Airlines like Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, Philippine Airlines, and Skyjet offer crazy deals with their promo fare frequently. During the promo period, You can get a flight for as low as P15. There was even a time that I managed to get a roundtrip flight for my friend with check in baggage for just P350 RT to Davao. But getting those cheap flights aren't easy. You should be well equipped to make the most out of those promos.
TIP 1 Follow Airline Facebook Page and set to SEE FIRST
Set the Airline Facebook page to See first so that when they post a promo announcement, you'll see it first on your feeds
TIP 2 Sign up for an account
Create an account on the airline website if you don't have one. Having an account will give you access to cheaper flights, your booking details, exclusive member only promos, plus discounted price on top of the promo.
TIP 3 Ready your companions' details
Once you have an account, enter the details of your companions on the Guests List. This is essential when booking promo fares since your goal is to get as fast as possible to the payment page. Keep in mind that during promo period, you are only allowed a specific number of minutes to reserve the seats and a slight delay might lose you those precious seats.
TIP 4 Make sure you have enough funds on your Credit Card / Debit Card
Cebu Pacific only allows online payment on the first day of promo and having a card on hand gives you the edge and enables you to secure the promo fare easily once you found it.While with Airasia, you'll be waived of processing fee (usually ranges from P250-P750) when you book with your card.
TIP 5 Use Multiple Devices to check for flights
Using multiple devices will allow you to check multiple destinations on sale at a time. This tip is efficient for those with flexible travel dates / destinations. It will also give you the option to fly in multiple cities. Why not hit two birds with one stone? if you can't find a cheap return ticket from the same city, why not consider booking from another city. Apart from getting cheaper flights, you'll get to explore more places in one vacation. This will allow you to cross out multiple places on your bucket list (or the world map). For example:
MANILA - KAOHSIUNG / TAIPEI - MANILA
MANILA - ROXAS / ILOILO - MANILA
Get the idea?
TIP 6 Be flexible with your destination
Don't spend too much time searching on just one destination. Just because the other city is not popular doesn't mean there's nothing to it. Every destination has a lot to offer you'll just have to research.
TIP 7 Book through the app
Airline Websites are usually slow during the promo due to the number of users trying to load the page at the same time so it will be better to use the app.
TIP 8 If you are booking for a large group, book by batch
Since promo fares are limited, some flight schedule might only have a few seats available. If that happens, check how many flights on the same day have available promo fares and see if those schedules can accomodate the whole group then book in batch.
TIP 9 Book on the first day of Promo
Promo fares easily sold out it's best to get first dibs so you can have a lot of options.
TIP 10 Decide Right Away
When it comes to booking promo fare, TIME IS GOLD. If you see multiple destinations on sale, decide right away. The promo fare will not wait for you. It might be gone in a few seconds so there's no time to hold back!
So there you go.. Happy Booking!
