Friendly Neighborhood Airline

By now you might know that one of the best budget carriers here in the Philippines is Cebu Pacific. Every so often, the airline comes out with these promos for ridiculously low prices for any of their domestic and foreign flights.

I myself have flown from Manila to Cebu in January for 2,500 php (US 256 dollars), roundtrip. Or Manila to Davao, several times with fares ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 pesos (US 80-90 dollars).



The key really, is to know that prices plummet in November. I get the updates in my email, which can be activated by clicking their site here.

My best friend Mia and I have been wanting to go on a trip for a long time. So when Beijing and Shanghai fares dropped, we thought we'd go. But then we decided the visa process would a bit tedious for now.

So Southeast Asia then. She wanted to go to Cambodia, I wanted to see Vietnam. So why not both? We waited two more weeks because initially the plane fare costs 7,000 php (US 160 dollars), and we know it wouldn't be long until Cebu Pac would lower its rates.

And that was how, we were able to book roundtrip ticket from Manila to Vietnam for only 4,000 php (US 90 dollars).

Our trip is scheduled for November 1 until 7, and now we're just figuring out how the rest our trip will fit into a shoestring budget.