Those with CR-1 visa

[ivantulier 1]

Have any recived a discount for plane tickets for first time immigrant. Just wanted to know.

Thanks

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

I have read (on VJ) that if the ticket is purchased in PI from a PI (some but not all) travel agency there is an immigrant discount available.

I wonder what the "catch" is.

Maybe do some searches to see if you can find the (old) thread discussing this.

[ivantulier 1]

I have read (on VJ) that if the ticket is purchased in PI from a PI (some but not all) travel agency there is an immigrant discount available.

I wonder what the "catch" is.

Maybe do some searches to see if you can find the (old) thread discussing this.

well I know about Mango tours do it because I have called often to get a price on tickets but just wondering how many have recived it.

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

well I know about Mango tours do it because I have called often to get a price on tickets but just wondering how many have recived it.

I doubt you will get many responses. This topic was discussed a couple years ago. You will probably end up educating the current crowd about the discount. It's good you bring it up for discussion again.

[ivantulier 1]

I doubt you will get many responses. This topic was discussed a couple years ago. You will probably end up educating the current crowd about the discount. It's good you bring it up for discussion again.

Well I want to get feed back on those who just got their visa with in this past month or year as well. Thanks

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I arrived in the US mid-July this year on a K-1. Got my ticket from Motivation Tours in Makati. It was USD 430 + 245 taxes, with the so-called "First time immigrant discount". Flight was on PAL, economy, one way direct to SFO. Compared to the PAL website price, it was about 300 USD cheaper.

No problems at all. Contact camiabriones@yahoo.com. Good luck!

[len ben 12]

Got mine for $650 for everything. No "catch" whatsoever. Call Reli tours, they have discounts for first time immigrants, just ask for it. My husband got his plane ticket for $715. we booked both flights July 18 and our flights were July 26 2011. hope this helps.

[ivantulier 1]

I arrived in the US mid-July this year on a K-1. Got my ticket from Motivation Tours in Makati. It was USD 430 + 245 taxes, with the so-called "First time immigrant discount". Flight was on PAL, economy, one way direct to SFO. Compared to the PAL website price, it was about 300 USD cheaper.

Thanks for the info. Did u have to show your visa to the travel agent to get the "first time immigrant discount"

No problems at all. Contact camiabriones@yahoo.com. Good luck!

[dindo and patty 20]

Got Patty's ticket for SFO through Virginia Beach Travel and Tours for $625.00 no catch at all. We fly to SFO on Sept 2. Below are their numbers and ask for Albie.

(02) 692-3161

(02) 497-1916

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Yes, you need to present a copy of your visa, passport and CFO sticker.

[GLJ1322 5]

wow! I would love to know the names/websites of those agencies and start looking for great deals before buying a ticket. Thanks guys.

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Here is the prior thread,

Good to know there is no catch. Is the discount only available via PAL?

[thekfc 26]

My wife did get the 1st time immigrant fare.

She bought the ticket at the Cathay Pacific Airlines office in Makati.

She had to show her passport with visa.

She paid a little under $700 - all fees & taxes were included except the 750p terminal fee. Her flight was from Manila to JFK (NYC) on Cathay Pacific.

[ivantulier 1]

My wife did get the 1st time immigrant fare.

She bought the ticket at the Cathay Pacific Airlines office in Makati.

She had to show her passport with visa.

She paid a little under $700 - all fees & taxes were included except the 750p terminal fee. Her flight was from Manila to JFK (NYC) on Cathay Pacific.

Has anyone else get a 1st time immigrant fare with a CR-1 visa.

[GLJ1322 5]

Has anyone else get a 1st time immigrant fare with a CR-1 visa.

I called some of agencies that was listed on DOT as an accredited agency and yeah they give discount for first time immigrants the lowest price I got was 629$ from Manila-Vancouver-Vegas via PAL. They only need your passport to see the visa stamp. And that I wonder how will I buy my ticket earlier for much better ticket price if I can only have my passport on hand after consulate/2Go delivers it. Good luck everyone