How to apply senior discount in Philippine Airlines?

Senior citizens are often hesitant when it comes to exploring different places around the world. They feel panicked about the overall budget for their trip and take a step back, even though they love to visit other places, meet new people, and learn about their culture. Thus, for these individuals, Philippine Airlines offers a thoughtful solution by providing senior citizen discounts on its flights. With the help of this initiative, senior citizen can travel to different places without worrying much about their budget, making their vacations more relaxed and serene. However, suppose you are unsure about the process and procedure for the senior citizen discount on Philippine Airlines. In that case, you can refer to the following article, which provides a detailed explanation of each query. 

Who Are Eligible For a Senior Discount on Philippine Airlines?

You are eligible to get a senior discount on your Philippine Airlines and avail a 20 per cent discount on your applicable fare if:

• You are a resident of the Philippines and a Filipino Citizen.
• Your age is at least 60 years old.
• You are flying on a domestic Philippine Airlines flight and haven't booked promotional fares.

However, senior citizens are not entitled to get a discounted price for the following services of Philippine Airlines:

• Buying excess baggage
• Issued cargo and cargo-related penalties
• Reward or prize tickets 
• Taxes, fees, and penalties.
• Other non-fare related transactions

What is the Process To Book a Philippine Airlines flight with a Senior Discount?

You can book your Philippine Airlines flight and avail yourself of your senior discounts in various ways, including:

Online Booking Process

• Visit Philippine Airlines' official website at www.philippineairlines.com
• Go to its flight booking section.
• Enter the required flight itinerary details of yours.
• In the "Passenger and cabin" section, select the number of passengers from the senior citizen section using the drop-down menu.
• Click on the "Search flights."
• You are offered a discounted rate for your flight.
• Follow the further instructions as prompted.
• Complete the payment process.
• Receive your flight booking at your registered email address. 

Call Philippine Airlines Customer Service

You can dial +632 8708 7628 from your mobile device to connect with Philippine Airlines' live customer service. You can reach customer service between 09:00 hours and 17:00 hours, Monday to Friday, except on holidays, to book your senior citizen's flight ticket and get a discount for your flight. You are required to provide all the necessary information to the representative regarding your flight booking as asked. Complete the payment and receive your flight booking details at your registered email address.

Book Your Ticket Through the Local Sales Office

You can visit your local Philippine Airlines sales office, based on your location, and request a senior citizen discount for your flight booking. You are required to provide all the necessary information related to your flight booking to the airline's representative. The representative will assist you in booking your flight with a senior discount. At the end, you will need to complete your payment, and you will be provided with your flight ticket number and details at the email address registered with us. 

What Documents are Required to Avail a Senior Discount on Philippine Airlines?

During your online or telesales ticket purchase of Philippine Airlines, you are required to present any of the following documents:

• A government-issued identity card that indicates your birth date.
• Your passport
• A valid ID that confirms both your Filipino citizenship status and your birth date. 

For the over-the-counter ticket purchase of your Philippine Airlines flight ticket with a senior discount, you have to present any of the following documents:

• OSCA ID, where your particular OSCA-issued identity card mentions where the senior citizen resides, and the card should be honoured nationwide as proof of entitlement.
• Filipino passport
• A government-issued identification card that reflects the name, face, date of birth, and nationality of the senior citizen, and can include any of the following:
  • Driver's license
  • Unified Multi-Purpose ID
  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
  • Professional Regulation Commission ID
  • Government Service Insurance System ID
  • Digitised Social Security System ID

Conclusion

Seniors can easily receive a discount on their domestic Philippine Airlines flights and enjoy a relaxing vacation without worrying about finances. Even the booking process to get a discount on your flight is easy and comprehensive, which will help you complete your flight booking without any hurdles.