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We’re halfway through the year — how much of your travel goals have you accomplished at this point? If you’re still planning your dream vacation, then luck is on your side: From 5–24 Jun 2023, Philippine Airlines is offering an Independence Day Seat Sale, giving travellers the chance to book their domestic and international flights at an affordable rate. Secure those tickets — your much-deserved getaway may be sooner than you think!
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The Philippine Airlines seat sale opens popular destinations for travellers on a shoestring budget. We’re talking ₱125 one-way base fares to domestic destinations and $79 (around ₱5,000) for round-trip airfares to international destinations! The promo begins 5 to 25 Jun, so there’s ample time to plan, build, and budget your potential itinerary.
Do take note of the travel periods when planning! For domestic destinations, the travel period is 1 Feb 2024 onwards.
On the other hand, international travellers can book flights for earlier dates. The travel period starts on 1 Jul 2023 for Guam and South Korea; 1 Sep 2023 for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and Southeast Asian destinations; 15 Jan 2024 for Japan; and 1 Feb 2024 for destinations in North America, Middle East, and Australia .
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While it comes with the caveat of booking many months ahead (at least for domestic destinations), this Philippine Airlines seat sale buys you a lot of time to save vacation money. And by booking these tickets far ahead, you have one less thing to worry about when planning the itinerary. Plus, with the steep price drop, you might even be able to stretch your budget to accommodate two travel destinations. Ready to be a jet-setter next year?
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