Parky are you sure your friend isn't flying 1st class, easily get a flight for £550, I paid £370 return with oasishongkong plus £90 cebupacific return to hongkong from Gatwick, I certainly wouldn't be sending anymore money mate if I was you, have you been to Phils to visit this friend at all, from the sounds of it probably not, as you would realize that the money you have sent already would have covered the costs for everything you have mentioned and more. Where are you located in the UK, email me if you want to chat, my e addy in my profile. Best of luck but be cautious.
