Before going back to regular programming, here are some SEAIR news and promos that you might find interesting :)

The Batanes Winter Promo has been extended!
Yep, you read right. SEAIR is extending its promo to February 28. Travel period is from December 1, 2009 – February 28, 2010. Get 10% discount on airfare to Batanes by typing in ilovebataneswinter09 on the promo code field when you book online.

More news? Take a look at the SEAIR press releases after the jump!

SEAIR offers direct flights to Marinduque
Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the country’s premiere leisure airline, started flights to Marinduque last October 17, 2009. It now flies Manila-Marinduque-Manila every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.

The island province of Marinduque lies south of Quezon, east of Mindoro and north of Romblon. It features untouched beaches and islets, underwater caves, coral reefs, and therapeutic sulfur springs. Marinduqueños are known for their very hospitable nature, which is reflected in putong, a custom of “welcoming” where visitors are seated and crowned with flowers while local women dance and sing for them. The island is also popular for the annual Moriones Festival, one of the most colorful festivals in the country, celebrated during Holy Week.

“SEAIR is doing a unique service to the country in support of its tourism development goals. We are committed to the mission of bringing travelers from the Philippines’ gateways to its many island destinations,” said Avelino Zapanta, President of SEAIR.

To book flights to Marinduque call Triplestar Travel and Tours at (632)843-7308 or SEAIR at (632)849-0100.

And another one…

SEAIR Passengers get 10% Discount in Dental and Medical Services in Boracay
Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic and Metropolitan Doctors Medical Clinic (MDMC) in Boracay give 10% discount to SEAIR passengers in dental and medical services in any of their 3 branches in the island. SEAIR passengers can avail of the special privilege by just presenting their boarding pass or a copy of their ticket.

These are the latest additions to the privileges for the SEAIR passengers.

For more details and for 24-hour medical service in Boracay call Metropolitan Doctors Medical Clinic (Boracay) at (036) 2886357. For news on SEAIR visit www.FlySeair.com

And another one!

SEAIR Now Accepts ATM Payments in Ticketing Offices
SEAIR announces that it now accepts payments using ATM cards from Bancnet-member banks when SEAIR tickets and packages are purchased in its ticketing offices.

ATM payments will soon be accepted when tickets are purchased online at www.FlySeair.com

For inquiries on the ticketing office locations and other inquiries on SEAIR call (632) 8490100. To purchase tickets online visit www.FlySeair.com. For packages call SEAIR Leisure Escape Packages at (+632) 8437308

I find this new route to Marinduque quite promising. I have never been there, and frankly, I’m not too keen on having my husband drive all the way to the port and board the RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off). With the news on television about a number of big ships going under, I don’t think I’ll be riding one soon. Anyway, I’ve always been partial to riding planes instead of traveling by water. Aside from the important fact that I don’t know how to swim, there’s also the speed factor. For me, the lesser travel time, the better, as that gives me and my travel companions more time to explore a place we’re visiting. As such, I always find it notable news when an airline announces new routes — new routes mean easier access to new places worth visiting! :)