Code : AUD​

Airfare & Others : 342.00
Discount : 0.00
DPSC : 0.00
Total : 342.00
Vatable Sale : 0.00
VAT-Exempt : 296.50
VAT Zero-Rated : 45.50
Sub Total : 342.00
VAT Amount : 0.00​

Total : 342.00

 

[smit0847]

For those wondering about the schedule:
Manila – Sydney
5J7295 MNL0015 – 1005SYD 330 x135
5J7296 SYD1135 – 1730MNL 330 x135

Actually quite good flight times for connecting to and from SYD on separate itineraries.

90 mins is actually rather long to turnaround an ultra-LCC isn't it?

 

[A330]

For those wondering about the schedule:
Manila – Sydney
5J7295 MNL0015 – 1005SYD 330 x135
5J7296 SYD1135 – 1730MNL 330 x135

Actually quite good flight times for connecting to and from SYD on separate itineraries.

90 mins is actually rather long to turnaround an ultra-LCC isn't it?

Well there are over 400 seats on this plane so that's a lot of people to move. Not to mention Filipinos are apparently big on luggage (like the balikbayan box).

 

[davistev]

No $99 fares at all