Lucky Numbers Promo at Philippine Airlines?

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will have something big going on tomorrow. Announcements like ” Watch as the lucky number reveals itself… Get ready for tomorrow’s big event!” are all over the internet right now. Some people are speculating that it has something to do with the number 777, since Philippine Airlines recently announced the addition of new Aircrafts – Boing 777 – 300.

Philippine Airlines will soon have the capability of flying farther, while consuming less fuel, when the Boeing 777-300ER – the most technologically advanced aircraft – joins the PAL fleet starting this November. Randy J. Tinseth, Boeing vice president for Marketing, gave media a presentation today (September 11) on the advanced features of the B777-300ER (extended range) that PAL is acquiring, including the unique fuel cost efficiency of the only twin-engine airplane capable of flying long-haul.

With the B777-300ER, PAL can fly across the Pacific or to Australia with lesser fuel than the four-engine B747-400 or Airbus A340-300 which PAL currently deploys on these routes. “Fuel burn is considerably lower when compared to the A340-500 and A340-600,” said Tinseth. This is due to two large General Electric GE90-115BL engines that can provide as much as 115,000 pounds of thrust each.

Tagged as the largest long-range twin-engine jetliner, the B777-300ER incorporates several performance enhancements that extend its range and payload capabilities. It can carry 365 passengers to a distance of 14,685 kilometers – that’s equivalent to flying to Los Angeles and back to Manila non-stop without refueling. Tinseth said, “The jetliner’s technologically advanced design includes raked wingtips that extend the wing by 6.5 feet and improve overall aerodynamic and fuel efficiency. The raked wingtips help reduce takeoff field length, increase climb performance and reduce fuel burn.”

Another high-tech feature is a tail-strike protection software that helps prevent inadvertent scraping of the tail on the runway at takeoff or landing by commanding elevator movement if the airplane’s attitude exceeds preset limits. The B777s also feature “the most spacious passenger cabin in its class, offering wider seats, wider aisles, more headroom and more seating flexibility,” said Tinseth. The cabin is so spacious that a six-foot-two-inch passenger can pass easily under the center stowage cabin bins.

The cabin of PAL’s B777-300ER is configured bi-class: 42 seats in Mabuhay Class and 328 in Fiesta Class, for a total of 370 seats. Business-class seats are 20 inches (50 cm) wide —the same width as the A340’s first-class seats. In economy class, 18.5-inch-wide (47 cm) seats — the widest in the industry — are standard compared to 17.2-inch-wide (44 cm) seats on the A340. The aircraft features a unique overhead crew rest area (for pilots and cabin crew during long-haul flights) located above the passenger cabin, freeing up space for four to seven more seats in the cabin.

Whatever it might be, it might be a smart idea to check their website after midnight so you wont miss the opportunity. Update us here please once you know more details or got some insight, Thank you

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UPDATE – PROMO DETAILS – 19.Nov. 2009

777 Arrival Special

In celebration of the first Boeing 777ER delivery, Philippine Airlines brings you the lucky sevens! Enjoy the PHP777 and PHP1777 special domestic fares.

The Boeing 77-300ER joins PAL’s impressive fleet comprised of five Boeing 747-400s, four Airbus A340-300s, eight Airbus A330-300s, eighteen Airbus A320-200s, and fours Airbus A319-100s.

Travelling Period: 01 to 25 December 2009 and 01 February to 15 March 2010
Selling and Ticketing Period: 19 to 25 November 2009

Please refer to table below for the ALL-IN One-way fares on Economy Class INCLUSIVE of V.A.T. but Exclusive of Aviation Security Fee (ASF):

• For as low as PHP 777 (Base Fare: PHP 693)
  Between MANILA and BACOLOD, CEBU, DUMAGUETE, ILOILO, KALIBO, LAOAG, LEGASPI, PUERTO PRINCESA, TACLOBAN, TAGBILARAN and ROXAS

• For as low as PHP 777 (Base Fare: PHP 693)
  Between CEBU and DAVAO

• For as low as PHP 1,777 (Base Fare: PHP 1586)
  Between MANILA and BUTUAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO, COTABATO, DAVAO, DIPOLOG, GENERAL SANTOS, OZAMIZ and ZAMBOANGA

Conditions of Travel:

Application

• Valid for one way and combinable for roundtrip travel on economy class
• Restricted for sale/ticketing in the Philippines
• Tickets must be issued within 24 hours after booking. Last day of ticket issuance is on 25 November 2009

Reservation/Payment/Ticketing

• Open-dated and Go Show not allowed
• Tickets are non-refundable. Upgrading to higher fare is permitted; however, the original fare paid remains non-refundable
• Re-issuance is allowed at PHP 600 per ticket
• No Show Surcharge is PHP 600 per sector
• Rebooking penalty is PHP 600 per sector

Other Discounts

• No other discounts apply except for Senior Citizen and Infant w/o seat
  Note: Senior Citizen discounts are not available through our online booking facility.  Only purchases made at the Philippine-based ticket offices may avail of the discount.

Miscellaneous Provisions

• Not eligible to earn Miles with PAL Mabuhay Miles
• 15 kilos baggage allowance