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Experience the Warmth of Filipino Care in Philippine Airlines’ New Film

Experience the Warmth of Filipino Care in Philippine Airlines’ New Film

This holiday season, Philippine Airlines (PAL) isn’t just flying travelers to their destinations — it’s taking them on an emotional journey. With its latest campaign, "Care That Comes From The Heart," the airline brings its iconic tagline, "The Heart of the Filipino," to life. Through this powerful film, PAL celebrates the unmatched warmth and care that Filipinos are known for.

The centerpiece of the campaign is the film “Alaga” (Care), which offers a heartfelt glimpse into the daily lives of PAL’s crew and staff. It highlights small yet meaningful moments of care that go beyond routine service, capturing the essence of Filipino hospitality. Each act of kindness reflects a deep personal connection that PAL strives to provide its passengers, ensuring they feel valued and cared for during their journey.

The film is set to the iconic OPM song “Sundo,” a timeless classic that complements the film’s theme of care, connection, and warmth. The soulful lyrics and melody evoke a sense of longing and the comfort of being welcomed home, making the campaign even more poignant and resonant.

Alvin Miranda, PAL’s Vice President of Marketing, shares, "Our goal is to create unforgettable travel experiences that touch the hearts of our passengers. This campaign embodies the spirit of Filipino care, ensuring that every journey is a journey to remember. Through this film, we want to inspire the world with the Filipino heart! We invite everyone to experience the culture of care and heartfelt service that define Philippine Airlines."

You can watch the film now on PAL’s official Facebook page and on their Instagram account (@flyPAL). If the film inspires you to experience this heartfelt care firsthand, visit www.philippineairlines.com to book your next trip with PAL.

Philippine Airlines Year-End Seat Sale – Book Now and Save Big!

Philippine Airlines Year-End Seat Sale – Book Now and Save Big!

Experience the signature service of Philippine Airlines (PAL) and fly to your dream destinations at unbeatable prices with their Year-End Seat Sale!

Whether you're planning a holiday getaway or a business trip, this is your chance to save on both domestic and international flights. Book by December 5, 2024, and enjoy competitive fares to a wide range of destinations, including exciting international cities and beautiful local spots.

Travel Period:

  • Domestic Flights: December 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 & July 1, 2025 onwards.
  • International Flights: January 9 – September 14, 2025.

Note: Travel seasonality, blackout dates, and terms & conditions apply.

Take advantage of this limited-time offer and secure your tickets today. Whether you’re flying for leisure or business, PAL promises its signature heartfelt service throughout your journey.

✈️ Book now and fly later!
Contact us or your preferred travel agent to make your booking.

Don't miss out on these incredible savings!

Book now until December 5, 2024
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Experience the Heart of the Filipino with Asia's first airline, Philippine Airlines — the airline with more heart.


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Advisory: Passenger Reminders for Peak Holiday Season 2024

Advisory: Passenger Reminders for Peak Holiday Season 2024

As the Christmas and New Year peak holiday season approaches, we anticipate a high volume of passengers traveling on both domestic and international flights. To help ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey, we strongly encourage all travelers to follow these important tips:

Travel Preparation Tips:

  • Arrive Early: Due to expected heavy traffic, especially when departing from Manila or other major airports in the Philippines, plan to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before your domestic flight and at least 4 hours before your international flight.
  • Check Flight Status: To confirm your updated flight status and terminal assignments, please visit Philippine Airlines' Flight Status before heading to the airport.
  • Online Check-in: Skip the lines by checking in online via the Philippine Airlines website or mobile app within 24 hours up to one hour before your flight.
  • Stay Within Your Baggage Allowance: Ensure your check-in bags meet the allowable weight limit as indicated on your ticket.
  • Verify Travel Documents: Double-check that all your travel documents are complete and valid before your journey.

For International Travel:

  1. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of travel.
  2. Ensure the name on your ticket matches the name on your passport.
  3. Have the necessary visas, permits, vaccination cards (if applicable), and other documents required for your destination.

For Domestic Travel:

  1. Present a valid government-issued ID, school ID, or company ID.
  2. Ensure that the name on your ticket matches the name on the ID you present at check-in.
  • E-Travel Registration: International travelers must complete the mandatory E-Travel Registration required by Philippine authorities.
  • Terminal Assignments: In Manila, PAL domestic flights depart from NAIA Terminal 2, while international flights depart from NAIA Terminal 1.

For any additional concerns or inquiries, travelers can reach out directly to Philippine Airlines via the following channels:

  • Hotline: (+632) 8539-0000 / (+632) 8855-8888
  • Mobile (Philippines): (+63) 919-056-2255
  • Messenger: PAL Messenger
  • Viber: Search for Philippine Airlines
  • WhatsApp: PAL WhatsApp
  • myPAL Web Chat: PAL Web Chat

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season! Safe travels and a joyous Christmas from all of us. ✈️🎄

SriLankan Airlines Premieres Latest ‘Mathaka’ Range at Sri Lanka Design Festival

SriLankan Airlines Premieres Latest ‘Mathaka’ Range at Sri Lanka Design Festival

SriLankan Airlines Premieres Latest ‘Mathaka’ Range at Sri Lanka Design Festival

20 November 2024; Colombo – SriLankan Airlines, the official Airline Partner of the Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF), premiered the latest range of products under its award-winning upcycle brand, ‘Mathaka,’ at the event held from 6 to 11 November 2024 at Cinnamon Life. Launched in 2021, SriLankan Airlines’ ‘Mathaka’ brand transforms the airline's retired materials into a range of on-trend lifestyle products and collectibles, underscoring its commitment to being one of South Asia’s most sustainable airlines.

SriLankan Airlines, like many organizations worldwide, has faced the challenge of ethically disposing of materials retired from its operations. For the airline, this meant dealing with unusable aircraft seat covers, blankets, curtains, uniforms, wooden air cargo pallets and other items. The airline found its solution in Mathaka, aptly named for transforming remnants of yesterday’s onboard product into brand new consumer items. Mathaka allows SriLankan Airlines to take its planet-friendly philosophy to another level by fashioning people’s memories of air travel into tangible products.
The latest range, which includes travel bags, tote bags, peg dolls, table runners and mats, and many more exciting items, also ushers in a new era for Mathaka, with SriLankan Airlines forming collaborations with three Sri Lankan women sustainable entrepreneurs to create Mathaka products. This consists of House of Lonali, founded by Lonali Rodrigo; SO4 by Ruth Weerasinghe; and Pom’s Island by Shamin Abideen. In addition to its sustainable advantages, the Mathaka project also supports the livelihoods of economically disadvantaged women, who are involved in producing certain Mathaka items.

Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer at SriLankan Airlines, stated, “Since our earliest days, SriLankan Airlines has championed environmental causes, backing our commitment with action. We are proud to collaborate with these outstanding individuals, with whom we share a deep commitment to sustainable practices, to create our latest range of Mathaka products. We are also grateful to everyone who explored the Mathaka collection at SLDF; your enthusiasm for sustainability inspires us to keep pushing the green envelope, and we look forward to bringing these items to the marketplace very soon.”

Saminda Perera, Head of Marketing, Environmental Affairs, and Sustainability at SriLankan Airlines, added, “As we continue to evolve in a world that demands more sustainable practices, we are excited to introduce the next phase of Mathaka. This initiative aligns with our sustainability goals and offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation, women’s empowerment and community-driven enterprise. It’s a reminder that sustainability is a shared responsibility – one that we proudly uphold as a company and as global citizens.”

 

SriLankan Airlines unveiled the latest range of products under its award-winning upcycle brand, ‘Mathaka,’ at the Sri Lanka Design Festival.

The new Mathaka collection was unveiled at SriLankan Airlines’ stall at SLDF, which also showcased the airline’s other sustainability efforts. SriLankan also hosted a workshop led by Pom’s Island founder, Shamin Abideen, during SLDF, focusing on upcycling and recycling pallet wood.

Project Mathaka is one of several initiatives undertaken by the airline's Marketing and Environmental Affairs and Sustainability team to support the environment in measured and impactful ways. SriLankan Airlines was the first airline in Asia to introduce ‘Planet Friendly Flights’ back in 2009 and was named the second lowest carbon-emitting airline in the Asia-Pacific in 2016 by Business Traveller.

For more details on SriLankan’s Mathaka range, visit https://www.srilankan.com/en_uk/corporate/mathaka

 

The latest range features an exciting collection of lifestyle products and collectibles, including peg dolls crafted from the wood of retired air cargo pallets.

For ticketing or reservations, please contact the SriLankan Airlines Malaysia office.

Seabourn Best Small Ship and Expedition Cruise Line 2024

Seabourn Best Small Ship and Expedition Cruise Line 2024

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER READERS NAME SEABOURN BEST SMALL-SHIP CRUISE LINE AND EXPEDITION CRUISE LINE FOR 2024

Seattle, October 1, 2024 – Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has been voted Best Small-Ship Cruise Line and Best Expedition Cruise Line in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Being named in these two categories by the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveller is a testament to Seabourn’s exceptional itineraries, onboard offerings and outstanding service that continue to attract sophisticated, affluent travellers.

“We strive to deliver the best ultra-luxury travel experience with a yacht-like atmosphere across our entire fleet on both our ocean and expeditions. These awards are the result of the dedication of our entire team, both on board and on shore, who consistently go above and beyond to ensure every Seabourn guest enjoys an exceptional experience,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. “I am incredibly proud of our team for delivering unforgettable ‘Seabourn Moments’ and exceeding our guests’ expectations. We are thankful to Conde Nast Traveller readers for recognizing our extraordinary Seabourn team.”

Seabourn pioneered small-ship, ultra-luxury cruising, and continues to represent the pinnacle of that unique style of travel. The Seabourn fleet includes six ultra-luxury small-ship vessels, featuring a high ratio of space per guest that enables highly intuitive and personalized service for each guest on board. The ships offer a wealth of onboard touches to ensure smooth sailing and delightful voyaging enroute to every destination on their itineraries. Its fleet of intimate, all-suite ships, carrying between 264 and 600 guests each, sail to more than 400 ports and destinations on all seven continents around the world.

Over the years, Seabourn has consistently been rated by guests as a top choice in the ultra-luxury travel segment. Guests indulge in a home away from home onboard Seabourn’s intimate ships with private, yacht-like atmospheres, pampered by intuitive, personalized service. Ensconced in their spacious oceanfront suite, guests can savor gourmet dining that rivals the finest restaurants in the world and enjoy complimentary premium wines and spirits.

The expedition ships, Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, offer the same luxurious small ship experience that travelers have come to expect from Seabourn, enhanced by world-class equipment that allows the line to offer its widest range of expedition activities led by an expert 23-person expedition team of scientists, scholars, naturalists, and more. Designed and built for remote, diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards, the ship includes a plethora of modern hardware and technology that extends the ship’s global deployment and capabilities. There is close to 30,000 square feet of deck space and special touches at every turn, as well as indoor and outdoor guest areas with nearly 270-degree views. In addition, a 4K GSS Cineflex Camera is mounted on the mast of the Constellation Lounge and capable of broadcasting imagery from miles ahead on monitors located throughout the ship and in guest suites.

Seabourn’s entire ultra-luxury fleet is also equipped with enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink, providing its guests with faster service, greater connectivity and more reliable Wi-Fi wherever Starlink’s services are available.

For reservations or more details, please call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391, visit www.seabourn.com or contact a professional travel advisor.

About Seabourn: 

Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of six modern ships. The all-inclusive, boutique ships offer all-suite accommodations with oceanfront views; award-winning dining; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available at all times; renowned service provided by an industry-leading crew; a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn program and two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.

Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK).

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