Which app is cheaper to use to buy air tickets? Which app is more cost-effective?

Buying air tickets is a must when traveling. Basically, air tickets are the most expensive expense of the year. Today, the editor will introduce to you how to buy air tickets to make them cheaper. Let's go and take a look with the editor.

In the era of mobile Internet, people aged 10 to 60 should all like to use mobile APP to book tickets! Many OTA platforms we commonly use, such as Ctrip and Qunar, may cover more than 80% of booking users! but! In addition to OTA platforms, there are really many cheap ways to buy air tickets!

(Very long warning, be sure to read it patiently)

Before booking tickets on the OTA platform, first go to the price comparison platform to check the lowest price

In fact, there are There are many price comparison platforms, but they are far less well-known than these OTA platforms. There are many well-made products abroad, and there are also several in China now!

Here are some price comparison apps that you can use to compare prices with the entire flight network to find the cheapest air tickets!

1. KAYAKKeya searches for cheap air tickets, hotels and car rentals

Ya is a very good product made abroad. Search hundreds of travel websites at the same time to compare prices. However, as a foreign product, its own APP design does not conform to the usage habits of domestic users. But the homepage is very simple, just a big search box, which is not difficult to use. In addition to its main price comparison function, Airline Hotel Discount has also developed functions such as managing travel plans, tracking flight status, and exploring the lowest prices. The overall ticket booking process experience is good, and I still recommend traveling abroad!

2. skyscannerSkyTour low-cost airlines, international air tickets, special air ticket inquiry and booking, SkyscannerChina

Skyscanner is also a foreign product, but it has been acquired by Ctrip! (Those who hate Ctrip can ignore it.) It has a wealth of route (OTA, all airline travel products, excellent ticketing agents), car, hotel information, and rich user resources, providing millions of airlines, car rentals, and hotels. Compare routes online instantly. The transaction process is simple.

It also provides travel search services in 30 languages. It only has human-machine dialogue and chat robots, which are relatively smooth to use. It is also recommended when traveling abroad!

3. Igola rides a goose, looking for cheap flights and booking tickets

This is a domestic product. Compared with the previous two models, the design is more in line with the tastes of domestic users, but the resource richness is still a bit behind. But it is enough for domestic travel. Many of its functions are good, such as price trends, and are suitable for places with a certain budget!

4. Cheap air tickets - search and fare comparison

This product has prices from more than 1,000 airlines and travel websites, making price comparison super convenient. This is a booking website for flights, hotels and car rentals. Search is very easy to use and intuitive.

Try to make reservations on the airline’s official website or APP, and pay special attention to the activities of low-cost airlines

In addition to OTA platforms and price comparison platform APPs, you should also pay attention to airline APPs.

Each airline can book tickets through its official website or APP. In general, the price is cheaper than OTA platforms, because you take the route yourself!

OTA can be understood as a two-dimensional human trafficker, see.

First, let’s talk about traditional aviation. If you want all-inclusive services, such as baggage check-in, in-flight meals, online seat selection, refunds, changes, etc. And there is no financial pressure, then buy traditional airlines!

Although I say we should pay more attention to low-cost airlines, compared with traditional airlines, the services of low-cost airlines are still much worse and the flight experience is also less. Those who are not so sensitive about money can take ordinary airlines!

Although ordinary airlines are more expensive, they also have various activities! Sometimes the discounts are even cheaper than low-cost airlines!

Traditional Airlines

Domestic traditional airlines include: China Southern Airlines, Capital Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Dragonair, Cathay Pacific, Shenzhen Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Tibet Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Air Macau, Xiamen Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Ruili Airlines, etc.

Generally speaking, airline prices on the official website should be more favorable! But if you want to buy super cost-effective special tickets, be sure to pay attention to their member days! I especially like the discounts on Member’s Day!

The following are some examples of airline membership days:

Hainan Airlines’ membership day is on the 8th of every month.

China Eastern Airlines operates on the 18th of every month.

Sichuan Airlines is on the 19th of every quarter.

Kunming Airlines is on the 16th of every month

China Southern Airlines is on the 28th of every month.

Air China means "the same day of the month", that is, "January 1st, February 2nd", and so on.

Note: Be sure to register as a member of major airlines in advance. Half of the discount will be notified in advance.

Cheap Air

In addition to traditional airlines, low-cost airlines, like its name, have many super cheap air tickets!

Why is it so cheap?

Brother Ying said that the flying experience of low-cost airlines is not as good as that of ordinary airlines! Because they generally cancel some traditional air passenger services, including: checked baggage, meals, seat selection, aviation insurance, etc. These additional fees are optional for passengers. If you don’t pay for these service fees, it will be very cheap to only pay the airfare and fuel tax in the end!

Moreover, in terms of services and facilities, they are definitely not as good as traditional airlines, or even as good as five-star airlines. To reduce operating costs, they will shrink the space between seats to accommodate more people. Therefore, if it is a long-term flight or you are a fat person, the sitting comfort will be greatly reduced.

Low-cost airlines are the first choice for those who like to travel on a budget, but the routes they support are generally short-distance, which is okay. However, cheap air tickets basically do not support cancellation or change services!

Tip: Like some national holidays, National Day, and Spring Festival, low-cost airlines are not necessarily cheaper than traditional airlines! But under normal circumstances, absolute price wins!

The following are some examples of low-cost airlines:

Domestic low-cost airlines: Spring Airlines, Jiuyuan Airlines, China United Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (the friend who commented said it, haha )

Well-known low-cost airlines in Southeast Asia: Spring, Tigerair, Scoot, Hong Kong Express, AirAsia, Cebu, Jetstar.

European low-cost airlines: Ryanair and easyJet

US low-cost airlines: Air Transat and Air Rouge.

Australia’s low-cost airlines: Virgin Australia, Tigerair Australia

Netizens in the comment area pointed out: Australia should not buy Jetstar au or Huya au cheaply. The service was so bad, Tiger didn't even give me water. Jetstar is like sitting on a fighting cock.

For domestic people, the 9 yuan airline official website is basically the cheapest, but the routes are all domestic. And there is a charge for food and water on cheap flights! (Including some services) Therefore, when you are flying in time for dinner, it is best to buy food or eat something in advance.

If you can check it out 2 months in advance, don’t do it one month in advance

You must buy a ticket in advance! But how far in advance? If you can pay attention to it two months in advance, don’t pay attention to it one month in advance! Generally, airlines will pre-sell in advance to avoid the problem of sales retention, so they will have low-price tickets 2 months in advance, especially 1-2 months before departure!

PS: Netizens in the comment area pointed out: This law can only be said to apply to "low-cost airlines" in most cases, because in most cases it does not apply to full-price airlines. In addition, domestic and international routes and different routes cannot be generalized. For example, it is impossible to buy cheap tickets for morning flights on the Beijing-Shanghai/Beijing-Guangzhou main line no matter how far in advance; many intercontinental routes will also release a large number of low-price supplementary seats within a month of departure (because airlines are not fools and know a lot People like to buy "cheap" tickets long in advance when going abroad, so sell your profits first, and then sell cheap tickets to ensure attendance)

So I would say, keep track of your favorite tickets two months in advance Flight prices are still worth buying once they are much lower than usual! Since we can't tell when it's cheapest, we can grab a price that sounds good to you so you can buy it! Hesitation = okay.

When you see tickets that are very cost-effective, you must grab them! It's the Tuesday before departure, and it's definitely the best deal in a while! If you are worried that the price behind the ticket is cheaper, you can continue to pay attention. If refunds are allowed before departure, choose to refund and buy cheaper!

In fact, buying at this time is the real profit. Generally, air tickets are expensive when traveling. If you can see such a cheap and suitable air ticket, you must hurry! Don’t hesitate to take time off after buying it!

If you want to travel abroad, it is best to book about 170 days in advance, that is, 5 to 6 months in advance!

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If there are more than 9 people traveling, buy a group ticket

If there are more than 9 people traveling, If you reach 10 people, you must buy a group ticket! Generally, you need to apply in advance. Every airline is different and has different discounts and fares for different people and times.

The advantage of group tickets is that most of the time they are cheaper than individual tickets (the same goes for group purchases). Secondly, it is very convenient to walk through the group channel when checking in.

Generally, you can book tickets on the official website or airline. It is best to call the official website, the airline, and make manual reservations. Convenient and fast!

Follow ***private flights, maybe they will be cheaper

Many people don’t know ***private flights. ***Flight sharing refers to two or more airlines jointly selling tickets for the same flight. Generally, the flight number of a special flight will have an * in front of it (such as *MU111), and the actual carrier is another airline.

Generally speaking, the same aircraft and the same location may have different pricing on partner airline AB, so if you book an exclusive flight, you must book it on the official website Check prices with partners, then book with the cheaper airline and save some money!

PS: I'm not sure it will be cheaper here, but it could happen.

Your credit card points can be redeemed for airline miles

Everyone usually uses credit cards. Compared with Ant Huabei, the advantage of credit cards is that they have points. The greatest value of a credit card is redeeming airline miles!

So this is actually good news for people who usually have the habit of swiping credit cards. After saving so many points, I usually don’t pay attention. It should be very practical to exchange tickets!

The following are some credit cards (from the Internet) that support the redemption of air miles for your reference:

Bank of China: China Southern Co-branded Card

Bank of Communications: Pacific Dual Currency Credit Card

Citibank: Give him a gift card with 32 likes.

Guangfa Bank: International Student Card, Business Travel Platinum Card, China Southern Airlines Gold Card.

Hua Xia Bank: Many cards are acceptable, but they can only be exchanged for Air China cards.

China Construction Bank: Gold Card, Standard Platinum Card, Deluxe Platinum Card, Diamond Unlimited Card.

Industrial Bank: China Southern Airlines co-branded card, premium series card, and standard platinum card are all worth redeeming.

China Merchants Bank: Ordinary cards have no chance. Let’s wait until we get platinum. For example, Visa Infinite Card/Classic White, AE Quick White, UnionPay Diamond Card.

ZTE Bank: Titanium cards, platinum cards, and higher-end cards are all valuable when redeemed. Although there are other cards, they are more interesting than the recommended ones.

ICBC: Visa China Partner Platinum Card, MasterCard, China Southern Airlines Sky Pearl Platinum Card, and China Southern Airlines Gold Card are available. But the ordinary China Southern Airlines Gold Card is not worth redeeming.