(Ecns.cn)--The growing enthusiasm for Western holidays and overseas tours are prompting some adaptations to airfares so they line up with seasonal travel. Most big airlines in China are carrying out preferential policies to woo customers. People on the move, during Christmas and Hanukah season this December till the Spring Festival kicks in at the end of January, are expected to enjoy more flight services for lower airfares.
Though Christmas is still 25 days away, most airlines have already started to offer online and phone booking of flights to the U.S. , Canada and some European countries. For only 5340RMB ($837), a roundtrip air ticket to U.S. is available in the Chinese branch of Korean Air. To compete against their foreign competitors, many domestic airlines have also launched holiday promotions with heavy discounts.
Hainan Airline
Hainan Airline, for instance, has added overseas flights to attract customers with a taste for going abroad. This season, it launched an international traveling program featuring 18 routes. From now to March 31st, travelers from Beijing to Toronto and Seattle are expected to pay 3500RMB ($549) for an economy roundtrip. The starting price for a one way ticket to Moscow was set at 1,000RMB ($157); for roundtrip tickets the bargain price was set at 1,600RMB ($251). None of the above include any taxes.
With a bullish attitude towards its business, Hainan Airline has promoted various package deals that include hotels as well as airfare for record lows, but these deals are mostly available online and for group buying customers.
Customer center: 4OO-6368-955
Air China
The holiday travel packages offered by Air China, the leading airline in the country sound even more attractive. All starting prices for international flights were set lower. A one way ticket from Beijing to Seoul will hardly dent your wallet at 666RMB ($212) and a mere 999RMB will get you all the way to Tokyo.
International travelers paying with visa credit cards issued in conjunction with Air China may collect 5,000 consumption points for their frequent flyer accounts redeemable for gifts in the future. All customers applying for such credit cards automatically become eligible for a ticket raffle.
Customer center: 4008-100-999
Cathay Pacific
As the first airline in Hong Kong to provide civil aviation services, Cathay Pacific enjoys a considerable number of loyal passengers heading to or taking off from Hong Kong. This season, the promotion packages are dazzling.
One of the most eye-catching promotions offered by the airline is a package to Hong Kong to see the Hong Kong Sevens. As Title Sponsor and Official Airline, Cathay Pacific is offering three kinds of bargain travel packages that include tickets to the games in this week-long international sporting event which is set to culminate in the exciting final race on Sunday, 11 December 2011.
These packages- Gold, Silver and Bronze – feature an array of exclusive activities, celebrations, in fact more than enough excitement to make this an unforgettable experience. But seats are limited, so booking early is the safest bet. The airline offers detailed information on its English website.
Another other tempting offer is the Hong Kong Air & Hotel SuperCity package, which includes roundtrip economy class flights from the U.S. to Hong Kong; 2 nights accommodation at a hotel of your choice; airport to hotel transfer by coach(bus) or the Airport Express Line; and travel insurance for your peace of mind. These flights are also eligible for Asia Miles accrual.
In an effort to give the local shopping season a boost, Cathay Pacific began its New York to Hong Kong route with a considerably low fare- only $1,048.
All the above packages are for travel from November 1, 2011 to March 28, 2012. (All travel must be completed by March 28, 2012). Don't forget that this is an airline that offers in-flight shopping, all the better for adding extra hours to your shopping marathon.
Customer center: 4006-212-088
