Philippine Airlines has launched The Great Winter Seat Sale with return flights from London Heathrow to Taipei in Taiwan from just £469, while flights to Manila start from £549 inclusive of taxes. Book on www.philippineairlines.com before 31 January 2018 and travel on dates throughout 2018* to enjoy great value fares to destinations across the Far East.

All daily flights on the airline's new B777-300ER from London Heathrow fly via the flag carrier's capital, Manila, which is both a fascinating destination in itself as well as providing a gateway to Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

The new aircraft substantially enhances the passenger travel experience with Business Class seats adjusting into fully flat beds, while in economy, passengers can enjoy touch-screen personal TVs and built-in USB ports to enjoy in-flight entertainment throughout their flight.

For a long-haul break with a difference, Taiwan offers both a tropical and sub-tropical getaway with spectacular natural scenery, an eclectic food scene, ancient temples and fascinating nature. The cherry blossom season begins in March, while from late spring, the waters around the island can display 'blue tears' or bioluminescence, as algae emits a surreal blue glow when waves or paddles disturb it. A deluxe room for two at Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei starts from £213 per night. www.shangri-la.com/taipei/fareasternplazashangrila/

Budget travellers looking for white-hot sandy beaches have an embarrassment of riches from the Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands. Party-lovers can head to Boracay, an island with a 5km long stretch of sandy beach finged with coconut palms and crystal clear waters, where the cost of living is often cheaper than Thailand. Here, half a litre of beer costs just 74p, while a three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant will cost just £30.

The five star Crimson Resort & Spa on the island is due to open its doors in April 2018 and guests will be able to use the hotel's own boat to transfer direct from the island's airport to check-in. Prices for a deluxe double room per night, based on two sharing start at £209 including breakfast and nightly cocktails for two at Azure Beach Club, www.crimsonhotel.com/boracay

The range of fares from Philippine Airlines' Great Winter Seat Sale can be found here:

For further information please visit www.philippineairlines.com

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ABOUT PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

• Terms and conditions for The Great Winter Seat Sale include: Book before 31 January for travel between 16 January – 18 March; 9 April- 30 June and 1 September to 30 October 2018.

Philippine Airlines, Asia's first airline and the country flag carrier, operates an extensive route network of 46 international destinations spanning across Asia, Australia, Oceania, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Non-stop daily flights from London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Manila connect passengers to 32 domestic destinations in the Philippines and beyond.

PAL is the Philippines' only full service carrier, with luxurious cabin amenities, inflight entertainment and connectivity, sumptuous inflight dishes, and heartwarming service.

Today, the PAL fleet consists of 83 aircraft – Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A340, A330, A321, Bombardier Q400 and Q300. PAL is the first Philippine-based carrier certified safe by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and only airline with Business Class in domestic service.

In 2016, PAL crafted a new corporate vision - to be a five-star airline. In support of this goal, a new brand philosophy was unveiled, embodying warm and caring service that can only come from the Heart of the Filipino.

We bring the best of the Philippines and the best of the Filipino to you - the friendliness of our people, the beauty of our islands, the splendor of our sunset, the wonderful variety of our delicious food, the richness of our history and culture, the fun in our everyday life, the Heart of the Filipino.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Carl Ellis, Philippine Airlines carl_ellis@pal.com.ph +44 (0) 207 734 9355 / 07494 552134

Frances Tuke, Lotus, frances@wearelotus.co.uk +44 (0)207 953 7470 / 0741513601