My first flight in 7 weeks.

[stevie c]

we got a flight with cathay giong in june for £557

[Ako Si Jamie]

That price is very good, the cheapest i can find for cathay is £959 for june and returning in early july

who did you book it with in the end?

Fly and Go.

A lot more helpful and you could at least understand what they were saying unlike those at Crystal, Southall, Cheap Ticket etc

[Ako Si Jamie]

^ Ask for Harry

[Ako Si Jamie]

Someone was telling me that new flight prices come out today (being the 1st of the month) so it may be worth having another shop around.

[London_Manila]

Fly and Go.

A lot more helpful and you could at least understand what they were saying unlike those at Crystal, Southall, Cheap Ticket etc

Thanks for the info and most appreciated
I normally found southall travel to be the best for online searches and they seem to undercut most of the others big sites like e bookers,opodo etc...

[London_Manila]

we got a flight with cathay giong in june for £557

just after xmas cathay had a big sale and had many good offers, i went in march for £540
of course now these offers are no longer available

[irishman12]

Hi John ,have been to cdo many times and going again in july -if u have any questions about -would be happy to help -not sure if can pm but maybe you can contact me .

[songz777]

Hi John ,have been to cdo many times and going again in july -if u have any questions about -would be happy to help -not sure if can pm but maybe you can contact me .

Thanks mate, yes I will be in touch, when you have a few more posts I will be able to add you as friend

[irishman12]

yes nearly there now -have another contact also from uk that might be visiting cdo in june

[deeen]

singapore airlines have some flights june / july at £651, if that helps anyone?

[songz777]

Oh boy soon by 9th June when I fly how time flys! Does anyone know if Bahrain airport has anyy "in the airport" 1 room accomadation bit like some places have a pod you can hire? I hve 8 hours there and nice if I could have some sort of chill out time.

[grahamw48]

In Abu Dhabi there was a really big wide tiled 'shelf' in the bog.

I was thinking it would have been a great place to put my sleeping bag if I'd had it with me.

[irishman12]

Dont think there are any pods- there are lounges but not sure you can have access if only flying economy http://www.sleepinginairports.net/mi...ama.htm#lounge http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntre...readID=2010050 contact ur airline about hotel ,we have 9hr stopover in dubai and have free hotel/transfer etc.

[myliitlehaven07]

ohhh makes me nostalgic when my hubby arrive at the airport i bet your gf is feeling all th e love and excited!! As to the weather, ITS NO LONGER THAT HOT anymore hahhah SO MAKE SURE YOU BRING WITH YOU UMBRELLLA ,.. keep you safe from rain

[tiger31]

and remember to have 550 pesos in your pocket to pay exit fee when flying home again.or they won,t let you leave lol everything has a price here

[songz777]

and remember to have 550 pesos in your pocket to pay exit fee when flying home again.or they won,t let you leave lol everything has a price here

Oh yes thanks fort that I am looking forward to meeting my girl but a bit nervous on my own with all the connections, booking itno hotels and catching the right taxi not be ripped off scammed in any way. But i must remember how much poorer these guys are in Philly.
Thanks for your advise guys

[andy222]

hi john i was in cdo yesterday to pick my wifes english test certificate up we stayed there for 1 night. we visited the sm mall and the night cafe. its a very vibrant place. all the best mate. we are off to camiguin for a couple of days on tuesday.. i hope everyone is well there back in the uk.

[tiger31]

Oh yes thanks fort that I am looking forward to meeting my girl but a bit nervous on my own with all the connections, booking itno hotels and catching the right taxi not be ripped off scammed in any way. But i must remember how much poorer these guys are in Philly.
Thanks for your advise guys

don,t worry i went through exactly the same thing as your about to do ,its very daunting to go to a place like the philippines on your own to meet someone for the first time.my g f was hiding behind a concrete post at the airport coz she was that shy haha it was her sister who approached me first then she had to coax my very shy g f out from behind the post lol btw shes not shy now haha .the worst bit for me is the hotel room bit lol .but once the formalities are over you should enjoy the experience good luck and enjoy

[benjy]

Another bit of advice, when you arrive at Manila airport and get your bags ready to leave the building, you will be bombarded with lots of willing people who will try to take your case. DO NOT LET THEM..!!! just be polite and firm if they start to reach for them. If you are staying in the hotel next to the airport, it is only a short walk. If you really need a guide for that, then you can, but only give 50 peso max for that.

LOL your in for a fun as soon as you leave the airport its semi organised chaos outside (im not trying to scare you, just preparing you!) as Steve.r says be firm but polite with the porters who try and get your baggage and as you walk down the long ramp on the left hand side of the pick up area there should be the aiport taxi, use them as they are metered and fair but make sure the meter is running!

but just relax and take it easy... an you will be fine

[grahamw48]

I go upstairs and exit at the 'Arrivals' door, walk over to where the locals are waiting and sit down and light up a fag...taking in the pleasant stench and heat of Manila.

After clearing my head for 10 minutes, flag down one of the taxis that has just dropped people off, bag in , meter on and away into the land of madness, adventure and beautiful women.

[chippy]

Take some condoms you might meet someone nice on the plane

[grahamw48]

Take some condoms you might meet someone nice on the plane

Actually, good advice.

The ones they sell in the Phils are very small.
I think they're mainly imported from Japan.

[songz777]

Thank you guys for al lyour advise and about taxis and being firm but smiling I am nearly ready another 10 days to go!

[chippy]

Actually, good advice.

The ones they sell in the Phils are very small.
I think they're mainly imported from Japan.

Yer i have to have mine imported here from usa trojan extra large

[benjy]

Yer i have to have mine imported here from usa trojan extra large

lol there's always one!

[grahamw48]

Two.

[songz777]

I paid £553 with Gulf Air i have 7.5 hours stop in Bahrain but thats about it.

Question?

Do i have to declare customs cheap T shirts I am taking as gifts?

[grahamw48]

Of course not.

I've never declared anything in my life.

Neither I think have customs at Manila ever even looked in my bag.

How are they to know they're not for your own use anyway ?

[lastlid]

How are they to know they're not for your own use anyway ?

Cos they might be pink with frilly bits on the sleeves and stuff.....

[deeen]

Sounds ideal for BED.