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Air China

: The company offers cheap round trips for all countries in Europe from Nov 1 to Dec 12 with fares as low as 2,980 yuan ($476), and visitors can take a free rail trip to cities in Germany.

Travelers need to call Air China if they are taking the free rail trip. Fore more information on www.airchina.com.cn.

China Southern Airlines: If a traveler books a flight from Guangzhou to Auckland by the end of November, the charge for the round trip will start from 4,470 yuan ($715), not including tax.

Travelers need to book their tickets before Nov 30. The discount tickets are offered on a first come, first served basis. More information on www.csair.com.

Thai Airways: If you are flying to Bangkok from Hong Kong via Thai Airlines by the end of the year, you will be able to enjoy your flight on an Airbus A380.

The flight number is TG600 and it takes off from Bangkok at 8 am and takes off from Hong Kong at 1:25 pm. For more information, see www.thaiairways.com.

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