Skyscanner Tips: How to Become One of the 20% Savvy Overseas Travelers

    The global travel search platform Skyscanner (www.tianxun.com) recently conducted a survey among travelers, primarily investigating how well they utilize current travel resources to enjoy the best travel experiences within the most cost-effective budgets. The survey found that 80% of travelers do not understand the underlying factors that affect ticket value and how to truly find more cost-effective travel products. Skyscanner’s research revealed that with just a bit of attention, it is possible to purchase relatively good-value travel products. Cost-effectiveness is not only about purchasing tickets and choosing cabins—there are also practical tips that can help travelers enjoy a better experience during their trips.

    Which days of the week offer cheaper flights? How far in advance should you book to get a good deal? Is it always cheaper to book flights earlier? These are essential skills for becoming a savvy traveler. Generally, flights are cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays because business travel demand is relatively low, while Mondays and Fridays tend to be more expensive. Therefore, booking earlier does not necessarily mean getting a cheaper flight—the trick is to book decisively at the right time. As the saying goes, opportunity favors the prepared, and travel is no exception—cheap flights are always reserved for prepared travelers.

 

    Skyscanner’s survey found that Chinese overseas travelers often use the same platform to book both long-haul and short-haul flights and are not familiar with how to leverage the unique strengths of different platforms to save on travel costs.

    At first glance, the interfaces of various travel platforms may not seem very different, but the data and support behind the platforms can vary greatly. For example, when it comes to booking flights, domestic travel platforms undoubtedly have strong resources for domestic and nearby travel, but they do not have an absolute advantage—sometimes even a disadvantage—when it comes to long-haul international routes such as those to Europe or the United States, or point-to-point international destinations.

    Therefore, many experienced international travelers choose Skyscanner as their platform for booking flights, hotels, and more. Skyscanner currently covers thousands of airlines worldwide, with a route network encompassing millions of routes. This vast international route coverage provides Chinese outbound travelers with the most comprehensive price comparison platform. Especially for international point-to-point routes, users can easily find suitable options for their itinerary and budget from a wealth of data. It might only cost a few hundred yuan to fly directly from Edinburgh to Amsterdam or from Berlin to London—doesn’t that feel like “striking gold”?

    Skyscanner (www.tianxun.com), the Chinese site of Skyscanner, is a globally leading travel search platform that provides instant online comparisons of over a million routes from more than a thousand airlines, as well as car rentals and hotels. Skyscanner offers flexible search options that allow you to browse flight prices for a month or even a year, enabling you to make the most cost-effective choice. Through Skyscanner, you can search all travel products from OTAs, airlines, and top ticket agents, ensuring you get the lowest prices with no additional fees.