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ciab on 16/06/2014 - 16:24 cebupacificair.com (4915 clicks)
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TRAVEL PERIOD: SEP. 9 - DEC. 31, 2014.
Sale Period: 19/06/2014 OR Until sold out.

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air has just confirmed plans to commence new four weekly services between Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila and Sydney International Airport, effective 09 Sep.

Cebu Pacific is offering a $99 all-inclusive 'LiteFARE' from Sydney to Manila for travel between 09 Sep-31 Dec, when booked by 19 Jun. Fares departing Manila lead-in priced from $44. Standard baggage fees and pre-booked meals are additional, priced at $30 for a 20kg bag and $13 per meal

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  • Nilfunds on 16/06/2014 - 16:41
    +3

    wow nice,

    anything good to do in manila?

    • battler on 16/06/2014 - 16:47
      +5

      yep, jump on another plan to Cebu, or Phuket, or anywhere else…

    • hal9000 on 16/06/2014 - 16:49
      +5

      go to the ktv's, hook up with local girls.

      • cannedhams on 16/06/2014 - 18:58

        "Girls"

        Huh huh.

        • alizzan on 16/06/2014 - 19:09
          +1

          Bakla is the term for girls-who-aren't-girls (as well as gay men).

        • cazna52 on 17/06/2014 - 16:42

          Yes, my Filipino girlfriend got quite a giggle when she saw the Baklava for sale at a local kebab shop.

    • titanus on 16/06/2014 - 16:56

      yeah, interested as well.. found this site: http://www.experiencephilippines.org/

      • hen dawg on 16/06/2014 - 18:27
        +2

        Bitdefender blocked this site as malware?

        • cannedhams on 16/06/2014 - 18:58
          +1

          Fancy that.

        • joefish on 19/06/2014 - 16:49

          It's a question?

    • davohatcher on 16/06/2014 - 16:57
      +3

      Boracay, Cebu, (Oslob swim with whale sharks) Legazpi, Palawan… Philippines is amazing went there in Jan14 really didn't like Manila but

      • lolmao on 16/06/2014 - 17:25
        +6

        but what?

        • davohatcher on 16/06/2014 - 17:38
          +1

          Hahah sorry was to busy booking this flight. "But it had good shopping"

      • Radar on 16/06/2014 - 21:02
        +4

        I decided against Oslob for the Whale sharks because they feed them to keep them in one place.
        Whale sharks are migratory.
        I didn't want to be contributing to an industry that may be directly harming such an awesome animal's future.

        • davohatcher on 16/06/2014 - 22:18
          +1

          Yes i was well aware of this, almost didn't go but the experience was too great to miss, and the photo's amazing. If i swam with whale sharks in Western Australia it was over $400 vs $10 in Oslob.

          90% of the villagers income at Oslob is from tourism due to the whale sharks. The families get fed and so do the whale sharks. I guess its better then when they used to hunt them

    • DivZero on 16/06/2014 - 17:13
      +4

      Just got back from Cagayan de Oro down south. Absolutely beautiful part of the world.

      Unless you're visiting family, there's not much in Manila. Watch this for some inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADNgEHFDYzo

  • donbot on 16/06/2014 - 16:48

    Thats a ripper bargain.

    FYI they are equivalent to AirAsia - flew with them Manila-PP and Coron-Manila 2months back.

    • irajohn90 on 16/06/2014 - 16:55

      their logo shows they are part of tiger air?

      • battler on 16/06/2014 - 16:57
        -6

        can't read?
        they use Tiger to enhance their reach, same as Scoot do:
        "Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier entered into an alliance with Tiger Air (SGX: J7X.SI), Singapore’s largest low-cost carrier. The alliance allows both airlines to leverage on each other’s extensive route networks…"

      • donbot on 16/06/2014 - 17:24

        I dunno who they are a part of, I was just commenting on the flight itself.. i felt it was comparable with the airasia product.

        • battler on 16/06/2014 - 17:51

          My reply was to irajohn90, not you.

    • Peck on 16/06/2014 - 18:28
      +1

      Less reliable than even AirAsia. Cancel flights if not enough bums in seats. Cabin crew and ground staff sensational though.

      • brongz on 17/06/2014 - 00:43

        do you mean 'extra services'?;)

  • simprosimple on 16/06/2014 - 16:57
    +12

    Safety is an issue… Philippines is ALWAYS IN HIGH CAUTION in almost every countries

    Australia: Exercise a high degree of caution & Reconsider your need to travel
    http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Philippin…

    USA: Philippines Travel Warning
    http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarn…

    Hong Kong: Black Travel Alert
    http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1299293/…

    We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines because of the high threat of terrorist attack and the high level of serious crime.
    Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
    Violent crime is a significant problem in the Philippines. See the Safety and security section.
    Terrorist attacks could occur at anytime, anywhere in the Philippines, including in Manila. You should avoid places known to be terrorist targets. See the Safety and security section.
    There is a high threat of kidnapping throughout the Philippines. The threat is highest in the southern Philippines, including coastal and island tourist resorts and dive sites, including in remote locations in the Sulu Sea and along the Zamboanga Peninsula. Groups based in the south are capable of carrying out kidnappings and launching attacks in other parts of the Philippines, including areas surrounding the Sulu Sea such as Palawan, and other locations frequented by tourists.
    We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to eastern Mindanao (including the provinces of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur) due to the very high levels of violent crime and the high threat of terrorist attack.
    We strongly advise you not travel to central and western Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula, Zamboanga del Norte and Sulu Archipelago, due to the very high threat of kidnapping, terrorist attack, violent crime and violent clashes between armed groups.
    The typhoon season normally runs from late May to early December. This is also the rainy season when tropical storms, flooding and landslides may occur.

    • cloudie9 on 16/06/2014 - 16:59
      +11

      Might as well not travel at all!

    • cuteseal on 16/06/2014 - 17:02
      +7

      All those places mentioned are in the remote fringes of the country.
      Stick to the main tourist areas or the cities and you should be fine.
      The people are extremely polite and friendly, almost always speak english and are willing to help.

      • Lunchguy on 16/06/2014 - 17:11

        That's been my experience on two trips in the last few years.

      • superadmin on 16/06/2014 - 22:53
        +3

        The killing of a mayor, his wife and an 18 month baby at the major Manilla airport recently last year. Does that count? That's the capital city. You are not always safe even in the main tourist areas. There are many examples of this in that country. Palawan, which is a beautiful spot, also has had kidnappings. I think it is better to ensure people are reasonably cautious, so they can decide on what they want to do.

        • thejew on 16/06/2014 - 23:43

          I thought you were joking!

          XXX dressed in police uniforms XXX

          Ukol Talumpa, mayor of Labangan in the southern province of Zamboanga del Sur, his wife and at least two others were shot dead by two men on a motorcycle, dressed in police uniforms. Five others were wounded in the December 20 attack at the arrivals area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

          http://www.smh.com.au/world/manila-airport-security-boosted-…

        • donga100 on 17/06/2014 - 09:33

          Most memorable moment for me was when a police officer took a bus full of tourists hostage in Manila and it was broadcast live on tv while SWAT stormed the bus and shot him. Crazy stuff! Still, I actually liked Manila and would visit again but like others have said, your time is best spent in the islands.
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRt1aNsNM0c

    • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2014 - 17:12
      +33

      Won't get much ransom out of an ozbargainer

      • QW3RTY on 16/06/2014 - 17:21
        +38

        "We have your friend. You pay. You pay and he go free. $10,000."
        "… So are we talking free shipping?"
        "….N…No… you pay."
        "Alright alright, well at least take my coupon code for 12% off — EXTORTION12"

        • montorola on 16/06/2014 - 17:29
          +12

          What's your preferred payment method, Eneloops ok?

        • johnn on 16/06/2014 - 18:25
          +1

          "I'd like a free sample please"

        • The J man on 16/06/2014 - 20:08
          +2

          I imagine the ransom call would go something like this:

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEBL-k_vF0E

          Warning:explicit language.

          FWIW, been to the Philippines 3 times. Stay away from the southern part of the southern area (Mindanao). Otherwise, always be aware of your valuables.

          That's my wife's advice (who's filipino).

        • NeoM on 16/06/2014 - 20:59
          +1

          Would they break it into $100 payments and take Paywave?

          I'm sure ING would be lenient if I told them it was for a ransom.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2014 - 21:15

          Broden will buy 10 and resell on SlaveBay

        • LolwutMikka on 17/06/2014 - 00:24

          I think SSD's are the new standard…

    • davohatcher on 16/06/2014 - 17:13
      +1

      This is highly exaggerated. If you do not venture to far south you are fine.

    • compound on 16/06/2014 - 17:18
      +6

      Philippines apart from the main tourist areas is not tourist friendly. Be prepared to be ripped off and don't just jump on any cab…

      • donga100 on 16/06/2014 - 21:30

        I found it was actually quite tourist friendly outside of the main tourist areas. Never had a taxi try to rip me off in Baguio but happens all the time in Manila.

    • terahammer on 16/06/2014 - 18:52
      +1

      I think we should all leave Australia. Don't you know what is in this place?!?!

      Massive spiders
      Poisonous Snakes
      Crocodiles
      Bipolar weather

      More than enough reasons to leave!!!!!!!!!

      • Maxxjet on 16/06/2014 - 19:29
        -5

        feel free to leave, bye! and dont cime back to this dangerous place

      • LolwutMikka on 17/06/2014 - 00:25
        +1

        You forgot the dropbears

    • Pacify on 16/06/2014 - 18:58

      Meh.

    • paulaus on 16/06/2014 - 19:06

      lol i go there every month never had a problem except kids trying to pick pocket me..If you are careful and watch your things like a hawk no problem but like anywhere you go its common sense.Even the earthquake wasn't too bad. If you worry about everything stay in Australia.

  • battler on 16/06/2014 - 17:00
    +1

    Also PHP 1 fares Manila to Kuwait. (1 Philippines Peso)

    might be able to find flights that align…

    • davohatcher on 16/06/2014 - 21:05

      Worked out $301.00AUD Sydney to Kuwait Return

  • MrBillions on 16/06/2014 - 17:06
    +4

    Some airports do not let cebu pacific land due to high risks.

  • okay on 16/06/2014 - 17:12
    +5

    Philippines is a safe and beautiful country with friendly locals (many who speak english). I've been about everywhere in SE Asia bar Burma/Myanmar and Philippines has been the highlight.

    It's also dirt cheap, the perfect international holiday location for an OzBargainer.

    • compound on 16/06/2014 - 17:19
      +2

      Good if you know what you're doing. It's not safe… Especially for Australians who generally lack common sense.

      • pascal03 on 16/06/2014 - 19:10
        +5

        New tv show!

        "What really happens in Manila"
        or
        "When bogans venture out of Australia"

    • ryu on 16/06/2014 - 22:02
      +1

      I believe the government's warning is there for a reason, especially when it is not just by one government. But have to agree that's really really cheap.

  • xyron on 16/06/2014 - 17:13
    +9

    Philippines is an interesting country. This is an incredible price for a return airfare from an Australian port.

    However, beware, as soon as you land you really need your wits about you - corruption and crime is rife at every level of life and dealing over there. It starts in the airport, especially Nino Aquoy airport (assuming that is where Cebu Pacific flies into).

    I wouldn't spend much time in Manila - its incredibly congested, I would compare it to the Mexico City of the APAC region (although I would say Jakarta also falls into that category). Definitely head straight back out to Cebu, Boracay, or any one of the country's thousands of other islands…

  • Myrz on 16/06/2014 - 17:23
    +1

    Ridiculously cheap… cheapest ive ever been able to get there is 480 and thats flying through singapore with scoot then changing

  • donbot on 16/06/2014 - 17:28

    I wonder if the people badmouthing the security in Philippines have actually been there, or have been outside Manila? I know there are problems down south - but thats why you dont go there. Same as the wrong parts of Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia - you just dont go there, its no different for Philippines.

    I cant comment on Manila, other than it appeared to be a overpopulated, polluted, congested SEAsian city in the ~24hrs I spent there (I had little interest in the place), but Palawan/Coron islands were magnificent, with no troubles at all experienced, and would return in a heartbeat.

    • alizzan on 16/06/2014 - 19:15
      +5

      I have been there many, many times and what people are saying is correct. It is dangerous (my brother almost got kidnapped, and I've been in more hairy situations than I'd care for), and unless you know what you're doing/how to take care of yourself/all the tricks people play, you can get yourself into trouble. If you've been to Bangkok/Phuket and expect it to be similar, it's not. Life is cheap there. It's incredibly sad, but that's the way it is and if you go there expecting to be fine cos you're a tourist, or because you spent time in Thailand/Malaysia without trouble, you'll be mistaken.

  • deconst on 16/06/2014 - 17:41

    ITA Matrix reports Manila to Los Angeles return flights are as low as $880 with China Southern. Doesn't quite get you to the US at less than $1000 but it's close.

  • dorian_gray on 16/06/2014 - 17:42
    +3

    My partner (white Aussie) and I (Filipino-Aussie) have visited Manila half a dozen times already. He feels quite secure. Shopping there is amazing. Dental treatments are top-notch.

    BUT Manila is not the Philippines. Even the neighboring provinces have a lot to offer.

  • pinoy on 16/06/2014 - 17:44

    Sheez.. $143… ! crap im in melb. definitely dont waste too much of your time in manila (for none locals it will probably be a culture shock and can be stressful for first time travellers). Great shopping centres & lots of tourist spots but you do need a tourist guide to get around and unlock those pretty cool spots).

    Saying that… go travel places such as Palawan, Cebu, Boracay… etc Cheap & magnificent diving spots in Palawan( coron).. a few japanese shipwrecks to explore.

  • markp316 on 16/06/2014 - 17:51

    I've been on the site for a while and i can't see any of these 'bargain' fares - keeps giving me 'promo' fares which are still high, even when traveling within promo period. Anyone been successful?

    • davohatcher on 16/06/2014 - 18:01
      +1

      I booked SYD - MNL return $143 in December i can still see heaps of fares at that price, try the month view it might help you find it better :)

      • markp316 on 16/06/2014 - 18:05

        thanks, how many do you have travelling?

      • Sweet3st on 16/06/2014 - 18:54

        Gone now…

    • Peck on 16/06/2014 - 19:05

      The way that I read it, the sale has not started yet!? Start date 19 June ??

      • singlemalt72 on 16/06/2014 - 21:13

        Up to June 19 - all the cheap fares seem to be gone.

  • iko on 16/06/2014 - 17:53

    I never flown with Cebu Pacific Air but their Cabin Crew are worldwide known to be great dancers. There are a few of their demo musical versions on youTube

    For that price it´s worth checking it out.

  • mykii on 16/06/2014 - 18:03
    +8

    I'll probably be downvoted for pessimism… but.. my two cents:

    I lived in Manila for 5 odd years (2005-2010), and have been traveling there 3-4 times a year since I was 13 (white Caucasian here btw, family have worked there as expats since 1990). The Philippines is a great country, but I agree with the other posters urging caution if you are not an experienced traveler. You will get ripped off, corruption is a serious issue (FYI, one of my best friends were held up by police just two years ago for everything they had, another was stabbed in a backstreet of Makati about 7 years ago while another got in a cab drunk and was dumped in an ally somewhere in Malate butt naked at 3am in the morning more recently). I know of people who have been shot (doorman outside of Fridays in p burgos in 2006/2007) and raped. If you are smart, careful and don't get yourself into trouble it can be a fantastic place and I still consider Manila my home. There is no shortage of islands to visit, but for a novice it would be worth securing a good tour guide even if staying in Manila.

    So, long story, I'd discourage novice travelers or people likely to get into trouble, but if you have your wits about you and are open to new experiences Manila can be a great place to visit outside of the smog and poverty. A lot of posters here would tell you to forget Manila and head to Cebu/Boracay, and while I disagree with this sentiment it goes to show just how overwhelming/toxic Manila can appear if you don't have a good local contact/guide.

    Also, Cebu Pacific are mostly fine but they have a long history of safety bungles and is something worth considering. They had a few minor crashes last year - no fatalities though. They are not as safe as AirAsia, and while I have flown with them 20-30+ times I now try to avoid them if at all possible (there cheap fares like this can make it hard though!).

    Happy to help any ozbargainers with travel tips if anyone is interested, or otherwise I could provide 10,000 other stories about why you shouldn't visit (haha!).

    • j2dafa on 16/06/2014 - 18:08

      These examples you are giving were they mostly locals or do they include tourists?

      • mykii on 16/06/2014 - 18:10

        All expats/tourists, of course. If I were to include local stories… A local kid I went to school with there actually got kidnapped when in primary school. His family is super wealthy though, and they had to ransom him. It was pretty big in the media at the time apparently.

        I spent a number of years at the coveted International School there, so I went to school with all of the expat kids, knew their families and had countless friends/family business acquaintances pass through over the years.

    • aldog on 16/06/2014 - 18:14

      Hi mykii, just wondering, how does Manila compare to Bali? Been to Bali a couple of times now and have found it great - basically don't be an idiot and you're fine over there! A lot of touristy things to do? Might jump on Trip Advisor and have a look :)

      • pinoy on 16/06/2014 - 18:28
        +3

        different experience to bali if you are comparing it to manila.

        any of the mentioned tourist islands, palawan, boracay, etc.. is breathtaking vs bali .. been to bali 10 or so times.

      • ash2000 on 16/06/2014 - 18:29
        +1

        Manila is a one day city max! I had been advised of this before travelling there last year, I thought surely 3 days could easily filled….. So I booked three…. I was wrong, there is nothing for the tourist that can't been seen in a day! People were very friendly though, and jollie bee is worth a look!

        • ssjmark on 16/06/2014 - 19:09

          You're obviously getting bad advice and looking in the wrong places..

          The shopping, night life and food have improved immensely over the last few years. L.

        • ash2000 on 16/06/2014 - 19:47
          +1

          The advice came from ex residents of Manila, I ignored them and stayed longer. Been to all the Asian capitals, with the exception of those of Nth Korea and Myanmar, Manila is my least favorite. The Phils is about the islands, not the cities.

        • compound on 17/06/2014 - 05:22

          I'm living there and it is not safe. If you haven't been there before I'd suggest to go with someone who at the least has been there a few times.

          Australia has been overnannied and our common sense doesn't exist (danger signs everywhere)- there's a reason why our travel insurance is so high compared to the rest of the world.

    • pinoy on 16/06/2014 - 18:18
      +1

      manila… would I live there is a different story to TOURING/VISITING.!!! I could exactly say the same thing in Brunswick, VIC.. People getting raped, shot, stabbed, etc..

      Travelling any part of the world you'll need to be cautious!

      The only thing I will agree with you is.. YOU will need a GUIDE to take you around in places in Manila! These can be arrange as packages… Vehicle, driver, tour guide… hassle free!

  • yaziyo on 16/06/2014 - 18:13
    +2

    Crazy cheap. Love it when a new budget airline reaches Australia, the more the merrier!

  • suti on 16/06/2014 - 18:25
    +1

    Just don't complain when you die of cramp

    "The most tightly packable flights ever to operate on a scheduled basis to an Australian airport will arrive from September in the form of Cebu Pacific Air A330-300s with 436 seats."

    "The tiny narrow nine across all economy seats measure only 41.9 cms or 16.5 inches between the armrests, which is around 3.75-5 cms less than would be found across a range of different configurations in economy class cabins on Australian domestic and international services in general, and with around 5 cms less legroom than the the majority of those flights."

    http://blogs.crikey.com.au/planetalking/2014/06/16/cebu-paci…

    • pinoy on 16/06/2014 - 18:30

      yep seems cramped.. what would you expect for cheaps.

    • xuqi on 16/06/2014 - 18:35

      DVT….DVT…..DVT

      • machej on 16/06/2014 - 19:48

        Free DVT instead of no seat TVs.

  • Peck on 16/06/2014 - 18:32
    +2

    Manila - The American Cemetary,the Old Spanish Quarter and the Manila Hotel (ex- HQ GEN.Macarthur) are all worth a visit!

  • paulaus on 16/06/2014 - 18:56
    +1

    i fly to cebu every month to see my gf and baby this is good deal save me a few bucks i got bris to syd for 49 each way with virgin to connect.

  • ssjmark on 16/06/2014 - 19:02

    All sold out for my dates! :(
    Thanks though OP!

    Good to see more competition flying to and from the Philippines..

  • Slippy on 16/06/2014 - 19:07

    do you think these will be available tomorrow? really keen for direct flight at this price but cant jump right now…

    super flexible with dates but needs to be late sep at worst just to leave a decent gap before my already booked cambodia flights late november

    • paulaus on 16/06/2014 - 19:16

      mate probably not now its on ozbargain

  • devilin101 on 16/06/2014 - 19:10
    +1

    $143 all in fare including 20kg luggage -> one way and NOT RETURN. Still very cheap.

    • yaziyo on 16/06/2014 - 19:38

      I found ones for 95 there and 40 back, so there definitely are cheap returns available.

  • Slippy on 16/06/2014 - 19:22
    +1

    for 173 you can have return with bags on way back, pack light on way there and buy a suitcase there (less than 30 AUD in most asian countries) and you have a spare suitcase when you get back :D

    thats the ozbargain way to do it.

  • bargainjargon on 16/06/2014 - 19:25
    +1

    Been flying with Cebu Pacific (domestic and international) for the past few years. The planes aren't fancy but the staff are friendly. I'll say this, I feel way more shame when I fly Jetstar. The staff don't give two shits and all their planes seem to have this strong air fuel stench when they land whereas I've never experienced that with Cebu Pacific. Never flown Tiger so I can't compare.

    There are some things to see in Manila but I suggest taking some other cheap flights out of town. There are a lot of incredibly beautiful places outside of Manila. Palawan is magnificent, I'm gonna move there some day.

  • ZippyRoo on 16/06/2014 - 19:31

    I can't see any seats for $99 any more between start of October to end of November.

  • ZippyRoo on 16/06/2014 - 19:32

    There's still one seat left of $99 on 26 October, but I need three. lol.

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