After the May Day holiday
Tickets on popular routes
Prices have dropped dramatically
Some of them are as low as a fold or so
(Click on the image for details)
And just in some netizens
I plan to take advantage of this wave of ticket price reductions
When traveling off-peak
May 11th
Weibo topic
#专家建议不要买低价机票#
Ranked first on Weibo's hot search
What's going on?
Let's take a look~
Can't buy a low-cost ticket?
According to the topic host @deepin video reported, just after the May Day holiday, some consumers complained that they had encountered a "ticket scam".
Someone booked a ticket in advance at a lower price through a "ticket agent" on a second-hand trading platform, only to be told that the whole family could not find the ticket purchase information when they arrived at the boarding gate. In the end, the seller quickly withdrew on the grounds that the order was closed and refunded, leaving only himself to re-purchase the ticket at full price, losing the time bonus of early booking in vain.
There are many similar cases, and the so-called agents found by some people through social platforms are even collecting money, blackmailing, and running away, which is distressing.
Recently, many consumers have also swiped some content placed on ticket generation accounts on short video platforms, claiming that there is a "fracture price" lower than that of OTA (online trading platform) to buy international flight tickets, and guide them to place orders through WeChat and other means.
Industry insiders said that this kind of situation is often encountered by "black ticket agents", who do not have the qualifications of ticket sales agents, and usually rely on mileage points or fraudulent credit cards to obtain the so-called "special air tickets", and under the banner of "X discount lower than OTA prices".
Once the consumer pays, either the ticket is extremely slow and the waiting process is frightening; Either you are deceived by the fake itinerary photoshopped by the merchant, but you find that you have no ticket before you travel; In the worst case, you will be blocked after paying by personal transfer, and your personal information may be leaked and resold. In short, not only does the trip delay, but there is also a risk of being deceived.
CCTV has also exposed the shady scenes of "black ticket generation".
Is it possible to buy a low-cost ticket?
aroused heated discussions among netizens
Some netizens agreed with the expert's statement
We need to be vigilant against the "black ticket generation".
Some netizens also emphasized
Consumers can't always be asked to pay attention to themselves
Call for tighter supervision of related chaos
Some netizens pointed out
Defrauded by the "black ticket generation".
It has nothing to do with the low price of the ticket
You can buy tickets on regular platforms
thinks that the hot search is suspected of being a title party
Some netizens
under this topic
Complaining about the price of air tickets being too expensive
For all sorts of low-cost ticket traps
The police also issued a reminder
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1. Be sure to buy tickets from regular channels, and don't trust the "low-cost tickets", "internal tickets", "discount tickets" and so on on the Internet to avoid falling into the trap of fraudsters.
2. When purchasing goods through online shopping platforms, especially second-hand trading platforms, strictly abide by the platform transaction process and do not trade privately from the platform.
3. Anyone who asks you to pay a "handling fee" or other fees for reasons such as refunds is a fraud.
4. If you find that you have been deceived, please keep the relevant evidence and call the police at 110 in time.
so
We protect our rights and interests at the same time
How to travel during peak times such as holidays
Getting a cheap flight?
Here's a guide
Maybe it will work for you!
How to save money on air tickets
▏Make a good travel plan and buy tickets in advance
Due to the influence of market supply and demand, the price of air tickets fluctuates in a large range. If you book too early, the airline hasn't started adjusting the price; If you book too late, especially if you're close to your travel date, you may experience a spike in fares.
Therefore, it is best to pay attention to the airline's website about 21 days in advance and make a travel plan to make it easier to buy low-cost tickets. It is important to note that this method is suitable for passengers who have already decided on their travel dates and destinations in advance.
▏Select "auspicious time" to purchase tickets
In addition to booking in advance, choosing the right date and time, or on the airline's membership day can also be used to "pick up" the discounted fare. Generally, Sunday, Tuesday afternoon, and Wednesday early hours are "prime times" because these are times when there is less demand for tickets.
In addition, information on discounted tickets can be found on the websites of the respective airlines on the 28th of each month, the multiple days of each month (such as January 1, February 2, and March 3) of Air China, the 18th of each month of China Eastern Airlines, the 8th of each month of Hainan Airlines, the 19th of each month of Sichuan Airlines, the 27th of each month of Spring Airlines, and the 25th of each month of Juneyao Airlines.
▏Pay attention to the airline's coupon issuance and ticket purchase discounts
Before and after "Double 11", "6.18" and some major festivals, many airlines will launch ticket reduction coupons or other preferential activities, but you need to pay attention to the rules when purchasing such tickets.
Recently, the reporter noticed relevant preferential activities on the Air China website, such as the "Twin Cities Time Card, Worry-free Travel" and domestic promotional routes, so passengers can pay attention to the relevant developments on the airline's official website in time and have the opportunity to save money for travel.
▏ When buying tickets, you should shop around
Before traveling, passengers can compare prices on major OTA platforms, filter and sort according to their needs, and check the price trend of air tickets for different days, so as to buy affordable air tickets.
furthermore
Fly with a low-cost airline
Redeem mileage points for tickets
Select a connecting ticket
......
They are also all purchased for air tickets
Money-saving tips
naturally
Some details when purchasing
Special attention is also required
If you choose to fly late at night with an affordable ticket
Everyone has to think about it
Additional transportation and time costs
Buy a discounted ticket with an airline
Learn more about it
its specific terms and conditions of use
Such as refund and change rules, baggage check-in restrictions, etc
Avoid incurring additional costs
Finally, Xiaofu reminded again
Buy a ticket
Be sure to buy it from regular channels~
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Edit | Mo Xiangjun
Proofreading | Li Xia, Wei Ding, and Wang established diplomatic relations
Proofreading | Juwee
Executive Producer | Zheng Yongtao
Source of information | Jiangsu Radio and Television News "Deep Video" column, Observer Network, CCTV-13 News Channel, Henan Provincial Anti-Fraud Center, China Aviation Association