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The flag carrier said the promotion is available exclusively through its website and mobile app, encouraging early bookings for travelers eyeing beach, nature, and diving destinations in the Pacific.
Why it matters
The sale underscores PAL’s strategy to stimulate demand on niche international routes by combining price-led promotions with destination marketing, particularly for adventure and dive tourism.
PAL is offering 30 percent off base fares for Manila-Saipan and Manila-Palau roundtrip economy tickets booked within the promo window.
The airline highlighted Saipan’s appeal for nature lovers, citing attractions such as The Grotto and Bird Island, while positioning Palau as a bucket-list destination for scuba divers with globally recognized sites including Blue Corner and German Channel.
By the numbers
Base roundtrip economy fares start at $309 for Saipan and $399 for Palau, making them among the more competitive offerings for nonstop Micronesia travel from Manila, according to the flag carrier’s press statement.
Beyond diving, PAL emphasized that both destinations cater to adventure seekers with activities ranging from snorkeling and kayaking to jungle hikes and cave exploration.
The airline also framed the islands as ideal summer destinations, citing generally sunny weather and seasonal festivities.
What they’re saying
PAL described the promotion as an opportunity for travelers to secure “the best rates to their dream getaway,” while highlighting the convenience of nonstop flights to remote island destinations.
The schedule
Flights between Manila and both Saipan and Palau operate twice weekly, with departures every Wednesday and Sunday and return services every Monday and Thursday.
PAL said the schedule allows travelers flexibility in planning extended leisure trips without the need for multiple connections.
The bigger picture
As the only Philippine carrier offering nonstop service to Micronesia, PAL continues to leverage route exclusivity to differentiate itself in the international leisure market.
The airline’s focus on direct access, paired with promotional pricing, reflects broader efforts by full-service carriers to capture post-pandemic travel demand for experiential destinations. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
