After New Year’s Day, airfares on many domestic routes took a sharp dive, with some tickets priced as low as 10% of the original cost, prompting some consumers to travel during off-peak periods. A search on a third-party ticketing platform revealed that recent airfares from Guangzhou to multiple cities have dropped to as low as just over 200 yuan. For example, on January 7, the lowest fare from Guangzhou to Shanghai was 210 yuan (excluding taxes), equivalent to a 10% discount. Industry insiders note that as students begin their winter break in mid-to-late January, airfare prices are expected to fluctuate. (CCTV Finance)