Airphil Express offers student discount

Manila Bulletin
July 15, 2011

 MANILA, Philippines — The fastest growing budget airline, Airphil Express, announces another pioneering offer: 20% student discount on all published fare for domestic routes, including selected promotional fares.

Airphil Express is the first airline to grant the privilege to students who must be currently enrolled. Student travelers who want to avail of the 20% discount are required to present a valid school ID or registration form upon ticket purchase at selected Airphil Express offices. Post-graduate students may also benefit from the student discount program.

“We want to highlight passion for travel, and students are the ones who best exemplify the spirit of adventure and curiosity about life,” explains Alfredo Herrera, Airphil Express SVP for Marketing and Sales. “That’s the reason why we decided to give them discounted rates on top of our already affordable airfare.”

Young people nowadays are more open and curious about exploring their surroundings virtually through the internet, and geographically in world-class destinations with family and friends. The dawn of the budget airline era has enabled more people to start traveling at an early age, the reason why many young people today are better informed about leisure and travel opportunities.

They are also quite savvy when it comes to social networking, which helps direct them to the best deals available.

Travel presents unlimited opportunities for personal development since students are able to broaden their minds even outside the classroom and participate in active recreation, while helping them exercise social responsibility through exposure to cultural diversity and ecological issues.

To ensure trustworthy and safe adventure travel, young passengers are advised to journey with family and friends, seek the help of elders regarding bookings, and communicate respectfully with other cultures during their trip.