How to book air tickets for children? Analysis and structured guide of hot topics across the Internet in 10 days
Recently, with the arrival of the summer travel season, "children's air ticket booking" has become a hot topic on social media and travel platforms. The following is a professional guide based on hot content from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to help parents easily book air tickets for their children.
1. The latest hot spots on children’s air ticket policies in 2023
| airline | Age division | Discount strength | Reference prices for popular routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | 2-12 years old | 50% off full price adult tickets | Beijing-Sanya about 1,200 yuan |
| China Southern Airlines | 2-12 years old | 50% off full price adult ticket | Guangzhou-Chengdu about 800 yuan |
| China Eastern Airlines | 2-12 years old | 50% off full price adult ticket | Shanghai-Kunming about 950 yuan |
| Hainan Airlines | 2-12 years old | 50% off full price adult tickets | Shenzhen-Xi'an about 680 yuan |
2. Three major ticket booking problems that are hotly discussed on the Internet
1.Documentation issues:Related topics on Weibo have been read 12 million times in the past seven days, and parents are most concerned about "how to book tickets without an ID card." According to the new civil aviation regulations, household registration books and birth certificates can be used as valid travel documents.
2.Price dispute:The Douyin topic #Children’s Ticket Trap# has been viewed more than 8 million times, and some parents reported that “children’s tickets are more expensive than adult discount tickets.” It is recommended to compare the prices of adult discount tickets before deciding how to purchase them.
3.Seat selection:The notes related to Xiaohongshu have received more than 500,000 likes. Most mothers recommend "calling the airline in advance to lock the front seat", especially those who need a cradle for their babies.
3. Step-by-step ticket booking guide (summary of popular methods across the Internet)
| step | Operational points | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Confirm your age | Calculated based on age on the date of boarding | Infant tickets (14 days to 2 years old) have no seats |
| Step 2: Choose channels | Official website/APP/counter | Third-party platforms may not be able to select children’s meals |
| Step 3: Fill in the information | Guardian information is required | Passport information required for international flights |
| Step 4: Pay and issue the ticket | Some documents require on-site verification | Keep the booking confirmation text message |
4. Trends in children’s tickets for popular summer routes in 2023
According to Ctrip’s latest data, the number of children’s ticket bookings on the following routes has increased significantly:
| route | booking growth rate | Average number of days in advance | Typical price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing-Sanya | +180% | 21 days | 1100-1500 yuan |
| Shanghai-Chengdu | +150% | 18 days | 900-1200 yuan |
| Guangzhou-Kunming | +130% | 15 days | 800-1100 yuan |
5. Expert advice (combined with popular comments on various platforms)
1.Price comparison skills:When the discounted adult ticket is less than 50% off the full-price ticket, you can choose to purchase adult tickets for children, but you must bear the risk of refund or change.
2.Value-added services:Many airlines have launched "unaccompanied minors" service, and videos related to the service have been played more than 5 million times on Douyin.
3.Document preparation:International flights require a visa in advance, and Xiaohongshu user "Travel Mom"'s document preparation list received over 100,000 likes.
4.Changes after the epidemic:Some airlines have canceled the free checked baggage discounts, and the Weibo topic #children's luggage new regulations has been read 8 million times.
Through the above structured data and hot spot analysis, we hope to help parents complete children’s air ticket bookings more easily. It is recommended to plan your itinerary at least 2 weeks in advance and follow the airline's official channels for the latest policy information.
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