travel tickets

[Mikko 0]

any suggestions on where to purchase tickets from Manila to US?

[honeybadger 0]

any suggestions on where to purchase tickets from Manila to US?

u can go to your nearest travel agency...u can try online booking or u can have your fiance/fiancee purchased a ticket for u!

God Bless!

[Gemmie 142]

I never use travel agents, they're way too expensive. They never really do get you the "cheapest" flights, especially when a percentage goes to themselves.

I use Expedia, it's cheap and compares airline prices.

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

Does Spirit Airlines flight to Manila??? They have the best prices!!!!!!

[island_princess 2]

I had Continental Airline in all flights. I bought it directly from their website.

Hey everyone,

I posted this in April Filers, but I think I need a bit more advice on what to do.

We already received our EAD, and then got an RFE. I received the RFE yesterday in the mail which is an RFE for the medical exam. I sent it in originally, and have heard that USCIS is notorious for losing the medical exam documents. I actually sent in the supplement form as he had his medical done at the knightsbridge doctors or whatever that they make you in London for the K-1 Visa. This was done in May 2007. My main concern is: We sent out the original packet April 2008, when the medical was still valid. It is now August 2008 and they want a medical that's within a year. So, will they not accept the one we sent in originally? The paperwork is totally not even specific, it doesn't state if there was something we missed like a vaccination. I didn't really understand the knightsbridge one. There were just a load of check marks and K-1's written under the vaccinations, with no key on what that meant. If he had those, if he needed those? Could the RFE be because we don't have documention that he's had those vaccinations? I think one of the ones that said K-1 under it was the varricela one, which he's had chicken pox before, so he shouldn't have to get that one, for example. If I was to call would they give me a more specific reason other then there is an issue with the medical? The way the paperwork made it sound it was as if I hadn't even sent one. It was like 2 pages long, and said it had to be done by a civil surgeon etc. I'm so frustrated right now because we are about to have our big wedding for family and friends in like three weeks, then we're going on vacation for a week, and we just bought a house. We can't really afford the extra couple hundred it will cost to do ANOTHER medical. He had nothing wrong with him at the first one, i would think that should be sufficient.

[daisychain 0]

Try expedia.com. I got a one way ticket from Manila to San Diego in the 600-dollar range. You can also use the seat pinpointer. I got window seats. Yey! Where are you flying to?

[daisychain 0]

Try expedia.com. I got a one way ticket from Manila to San Diego in the 600-dollar range. You can also use the seat pinpointer. I got window seats. Yey! Where are you flying to?

Sometimes, it's more expensive to buy the ticket directly from the carrier. (tried it). But this isn't always the case because online travel websites usually have a 5-dollar processing fee.

If you do buy tix from expedia, print your itinerary as the officer in the airport would request you to brandish it before entering.

[Mikko 0]

Thanks for the reply. Your input is very well appreciated. I am actually the petitioner. Am asking these questions in behalf of my husband. Am here in Texas. Just had trouble finiding tickets originating from the Philippines. Thanks again!

P.S. I really enjoy reading your posts! keep it up!

[howdydoodle 0]

Thanks for the reply. Your input is very well appreciated. I am actually the petitioner. Am asking these questions in behalf of my husband. Am here in Texas. Just had trouble finiding tickets originating from the Philippines. Thanks again!

P.S. I really enjoy reading your posts! keep it up!

I've used Expedia most of the time. But I heard www.kayak.com has the best prices.

[pieceOFcrap 0]

any suggestions on where to purchase tickets from Manila to US?

when is ur flight!!! may I help you!!! was working in travel agency before...i still have contact with my old officemate...u can reach them at 922-4420...Look for Emily...

Edited August 16, 2008 by I s W e A r

[Mikko 0]

still scheduled for an interview this coming Aug 27,2008. Hopefully when we get the visa, we will arrange the flight. I will try to call the # u gave. Just hoping to get the best deal there is. Thanks!

[daisychain 0]

Word of advice to those who have decided to book through an agency. Make sure the travel agency you're booking with is trustworthy. My sister-in-law met a Filipino on the airport in Hong Kong on the way to Canada. He missed his connecting flight because the travel agent basically booked him an illegal conection. Because of that, the airline couldn't book him on the next available flight without him having to pay over $1000. Airlines would be willing to help you book another flight if you miss your connecting flight due to flight delays - but if it's an illegal connection, you're on your own. Sure, the agency was able to secure him a cheap flight but it was basically worthless.

IN my opinion, it's best to book with reputable online travel websites because they have a 24-hour customer service hotline. If something does happen, you can call them up (like say missing your connecting flight), you can call them up and they can arrange your flight for you.

I'm not saying that all travel agencies are the same. A lot of travel agencies are of course, trustworthy (like the one my brother had. They really went out their way to make sure he gets the best flight available). But it's best to be safe than sorry. Do background checks. Read traveler reviews or testimonials or google travel agencies. Talk to people who have personally booked through a particular travel agency.

[filirican 3]

my husband bought my ticket online and it was way a lot cheaper than buying it through a travel agent...goodluck!

[daisychain 0]

I agree with Hanny. Online travel websites buy seats in bulk. Also, there are tips and tricks u can use if you really are determined to get the cheapest. Of course, it depends on where you're flying to. =)

I think I mentioned this in a previous thread. I booked my sister-in-law's flight online (last minute booking from Manila to Los Angeles) last APril. It was the day before she wanted to leave. All of the tickets were like at least $1000 because it was a last-minute booking. I was able to get her a fare for $700 by using the multiple destination trick. (But it doesn't always work. it depends on the season, carrier, etc.). Also, try exploring airports nearby. For example, if you live in New York, try exploring JFK, LGA and New Jersey Airport. Or in my sister-in-law's case, it was cheaper for her to fly into LA then San Diego. In my case though, it was a lot a cheaper to fly into San Diego (my ticket was in the 600 dollar range.. got the last seat available - window too!).

Always best to book your flight as EARLY AS POSSIBLE (after you are guaranteed the delivery of the visa, of course, just to be on the safe side. Here's how it works: there's a particular number of seats for a certain price. Say, $600 for 10 seats. Once those seats get filled up, it moves on to the next price and so on and so forth. Also, expedia has a best price guarantee. Basically, if you book your flight now and the fare goes down within 24 hours (say when there'a cancellation for a lower-priced tix), they will refund the excess amount (local travel agencies don't do that). Plus of course the 24-hour customer service is a huge help.

If you cancel your flight, you will earn flight credits which you can later on use within the year (except small-time carriers such as commuter planes like jet Blue).

If you get lucky, you might be able to get a merchant fare, which is basically the lowest fare you can get not offered in any other website. Happens once in a while.

[Mikko 0]

Thanks daisychain. your input is well appreciated. i will do keep in mind your suggestions.

By the way, congrats on obtaining your visa and Good luck in our trip to the US. We will be having our interview next week. Hope things will work out just smoothly as it possible can. Am a bit anxious this time...

Thanks again!