If you fly business class, you can usually save by waiting to upgrade at the airport
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如果你要坐商务舱,你可以先定经济舱,到了机场再升舱,这样通常更省钱
I know it might sound strange, but I always advise everybody to purchase an economy ticket at home and upgrade it at the airport. Opting for an upgrade will drastically reduce the price of the ticket.
As soon as you purchase your economy seat, you may start receiving email deals to upgrade your ticket but don't rush. Wait until you get to the airport and ask for an upgrade at the counter.
一旦你购买了经济舱机票,你可能会收到让你升舱的电子邮件,但是不要着急。等到了机场再去前台请求升舱。
Sometimes, if the plane is empty or you have a loyalty program with the airline, the gate agent can upgrade you to business class at no additional cost. But even if you have to pay, it's still going to be much cheaper than buying online.
Just be extremely nice to the staff and arrive early so business seats are still available. But don't wait until you get on the plane — flight attendants don't usually have that much power.
If you're flying internationally, it's best to finish any food from your first destination before landing since some countries don't allow fresh foods through customs.
You can find better deals online than at the duty-free shop
在免税店购物没有网购便宜
Duty-free always attracts passengers at the airport, but the savings aren't as good as they seem. Some airlines also have duty-free catalogs onboard where you can shop in the skies. But those prices are even worse.
You can find much better deals online if you take the time to look.
如果你花时间慢慢找,你完全可以在网上用便宜得多的价格买到同样的东西。
It's almost never worth it to exchange money at the airport
在机场换外币非常不合算
Too often, people land at an international airport and realize they don't have the right currency. But the airport is the worst place to exchange if you want a good rate.
人们在到达国际机场时往往会意识到自己没带外币,但是机场是兑换外币最不合算的地方。
Most banks or shopping malls have currency exchanges with steadier rates if you remember before your flight. And if you forget, just get enough money for a taxi into the city and go to a local bank.