Away from YYZ

Can someone suggest me a travel agent can issue TK ticket in Philippine? Or even better if it can be done all online without human contact (like expedia, travelocity those kind of site but runs in Philippine)

LonLH

I was looking for a TA in Philippines to book a SITI fare on TG a few months ago- unfortunately could not find any who will book remotely and most wanted me to turn up with passport and credit card in person(a couple of them were willing to book tickets but wanted funds to be transferred to their bank account electronically as payment,no credit cards). Couldn't find any online travel agencies either.
Ended up booking ex-TPE.

Away from YYZ

Sigh. That's the feeling I am getting too. Most simply just don't even reply e-mail.

Do you mind PM me which agent is willing to book but wanted fund transfer/wire money?

Also what the heck the need passport for?! I managed to call one of the TA but OMG I can hardly communicate with them...

joorinainen

Are you trying to issue award-ticket or..? When i was in Manila i saw various places with TK stickers on the windows. Probably they were some kind of travel agencies. Try emailing/calling Hong Kong TK sales office if they could help you. I think it's the closest if you are in Philippines(great country btw):


Weekdays: 09:00-18:00
Saturday: 09:00-13:00
Sunday: Closed

+852 28613111
Reservation - Ticket - General Information: [email protected]

Away from YYZ

Thanks. I am trying to purchase TK tickets in Manila. BTW, what's that e-mail address for? Doesn't look like a TK company e-mail address...

joorinainen

What is your special need that requires philippine TA rather than thy.com and e-ticket? Address which i provided is TK email-address for their Hong Kong office. In manila there should be plenty of TA's that can get any airline ticket you want?

Here is few examples: http://www.scorpiotravel.com/about.html and http://www.rajahtravel.com/inquireonline.html

dabee69

What great fares are out of Phillipines or TPE?

LH747FTL

Stickers and that means something? They all sell PR or 5J with a 200 peso commission and anything else is a 2 day ordeal.

Yes payment is cash and some idiot in the government requires your passport for travel tax purposes.

I think EK online is breaking this rule as tickets are issued in DXB. And travel tax (1620PH or something PH in your XT) charged automatically. My EY ticket was not auto issued due to a problem in the progress... DL wanted my award ex-MNL reissued with a passport copy.

Guy Betsy

Many places in asia simply do not allow you to book and then pay for anything over the phone with a credit card due to fraud. So they need to see all documentation to prove who you say you are. Asking for a copy of your passport with picture, and scanned copies of front/back of your creditcard is not unusual. Really with all the hassles, your best bet is to maybe fly there yourself, find a reputable agency, introduce yourself and promise them you'll book with them from now on and here are your documents....and cc number on file.

Alternatively, you may try booking with their local amex travel office if you have an amex card. But I think you'll be asked everything as above too.

BTW - you do realise that TK does not physically fly to/from MNL yet..?