According to incomplete statistics, after receiving the book, 90% of students will immediately check the air ticket to Germany.
But looking at the 50 types of flights provided by nearly 30 airlines really force people out of choice difficulties.
Have you chosen the cheapest flight?
Is cheap air tickets the choice of cost-effective?
This article will help you answer all the questions about choosing international flights and taking long-distance flights!
When will it be a good time to book a flight?
How to choose a flight?
How to choose the right seat for you?
First time to Germany
How to choose takeoff and arrival time?
What should I pay attention to when taking a long-distance flight?
etc.
It is said that after reading this article, the students who have saved 5,000 yuan...
1 How to order a cost-effective air ticket?
Flights to Germany are from June to October, and the off-season is from November to May (except for Spring Festival holidays and May Day holidays).
The new semester of most universities in Germany begins in October. Therefore, for those who are rude to Liudehua, buying a peak season air ticket is inevitable. So, how to book a plane ticket?
Ctrip / Fliggy and other OTA platforms
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, that's right, the first one to introduce to you are these platforms that everyone is familiar with. Although there are constant negative reviews, for convenience, many people still choose to query and purchase on these apps.
VariFlighttml4
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http://map.variflight.com
After logging in, all routes around the world will be displayed. All you need to do is to check the content you want in the menu bar on the left.
This website can show that when determining a departure or destination, selecting all routes within the time, let’s take a specific itinerary: flights from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Düsseldorf (DUS) this month.
According to the filter conditions, you can see all routes for transfers or direct flights within this month. The advantage is that you can learn about all route information and have more direct flights or transfer options, rather than choosing air tickets in a single and passive manner based on the OTA platform's low-price priority method.
Geese Riding Travel (price comparison website)
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https://www.iola.com
website is very considerate and has prepared three categories for everyone to choose from, namely: find air tickets, where to fly and when to fly. Let's take the capital of Beijing to Düsseldorf as an example.
After confirming the city, the lowest price for each month will be displayed. After selecting the month with the lowest price, the lowest price for each month can be displayed.
In August, the lowest price for air tickets from Beijing to Dusey is 3,677 yuan.
has it, and you will know how intimidating the so-called big promotions on some platforms are, and other functions will not be demonstrated one by one.
Hopper (price comparison app)
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This app is all in English, but don’t worry, you need to use simple words such as departure, arrival, date, etc. It will automatically pay attention to the flight price after you enter the determined departure location, arrival location and time. When it thinks it is the lowest price, it reminds you to buy tickets. Recommendations based on big data are still very reliable.
Tianzhang.com
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Domestic domain name: https://www.tianxun.com
German domain name: https://www.skyscanner.de
In essence, this is another version of Ctrip, which is also worth searching. Most of the air tickets are overseas suppliers, and there may be surprises. Remember this website, you may use it frequently in Europe after that!
Airline official website
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I am used to booking tickets at an agent, so everyone forgot that there is actually another ticket reservation solution, that is: the official website of the airline.
is directly booked on the airline official website. Although it is not as convenient as apps like Ctrip and Fliggy, there are no additional inexplicable pick-up packages, etc., and the price will not be much different from your ticket booking on the platform.
In addition to the OTA platform Double Eleven and mid-year promotions, major airlines have their own promotion days every month, once a month, and the promotions are quite strong. As long as you remember these member days, you can book your favorite air ticket.
Hainan Airlines: on the 8th of every month; China Eastern Airlines: on the 9th of every month; Xiamen Airlines: on the 9th of every month; Shenzhen Airlines: on the 12th of every month; Kunming Airlines: on the 16th of every month; Sichuan Airlines : on the 19th of every month; Juneyao Airlines: on the 25th of every month; China Southern Airlines: on the 28th of every month.
China Airlines membership day is quite special, each month goes with the month, such as January 1, February 2, March 3... December 12.
After knowing the membership date, you can check whether you have the ticket you want on the specified date. Which airline to choose from
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Airlines that operate flights in Germany in China and China roughly include the following categories:
Domestic (including Hong Kong) airlines
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aircraft, China Eastern Airlines, HNA, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Dragon, Cathay Pacific
aircraft often has cheap student tickets (especially round trips, it is said that round trips can be handled by 5,000 in the off-season), because they are partners with Lufthansa and DBT, and you can also book joint trips in Germany. Based on my limited experience, the planes on China Eastern Airlines are much more comfortable than HNA, the seats are wider than HNA, and the plane meals are also very high-quality (HNA's is simply hard to swallow...). However, HNA's flights are still cost-effective and can arrive on time, so people cannot expect too much.
or above train joint tickets from three airlines and Deutsche Railway. Students who come to Germany for the first time must buy them, otherwise the price of buying train tickets after getting off the plane will make you feel bleeding...
Hong Kong Dragon and Cathay Pacific are basically flights from Hong Kong to Hong Kong. There are also special tickets within one-way of less than 4,000 in the peak season. In some cities in mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, etc.), the combined journey will be more expensive. It is said that student tickets can be applied for increased luggage weight limit.
European airline
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Lufthansa, Air France, Finnish Airlines, KLM, Russian Airlines, Nordic Airlines
Lufthansa's plane is said to be the most exciting. The flight attendants are all handsome men and beautiful women. The price determines the quality of service! During the off-season, there are special flights of 2999 (excluding tax) one-way (excluding tax) and I really want to take it if I have the chance... During the peak season, Lufthansa student tickets can be booked around 5,000 yuan to get them. When you leave the port in major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, you can sometimes get a German joint journey. It is said that the service of the European group is good. If the transfer time and weight limit luggage are appropriate, you can actually try it boldly~ It's just that when Russian Airlines hears that when there are insufficient numbers, they will change small planes or cancel flights. Please be careful when you start...
Central Asian Airlines
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Qatar Airways , Emeral Airlines , Etihad Airways
Etihad and the UAE actually have a lot of people to choose, because they have special tickets for a long time and the service is high-quality. It is said that Etihad Airways' airplane meals are seafood meals, and they also provide good services when transferring... However, basically, the transit time is very long, and it takes more than ten hours from China to Central Asia, and it may be more than ten hours at the airport, and then there are more than ten hours to Germany. I personally think that comrades who have entered Germany for the first time should not choose the Central Asian group plane, and they should save some time and energy to deal with the various strangeness and discomforts after entering the country.
Southeast Asian Airlines
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Korean Air , Asian Air , Japanese Air , Singapore Airlines , Malaysia Airlines , Malaysia Airlines , Vietnam Airlines
This group of flights is relatively unfamiliar, and it seems that there are not many students on it, because at the same price, everyone will basically choose domestic or European flights.
Studying in Germany, many airlines can buy student tickets, but they must present their student visas. Student tickets are generally discounted in terms of price or luggage weight allowance (the luggage weight allowance will be 10kg more than ordinary passengers).
3What should I pay attention to when buying a plane ticket?
Try not to choose the transfer flight
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Through the airlines mentioned above, you can clearly see that the Sino-German route has been contracted by foreign airlines. These airlines (except Lufthansa) basically take cheap routes, otherwise how can you grab business on the territory of other countries? The disadvantage is that you basically need to transfer to the airline's country, which is very troublesome, and the transfer time and luggage are all problems.
Select the airport close to the school
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Germany's main cities of entry are: Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf, Hamburg . Among them, the most flights to Frankfurt are available. It is recommended that you choose an airport close to your school to make your choice. After all, you are in Germany for the first time and you are carrying a lot of luggage.
Choose flights to Germany during the day
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It is recommended to refer to the arrival time, because considering that after arriving in Germany, I am not familiar with the place and it is difficult to take a taxi at night, so I still choose the flights to arrive during the day for safety. Here is a warm reminder that even flights arriving during the day should choose to arrive in the morning and noon as the flight is delayed.
buy it if you see it correctly. Don’t hesitate to
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likes the very low price, pay immediately, and exit when you don’t reach the payment interface, because when you enter the purchase page, your ticket is locked. As mentioned in the above article, the number of each cabin is limited, and it is very likely that the ticket will be snatched away in the moment of hesitation. Therefore, after refreshing, the high probability will be more expensive than the previous ticket.
4 What should I pay attention to when taking a long-distance flight?
Choose a comfortable seat
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Direct flight to Germany in China, and it will take more than nine hours at the fastest. After such a long time, choosing a suitable seat on the plane has become a point that everyone must consider
Generally, you can start choosing a seat after you buy the ticket and confirm it is valid. But be aware: some airlines may stipulate that if the economy class fare is too cheap, you cannot choose a seat, or you can only choose a seat with very poor seats.
Why should you choose a seat in advance instead of waiting for the airport to allow the ground staff to arrange it? Because "Nicht alle Plätze sind gleich!" When you arrive at the airport, all the good seats were taken away. Some students may ask, anyway, economy class is full of tiger benches, is there any difference? The answer is yes, here are a few points:
① The further you go, the longer you need to wait when you get off the plane, which means that you will have to queue up to enter. Therefore, the seats in the front cabin of the plane save more time. (This is also one of the reasons why two cabins - first-class and business need to be placed on the nose rather than the tail)
② When affected by airflow, the tail bumps are stronger.
③ The rear of the machine is close to the kitchen and toilet, and it is easy to be disturbed by people coming and going.
④ The position close to the wing is very noisy because it is close to the engine, especially the old aircraft. Fortunately, the engine noise of the new Boeing 787, Airbus A380 and A350 has become much less.
⑤ If there are 3 or more adjacent seats in a row (the most common ones are 2-4-2, 3-3-3, 2-5-2, 3-4-3), the seats in the middle will "feel" very crowded, although the physical width of the seats is the same as the left and right seats.
⑥ Although the view is seen by the window, it is very troublesome to go to the bathroom.
⑦ Each cabin first row (the so-called bulkhead) and seats at the exit row have extra legroom, at the cost of a few centimeters of narrower seats.
first row emergency exit means more foot space.Unfortunately, airlines also realize the relative superiority of the front seats, so they often pay extra for these seats. Some people simply sell these seats as "Premium Economy Class/Deluxe Economy Class/Premium Economy". Not only the seats, but also the service is one level higher than economy class. Of course, the price of premium economy class is nearly twice as high as that of economy class.
A classmate asked: Is the seat behind the plane the worst? The answer is not completely negative.
If the plane is empty, the rear cabin can often have a row of seats free, and at this time it can be turned into a bed (This is the principle of Sky Coach sold by Air New Zealand, which requires buying three economy class at one time to form a bed). I have experienced this sourness on the Emirates Beijing-Dubai-Dusseldorf aircraft (A380), but note that the prerequisite is that the aircraft is empty. Don't think about flights during the school season.
To sum up, if I want to choose, I will choose the first row (or emergency exit), the corridor, and the location with fewer passengers. For example, for the layout of 3-3-3, I will choose the fourth (D) or the sixth column (H), because the third (C) and seventh columns will have two people who have to pass through my seat when going to the toilet, while the fourth and sixth columns are statistically only 0.5 people pass by; for the layout of 2-5-2, I will choose the second and eighth columns, and the same is true. If the first row is gone, it is acceptable as long as it is in the front position.
There is a website called seatguru that provides seat maps for most models of mainstream airlines around the world, and evaluates the quality of seats. It is worth a look before the flight (Airline Seat Maps, Flights shopping and Flight information- Best Airplane Seats). https://www.seatguru.com/
3fly on the plane is wearing
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The plane is colder, so it is recommended to wear trousers. Although there is a blanket, you can bring an extra piece of clothing with you, such as a shirt. Many people wear coats or even sweaters on the plane. However, some people are not afraid of the cold, and they can see it according to their own situation.
It is recommended to bring a pair of disposable slippers from a fast hotel. Generally, the flight time is about 10 hours. It is easy to swollen feet when wearing shoes for a long time. Changing into slippers can relax your feet when taking a plane, which is conducive to rest on the plane. A neck pillow, an eye mask, and a pair of earplugs are the guarantee of good rest on the plane, so it is recommended to carry it.
and lip balm are also useful for long-term swelling and dry lips.
Meals on the plane
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Don't rely too much on the food provided on the plane! ! !
At that time, I was riding Emirates Airlines: Beijing-Dubai-Dusseldorf. I ate five meals along the way... (It's like eating when I wake up, eating when I ate, and sleep when I ate.) You can put some snacks in your bag and must eat something, because it's still a long time before I can settle down at my residence after arriving at the airport. It is recommended that you bring some snacks that can fill your stomach.
If you first enter Germany, don’t bring meat and milk foods, don’t take unnecessary risks, and not delaying time will also affect your mood. Frankfurt Airport and Berlin Airport are particularly strict. Especially the flanges, so if the destination is these places, it is best not to bring meat products from China (everyone’s favorite beef sauce, Lao Ganma) and medicines and knives. Don’t bring too many luxury goods and electronic products.
The long-distance plane is dry, so try to drink more water. You can bring a small amount of moisturizing cream or facial mask to apply to your face. Please note that the volume of a single piece should not exceed 100mlhtml
5 Important tips
I hope everyone can choose a regular channel to purchase air tickets and train tickets. Don't be greedy for cheap things, go find scalpers or ticket sellers.
In May this year, German federal police arrested two Chinese students who were charged with business and gang fraud and may face 10 years in prison. The reason is that they illegally resell train tickets.
I believe you must be familiar with the following information!
According to incomplete statistics, colleagues in the editorial department receive 5-10 messages about buying air tickets on behalf of others every day.
Study abroad party with air tickets, just like fish and water. Facing a 30%-70% discount, even if you haven't really bought it, you must have been moved.
But is it really safe to buy special air tickets on WeChat?
Recently, a Chinese student refused to board the plane by Air Canada because he bought 3 special air tickets and was included in the permanent flight ban list!
A 25-year-old Chinese student named Ann Qian added a person through WeChat. The other party claimed that he was an internal employee and could get employee discounts. The international student who purchased air tickets in this way many times was blocked by Air Canada and asked him to compensate him for a huge fine.
Most of the cheap air tickets reselled by fraudsters on the Internet are obtained by stealing other people's credit cards. They have violated the law and it is difficult for international students to avoid being punished.
There are also many ticket sellers targeting foreigners in train stations in Europe. I hope everyone is vigilant and must buy air tickets through formal channels. Never lose the big picture due to small losses, resulting in irreversible tragedies.
/Liude DIY Community Operation Team
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