Philippine Airlines launches new Super Saver holiday packages

Exciting tour packages at discounted rates to various Asian and domestic destinations are the highlights of Philippine Airlines' new Super Saver holiday packages.

Designed to promote local and regional tourism in the aftermath of the recent SARS scare, the holiday packages include round-trip Fiesta Class tickets, 2-3 nights hotel accommodation, airport-hotel-airport transfers and daily breakfast at selected hotels.

Prices of PAL's promotional tours are lower than previous levels by as much as $190 for international and P2,000 for domestic packages.

Asian destinations under the Super Saver Swingaround packages (outbound from Manila) include - Bangkok ($254), Shanghai ($297), Xiamen ($299), Ho Chi Minh ($300), Hong Kong ($130), Jakarta ($380) and Singapore ($182).

Meanwhile, the flag carrier's improved PALakbayan Super Saver packages are for such destinations as Boracay (P4,767), Davao (P4,998), Iloilo (P4,030), Cebu (P4,030), and Manila at P4,556 (for those coming from Cebu, Iloilo or Kalibo) and at P5,440 (for those coming from Davao or Puerto Princesa).

Another irresistible tour of Manila await travelers coming from Ho Chi Minh (at $264), Jakarta ($310), Taipei (TWD5,520), Shanghai (CNY1,930) and Hong Kong (HKD2,102).

Hong Kong travelers may also avail of a special package for Cebu for as low as HKD2,084.

The Swingaround Manila and Cebu Super Saver packages are valid until August 31, 2003 while the other packages are good until September 30, 2003.