Airfares

[Onemore52]

Sydney to Manila $2000. For Feb 13th, the only thing going for it is it’s a direct flight.

knees up around my chin for 8 hours no thanks.

[Joey G]

Price drops under $800 for April tickets... 

[Clermont]

3 hours ago, Onemore52 said:

Sydney to Manila $2000. For Feb 13th, the only thing going for it is it’s a direct flight.

knees up around my chin for 8 hours no thanks.

Your lucky, my wife won't fly anything else, and by the way ,it's my fault I've got long legs. 

[BrettGC]

Have you checked PAL?  $1500AUD or so for Sydney, Manila and a throwaway to Hong Kong, well that's what it was a couple of weeks ago.  

[Jollygoodfellow]

On 1/30/2022 at 1:14 AM, Onemore52 said:

Sydney to Manila $2000. For Feb 13th, the only thing going for it is it’s a direct flight.

knees up around my chin for 8 hours no thanks.

As mentioned in another topic, Singapore airlines to Cebu, 1300 to 1400 in April. Manilla will be about the same.

[Joey G]

It really pays off to learn how to use "Google Flights"...  the day-day variance in airline prices is often significant. Even specific airline prices can swing 50% +/- depending on the time of day you leave. There's a way to view prices graphically for 11 months out which is good for planning.  Airline prices can change almost by the minute, so repeated checking can pay big benefits.  

Just looking now... Melbourne - Manila - One Way/Non-Stop-  March 26-$1344... and then April 5th-$539

One thing I did notice... often when one airline adds a new flight destination, it inevitably results in other airlines restructuring their fares.  This is bcoming more common now with countries opening up.

When I find a price that meets my needs, I buy from the actual airline site... it's easier to get refunds and/or make changes directly with them. 

[baronapart]

On 1/29/2022 at 11:14 AM, Onemore52 said:

Sydney to Manila $2000. For Feb 13th, the only thing going for it is it’s a direct flight.

knees up around my chin for 8 hours no thanks.

I'm tall, too (6'3). I just plan on any flight is going to be torture for me)))

[Old55]

4 hours ago, baronapart said:

I'm tall, too (6'3). I just plan on any flight is going to be torture for me)))

I'm also tall with back problems can defiantly sympathize with you. 

You may politely ask at the ticket counter to be moved to a door seat. They choose tall single male passengers to be at the emergency exit doors. I've had great luck with this. One tip is to be early at the check in to ask.

 

 

 

[BrettGC]

It's one of the few times I'm glad I'm a short arse (5'7") but I normally pay for the emergency exit seat option if possible.  Leg room aside, you don't have people climbing over you or have to climb over anyone.  

Edited February 2, 2022 by BrettGC

[Snowy79]

I had a shock when looking at flights to the usual visa run locations from the Philippines. My 3yrs is up tomorrow and although I'm doing a motion of consideration I aimed off and looked a flights out of curiosity incase they say I have to leave.  It's cheaper to fly to Scotland return than to some of the nearby locations. Many airlines are also not showing any flights.