The key to getting any good-priced plane ticket is to reserve the flight early. Discount airlines tend to increase their fare as the plane fills up and early reservations are usually rewarded with the lowest fares. Most major domestic airlines offer discount tickets for off-peak travel. China Southen Airlines now provides favorable group purchase ticket deals to attract tourists to cities like Hong Kong and Guilin. Air China and Beijing Capital Airlines offer tickets with as much as 75 to 80 per cent discounts. Another way is to search for a cheap ticket on the websites of low-cost airlines, which offer you very low fares though less comfort. Now, Air Asia, Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia are all offering very low -fare tickets to Chinese travelers.
The budget airline has a long history in the West. It’s also called a no-frills carrier for doing away with traditional free services, such as food and drinks. They charge you extra for catering on board, or securing a seat. Many budget airlines put a fee on checked in luggage, so it’s wiser to take hand luggage.
The following are three popular airlines.
Air Asia: The Malaysian-based airline flies from seven cities in China including Tianjin, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Guilin and Shenzhen in the Chinese mainland, and provides trips to cities such as Paris and London. It can transfer you to most South East Asian countries. Many tickets are priced under 1,500 yuan.
Jetstar Asia Airways: It’s a low-cost airline headquartered in Singapore. Travelers can leave from airports in numerous cities including Beijing.
Southwest Airlines: If you go traveling in the US you can take this low-cost airline based in Texas.
How to find a cheap 5-star service hotel. Like airline tickets, the price for a budget hotel depends on when you book it - the earlier, the cheaper. It’s a great idea to look for YHA (Youth Hostels Association) backpackers, or Bed & Breakfast deals online.
56.What can we do to buy cheap tickets EXCEPT _ .
A.book the flight early B.choose off-peak travel
C.search the websites of low-cost airlines D.wait until the plane fills up
57.What does the underlined part mean?
A.a carrier with a long history B.a carrier without traditional free service
C.a carrier with extra charge D.a carrier without any service
58.The three popular airline routes can' t take you to _ according to the passage.
A.Asia B.America C.Africa D.Europe
59.What can you infer from the last parag7aph ?
A.YHA is an association which can help you save money.
B.The price for a hotel has nothing to do with the time you book it.
C.A five-star service hotel must be always expensive.
D.You have to book airline tickets and budget hotel at the same time.
【参考答案】
56-59：DBCA
