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[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2032737]You're probably right. But I found the Regular Economy priced higher than Premium Economy from province1-Cebu, Cebu-province2, and province2-Manila (all 1-way).[/QUOTE]I found the same thing a couple of months ago on two round-trip flights between Davao and Cebu.
GE.
[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2032692]Was browsing the PAL website looking at upcoming flights. Tickets are divided into 3 categories: Budget Economy, Regular Economy, and Premium Economy. Each gets more expensive usually, with increased luggage weight, nicer seats, priority checkin. However on some flights I noticed that the Premium seat (extra legroom, includes meal, increased luggage weight) was as much as p1000 less than the Regular Economy seat. Odd.[/QUOTE]Encountered a similar oddity here in China recently just before the May 1st holiday weekend.
Cathay Pacific flight, Beijing HK Manila. Economy, Rmb 11,000 / US $ 1570. Business Class Rmb 6000 Us $ 850. No guesses for which one I booked! Perhaps this anomaly is more widespread on airlines than we think?
[QUOTE=Omega3;2032720]I was 1 K (next step up from Platinum) on United a year ago, then started flying PAL after PAL inaugurated its much-publicized non-stop CEB-LAX flights 3-15-16. After reaching Premier Elite status on PAL, received the promised UTC (Upgrade Travel Certificates) from PAL. But what PAL doesn't tell you is that you can't use PAL UTC to upgrade to Business Class if you buy an economy ticket from default settings on the PAL website. You need to buy a special higher, more expensive "full" economy fare ticket on PAL in order to use the UTC to upgrade to business class. This basically makes the UTC worthless, and is a "deceptive business practice" in my humble opinion.
In my experience, PAL on international flights is almost always one or more hours late, often resulting in missed connections, and essentially sucks. Will probably go back to United. Maybe, if I am lucky, United will beat the crap out of me and I can settle out of court for millions. That would make my day.
YMMV.
OM.[/QUOTE]Last year was one of the passengers on the much ballyhooed inaugural PR 152 flight nonstop from Cebu to LAX, returning to Cebu a couple weeks later on the nonstop PR 153. Very convenient, though plane almost always hours late, especially on outbound leg to LAX. Since then, in the intervening 14 months, have flown nearly 10 times RT on this same route.
Now, while browsing the PAL website for my next such flight, I cannot find any PAL flights 152 or 153 after May 27,2017. It seems like Cebu-LAX-Cebu nonstop flights have quietly been cancelled by PAL, effective after May 27, without any notification to their flyers on this route or even to the world in general. Seemingly, no regard by PAL for customer service.
Thank you for flying PAL.
OM.
P.S. On domestic flights within the Philippines, PAL is probably still the most comfortable airline, especially if you can use their Mabuhay Lounge.
Plan on being in GenSan sometime in August. Does anyone want me to check out anything in particular in that city? Won't necessarily do it, but just asking.
[QUOTE=Omega3;2033022]Now, while browsing the PAL website for my next such flight, I cannot find any PAL flights 152 or 153 after May 27,2017. It seems like Cebu-LAX-Cebu nonstop flights have quietly been cancelled by PAL, effective after May 27, without any notification to their flyers on this route or even to the world in general. Seemingly, no regard by PAL for customer service.
[/QUOTE]I noticed that I couldn't find any US-Cebu nonstops when I did an Orbitz search last month.
I received the following message from the US Embassy in Manila about 10 minutes ago:
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines.
Security Message for USA Citizens: Travel Advisory for Palawan Province.
May 9, 2017.
THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO USA CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL USA CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD.
The USA Embassy has received credible information that terrorist groups may be planning to conduct kidnapping operations targeting foreign nationals in the areas of Palawan Province, Philippines, to include Puerto Princesa City, and the areas surrounding Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. You. S citizens are advised to carefully consider this information as they make their travel plans and to review personal security plans, avoid large crowds and gatherings, and remain vigilant at all times.
The USA Embassy wishes to remind USA Citizens of the most recent Worldwide Caution, dated March 6, 2017, which indicates there is an ongoing threat of terrorist actions and violence against USA Citizens and interests abroad, including the Philippines. Extremists have targeted sporting events, theaters, markets, mass transportation systems–including airlines, and other public venues where large crowds gather. Crowded nightclubs, shopping malls, buses and popular restaurants have also been targets. USA Citizens should be mindful of the importance of taking preventative measures to ensure their safety and security while traveling and residing in the Philippines.
Guys,
Over time I've noticed a few posts and complaints on the lack of areas within the Philippines that offer both quality P4P and diving options.
I'm putting together a trip for late this year that will include reporting on the success or otherwise of combining both hobbies.
I'm likely to fly into Manila then to Dumaguete, do a loop through the Visayas (Moalboal, Malapascua, Cebu and Coron), then to Subic and possibly Puerto Galera. I'll be in country 6 - 8 weeks.
Before I commit to flights, does anyone have any comments or suggestions on my intended itinerary or requests for information on areas that have not been covered on the forum recently. If I can, I'm happy to travel a reasonable distance to report new information.
I will only be reporting new information on areas that have already been covered extensively within the forum. Eg. Cebu, Subic, Puerto Galera. There is no point on simply repeating old posts or threads. I will endeavour to provide extended reports on any areas that have had limited reports.
If it helps, I prefer wreck diving but will have a look at anything. On land I intend to make the most of FL, bar and personal internet / app options.
[QUOTE=Goferring;2033345]Guys,
Over time I've noticed a few posts and complaints on the lack of areas within the Philippines that offer both quality P4P and diving options.
I'm putting together a trip for late this year that will include reporting on the success or otherwise of combining both hobbies.
I'm likely to fly into Manila then to Dumaguete, do a loop through the Visayas (Moalboal, Malapascua, Cebu and Coron), then to Subic and possibly Puerto Galera. I'll be in country 6 - 8 weeks.
Before I commit to flights, does anyone have any comments or suggestions on my intended itinerary or requests for information on areas that have not been covered on the forum recently. If I can, I'm happy to travel a reasonable distance to report new information..[/QUOTE]To Goferring.
I been diving on PI for long time best wreck dive is subic, the El capitan, uss NY.
Stay at Arizona resort they have dive shop there, I have dive at Bohol Pangla island.
Puerto galera is ok not great.
Palawan and coron is what I like go next so many island in PI w great diving and is one.
Cheapest place in the world.
Fast Eddie 48.
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I have a few lady friends in the General Santos area. Can anyone give me any info on what that area is like? Decent hotels? Nightspots? General action and also any saftey issues there vs Manilla?
Thanks, Daz.
[QUOTE=Dazhiba;2033534]I have a few lady friends in the General Santos area. Can anyone give me any info on what that area is like? Decent hotels? Nightspots? General action and also any saftey issues there vs Manilla?
Thanks, Daz.[/QUOTE]Hi Daz, this is the third time since last November that you have asked this question.
Do yourself a favour, get on a flight to Philippines, book a ticket to GS and report back.
If you are nervous about going there, then don't go. There are beautiful filipinas in every city and town in Philippines, no need to put yourself somewhere where you are not comfortable. Design your Philippines adventure for you not for the convenience of the girls.
BD.
[QUOTE=BrainDrain;2033638]Hi Daz, this is the third time since last November that you have asked this question.
Do yourself a favour, get on a flight to Philippines, book a ticket to GS and report back.
If you are nervous about going there, then don't go. There are beautiful filipinas in every city and town in Philippines, no need to put yourself somewhere where you are not comfortable. Design your Philippines adventure for you not for the convenience of the girls. [/QUOTE]BD gives good advice.
I would add the following: If you're "desperate" to meet these girls, travel to the Philippines and then go to Davao City. Tell the girls to come up to Davao by bus / van / whatever and meet you there.
GenSan is not guaranteed as a safe place. You are vulnerable to potential kidnapping etc. However, Davao is a safe place. It's relatively easy for the girls to reach and you can use the strategy to "weed out" those who are prepared to put in some work to meet you AND who will understand that you are presuming they will stay with you overnight. You can also offer to pay the fare of course which will turn out to be much cheaper than you travelling to meet them and removes all the stress and potential dangers.
The same advice about meeting in Davao goes for all guys chatting with friends in Sarangani, Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley.
Lurkers,
I will have an 8 hour layover in Manila on a business trip. What can I do in that short time frame? Will I be able to leave the airport and get a room and visitor for a short time in the vicinity of the airport?
[QUOTE=Drbombay;2033743]Lurkers,
I will have an 8 hour layover in Manila on a business trip. What can I do in that short time frame? Will I be able to leave the airport and get a room and visitor for a short time in the vicinity of the airport?[/QUOTE]You have plenty of time to leave the airport and get back in time. If I had an eight hour layover, I would probably go to LA Cafe have a drink and take a girl to the short time hotel next door. There's also plenty of time to go to Air Force One which is right next to the airport.
[QUOTE=RedKilt;2033656]BD gives good advice.
I would add the following: If you're "desperate" to meet these girls, travel to the Philippines and then go to Davao City. Tell the girls to come up to Davao by bus / van / whatever and meet you there.
GenSan is not guaranteed as a safe place. You are vulnerable to potential kidnapping etc. However, Davao is a safe place. It's relatively easy for the girls to reach and you can use the strategy to "weed out" those who are prepared to put in some work to meet you AND who will understand that you are presuming they will stay with you overnight. You can also offer to pay the fare of course which will turn out to be much cheaper than you travelling to meet them and removes all the stress and potential dangers.
The same advice about meeting in Davao goes for all guys chatting with friends in Sarangani, Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley.[/QUOTE]Excellent advice from RK. Gen San is not a guaranteed safety zone; plus from my recollection of several visits there a good while back, it's pretty much of a nothing place unless you're interested in seeing a large tuna port facility. I cannot remember any decent restaurants or hotels, and, to reiterate RK's caution, it may not be safe.
GE.
[QUOTE=Dazhiba;2033534]I have a few lady friends in the General Santos area. Can anyone give me any info on what that area is like? Decent hotels? Nightspots? General action and also any saftey issues there vs Manilla?
Thanks, Daz.[/QUOTE]You are supposed to have visited Gen San earlier as in November 2011 ("soon visiting") so as BD said grab a ticket and read RK and GE advice but first come to the Philippines and stop being a keyboard warrior then FR as before this you FR history of 27 posts is in 2015/14/13 - so if you do manager you don't say much but you do much LOL.