The management of Philippine Airlines (PAL) today (24 January 2012) said PAL Chairman Lucio Tan's statement about selling the flag carrier "at the right price" was merely a one-liner, rhetorical response to questions fielded by reporters during an ambush interview over the weekend.
"PAL management is not aware that Mr. Tan is selling any of his shares and what is deemed the 'right price'. Normally, a response of this nature cannot be taken on its face value. It could be subject to various interpretations," said Joey de Guzman, PAL VP for Corporate Communications.
He noted that Tan's off-the-cuff remark on his alleged willingness to sell was conditioned on price. "He didn't say when he wants to sell, how much of his shares he will let go, to whom it will be sold or what the 'right price' is. Clearly, it's not simply about what he said, but what he didn't say," he stressed.
While Tan said he considers Ramon Ang of San Miguel Corporation and Manuel Pangilinan of Metro Pacific as his "friends", the PAL chairman never said he was negotiating with them, he added.
"It's easy for media and other parties to draw conclusions from Mr. Tan's one-line remark, but we believe that talks of any sale are speculative at best," he stressed.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
PAL Valentine's promo: Buy one, get extra ticket for free
Stepping up its promotional offering, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is launching another special treat for travelers in time for Valentine’s Day: purchase a business class ticket and get another one, absolutely free.
Dubbed “Let Your Love Fly Free,” PAL's latest promo, which offers limited seats, gives passengers who buy regional and international tickets a chance to join and win in the “Love NYC Tour Raffle". Meanwhile, those who purchase domestic tickets earn one entry to the “Love Asian Tour Raffle.”
Promo period is from January 17 to February 13, 2012. Tickets are valid for travel from January 23 to March 31, 2012.
Highlight of the “Love NYC Tour Raffle” is PAL's Valentine Broadway Experience package which includes two roundtrip Manila-New York business class tickets, accommodation at the Peninsula New York plus a pair of tickets to Phantom of the Opera and Wicked on Broadway.
To join the “Love NYC Tour,” just send the following details via SMS: PAL LOVENYC <primary ticket number> <primary passenger name> <address> example - PAL LOVENYC 0791234567890 JOSE FLORES 1234 PAG-IBIG STREET MANILA
Meanwhile, two roundtrip business class tickets to Hong Kong await winners of the Asian Tour raffle. To qualify, entries must register via SMS by sending the following information: PAL LOVEASIA <primary ticket number> <primary passenger name> <address> example - PAL LOVEASIA 0791234567890 JOSE FLORES 1234 PAG-IBIG STREET MANILA
Send to 2327 (Globe subscribers) or 09178902327 (non-Globe subscribers).
Included in the promo are PAL-operated flights between Manila and Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau, Xiamen, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore, Jakarta, Guam, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukouka, Osaka, Cebu-Tokyo, Honolulu, Delhi, Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas.
All promo fares are subject to government taxes, fees and surcharges. Tickets must be issued together. Minimum of two passengers is required who must travel together both ways. Tickets must be issued 48 hours after confirmed reservations on or before February 13, 2012.
Rebooking is allowed at US$100 per ticket for international/regional and at P400 per sector for domestic. Under the promo, mileage accrual applies.
For ticket prices, bookings and inquiries, visit www.philippineairlines.com or call PAL Reservations at (02) 855-8888 in Manila or accredited travel agents.
Dubbed “Let Your Love Fly Free,” PAL's latest promo, which offers limited seats, gives passengers who buy regional and international tickets a chance to join and win in the “Love NYC Tour Raffle". Meanwhile, those who purchase domestic tickets earn one entry to the “Love Asian Tour Raffle.”
Promo period is from January 17 to February 13, 2012. Tickets are valid for travel from January 23 to March 31, 2012.
Highlight of the “Love NYC Tour Raffle” is PAL's Valentine Broadway Experience package which includes two roundtrip Manila-New York business class tickets, accommodation at the Peninsula New York plus a pair of tickets to Phantom of the Opera and Wicked on Broadway.
To join the “Love NYC Tour,” just send the following details via SMS: PAL LOVENYC <primary ticket number> <primary passenger name> <address> example - PAL LOVENYC 0791234567890 JOSE FLORES 1234 PAG-IBIG STREET MANILA
Meanwhile, two roundtrip business class tickets to Hong Kong await winners of the Asian Tour raffle. To qualify, entries must register via SMS by sending the following information: PAL LOVEASIA <primary ticket number> <primary passenger name> <address> example - PAL LOVEASIA 0791234567890 JOSE FLORES 1234 PAG-IBIG STREET MANILA
Send to 2327 (Globe subscribers) or 09178902327 (non-Globe subscribers).
Included in the promo are PAL-operated flights between Manila and Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau, Xiamen, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore, Jakarta, Guam, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukouka, Osaka, Cebu-Tokyo, Honolulu, Delhi, Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas.
All promo fares are subject to government taxes, fees and surcharges. Tickets must be issued together. Minimum of two passengers is required who must travel together both ways. Tickets must be issued 48 hours after confirmed reservations on or before February 13, 2012.
Rebooking is allowed at US$100 per ticket for international/regional and at P400 per sector for domestic. Under the promo, mileage accrual applies.
For ticket prices, bookings and inquiries, visit www.philippineairlines.com or call PAL Reservations at (02) 855-8888 in Manila or accredited travel agents.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
PAL adjusts flight sked due to NAIA runway repairs
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is revising some of its flight schedules to adjust to the planned seven-month partial closure of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to runway repairs.
With the closure of NAIA runway 06-24 from 12:30AM to 5:30AM starting January 10 up to August 2012, one (1) domestic and 12 international PAL flights either departing from or arriving at the NAIA will be adjusted accordingly.
The revised schedule of affected flights is as follows: PR752/753 (Manila-Bangkok-Delhi vv – January 10, 12 and 14) – MNL-BKK 5:30AM, BKK-DEL 8:30AM, DEL-BKK 12:35PM, BKK-MNL 7:15PM (arriving MNL 11:40PM); PR732/733 (Manila-Bangkok-Manila – daily) MNL-BKK 9:30PM, BKK-MNL 1:35AM (arriving MNL 5:55AM); PR505/506 (Manila-Singapore-Manila - daily) – MNL-SIN 9:20PM, SIN-MNL 2:00AM (arriving MNL 5:35AM);
PR113 (Los Angeles-Guam-Manila – Wednesdays and Sundays) – LAX-GUM 8:15PM, GUM-MNL 4:00AM (arriving MNL 5:30AM); PR 466/467 (Manila-Incheon, South Korea – daily) MNL-ICN 12:25AM, ICN-MNL 8:10AM (arriving MNL 11:20AM); PR 212 (Melbourne-Manila - Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays) 12:30AM (arriving Manila 5:30AM); PR107/117 (Vancouver-Manila – daily) YVR-MNL 10:55PM (arriving MNL 5:30AM); and PR843 (Manila-Cebu – Tuesdays - 5:30AM).
All other PAL flights will follow the old published schedule.
Certain flights departing from San Francisco and Los Angeles may experience some delays depending on wind conditions and the revised Manila airport schedule.
US passengers bound for Manila are still advised to check in at least two hours prior to their published departure time.
For the revised timings of departures and arrivals of early morning flights, passengers are advised to check the PAL website (www.philippineairlines.com) or call PAL Reservations (02) 855-8888.
With the closure of NAIA runway 06-24 from 12:30AM to 5:30AM starting January 10 up to August 2012, one (1) domestic and 12 international PAL flights either departing from or arriving at the NAIA will be adjusted accordingly.
The revised schedule of affected flights is as follows: PR752/753 (Manila-Bangkok-Delhi vv – January 10, 12 and 14) – MNL-BKK 5:30AM, BKK-DEL 8:30AM, DEL-BKK 12:35PM, BKK-MNL 7:15PM (arriving MNL 11:40PM); PR732/733 (Manila-Bangkok-Manila – daily) MNL-BKK 9:30PM, BKK-MNL 1:35AM (arriving MNL 5:55AM); PR505/506 (Manila-Singapore-Manila - daily) – MNL-SIN 9:20PM, SIN-MNL 2:00AM (arriving MNL 5:35AM);
PR113 (Los Angeles-Guam-Manila – Wednesdays and Sundays) – LAX-GUM 8:15PM, GUM-MNL 4:00AM (arriving MNL 5:30AM); PR 466/467 (Manila-Incheon, South Korea – daily) MNL-ICN 12:25AM, ICN-MNL 8:10AM (arriving MNL 11:20AM); PR 212 (Melbourne-Manila - Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays) 12:30AM (arriving Manila 5:30AM); PR107/117 (Vancouver-Manila – daily) YVR-MNL 10:55PM (arriving MNL 5:30AM); and PR843 (Manila-Cebu – Tuesdays - 5:30AM).
All other PAL flights will follow the old published schedule.
Certain flights departing from San Francisco and Los Angeles may experience some delays depending on wind conditions and the revised Manila airport schedule.
US passengers bound for Manila are still advised to check in at least two hours prior to their published departure time.
For the revised timings of departures and arrivals of early morning flights, passengers are advised to check the PAL website (www.philippineairlines.com) or call PAL Reservations (02) 855-8888.
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