Look at the strategy of many airlines to make your trip cheaper BBC

Delays bother you

And when it comes to the delay of a scheduled flight or stopover at an airport, it seems that time has even slowed down.

is transformed into " long scale " ( stopover in English) which allows you to enjoy a new city ​​that was not in your

C is one of the options that airlines have been offering for decades, although in recent years the ability to travel to two destinations for the price of a shows a remarkable "jump" ] according to several experts

What are and what are the " stopovers " ?

The s topovers have a break during the journey of a round trip air travel that lasts on 24 hours

Extended allows a stay of one night or several days in a city, usually in the center of the airline with which you are traveling.

In other words, stopovers offer travelers the opportunity to explore two cities for the cost of a one-way ticket simple .

And badysts consulted by the BBC Mundo argue that this form of travel is increasingly followed.

"The fact that more and more airlines are offering this type of ticket seems to indicate its popularity among travelers," says Tracy Stewart, content publisher of the airline's website. Airfarewatchdog voyage

A case for years

However, this practice is not new, it has existed for decades

"The history goes back to these airlines with small local markets, but global aspirations have created special products for the scale that has attracted travelers and that is the only one in the world. they chose them over other airlines "or routes," says John Grant, senior badyst at the UK-based OAG air travel badysis company.

And one of the pioneering airlines in the "long-haul" sector was Icelandic Icelandair when, in the 1950s, it began offering transatlantic travelers the opportunity to book a three-day stopover in the country when they were traveling to or from from the big European cities.

And all this for the price of a round trip

And that, as expected, not only benefited the airline, but also to tourism in Iceland. [196590] 05] "The stopover model has been a success for the Icelandic tourist industry and now other countries are eager to welcome tourists for 48 hours prior to departure. reach their final destination, "he says. Stewart at BBC World

"It is important to note that, generally, tourism chambers are partners in such programs because they see the benefit" for the sector, adds Grant. "

the badyst, the Dutch KLM was also one of the first in Europe to offer ] stops – in Amsterdam – "pushed by the liberal policy of the government, since at that time KLM was the State Property. "

Some of the flag companies that currently offer this service are TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Jap an airline, Singapore Airlines, Copa, Qatar Airways or Emirates, among others

Question of pocket

With this proposal, travelers can experience a city that was not in their plans for a low cost.

"The plane tickets with stopover definitely [1965] 9007] are much cheaper than if you pay the bills separately, "says Stewart.

And there There is also the Asian giant.

"China has moved in recent years to consolidate its reputation as a transit center, developing free visa policies to include not only Beijing and Shanghai but also towns like Canton, Chengdu, Qingddao and Changsha that tourists usually do not visit, "says Stewart of Airfarewatchdog

The mobility capacity of international travelers in some Chinese cities without a visa can be varied from 72 to [19659007] 144 hours (6 days).

Although it is necessary to review in advance what are the nationalities that can benefit from this permit.

According to badysts, l & # 39; 39, pbadenger opinion around these long scales varies

. a good idea to stretch the legs for a day in the middle of long journeys, but others see it as a unnecessary interruption of the trip.

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