How much does a child’s air ticket cost: the latest ticket purchase guide in 2024 and price analysis of popular routes
With the arrival of the summer travel season, many parents have begun to pay attention to the purchase policy of children's air tickets. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the price rules and preferential policies for children's air tickets, and provide structured data reference.
1. Basic policy for children’s air tickets
According to the regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration of China:
| age range | fare rules | Other rights and interests |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years old | 10% off full price adult ticket (no seats) | Strollers can be checked in for free |
| 2-12 years old | 50% off full price adult ticket (with seats) | Enjoy free baggage allowance |
| 12 years and over | Purchase tickets as an adult | Some airlines have student discounts |
2. Comparison of child fares on popular routes (data from June 2024)
| route | Average price for adult economy class | Actual price paid for children’s tickets | Discount ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing-Sanya | ¥1200 | ¥580 | 48% |
| Shanghai-Chengdu | ¥850 | ¥420 | 49% |
| Guangzhou-Kunming | ¥680 | ¥340 | 50% |
| Shenzhen-Xi'an | ¥920 | ¥460 | 50% |
3. Recent hot discussions
1.Comparison of children's tickets and special price tickets: When the discounted adult ticket is 50% lower than the full-price ticket, some airlines allow children to purchase discounted tickets. Recently, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines have launched relevant preferential policies.
2.Children's tickets for international routes: Child tickets on European and American routes generally offer greater discounts than domestic ones. Foreign airlines such as Air France and Lufthansa provide an additional 23kg of free baggage allowance.
3.Documentation requirement update: Starting from July 1, original ID documents are required to take domestic flights, and household registration books will no longer be used as valid travel documents.
4. Ticket purchasing skills
1.price comparison strategy: When comparing through platforms such as Ctrip and Fliggy, be sure to check the "Children's Ticket" filter option. Some platforms will mark the "Children's Special Offer" label.
2.Airline membership benefits: Frequent flyer programs such as Air China Miles and China Eastern Miles can accumulate mileage for children, and some airlines provide double points in the birthday month.
3.Cancellation and change rules: Children's tickets usually have a more relaxed cancellation and change policy than adult tickets. Hainan Airlines recently launched the "Worry-Free Child Travel" service, which allows one free change.
5. Special precautions
| situation | Processing method |
|---|---|
| Infant traveling | You need to apply for cradle service 24 hours in advance |
| Unaccompanied by adults | Children over 5 years old can apply for custody services |
| Connecting flights | Some airports provide children’s rest areas |
From the above analysis, it can be seen that the price of children's air tickets is affected by multiple factors such as routes, ticket purchase time, and airline policies. It is recommended that parents plan their itinerary in advance, pay attention to the latest preferential policies on the airline's official website and formal ticketing platforms, and pay attention to relevant document requirements and application time limits for special services to ensure that their children have a safe and comfortable flying experience.
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from June 10 to June 20, 2024. The specific ticket price is subject to real-time inquiry)
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