Not easily tempted to claim the tax-free goods at the international airport. You need to carefully and know the latest information to be able to benefit maximally.
WHAT you usually do at the international airport? Honestly, not much to do but wash the eyes in the shops (duty free) exist, and occasionally then you may be tempted to spend money from the wallet to buy something. Most of us know exactly what we need, can aftershave, perfume, a bottle or possibly a cigarette. However, where best place to buy things like that?
Most people who travel with international flights generally have three choices when buying goods tax free. Could the departure terminal, the plane, or at the arrival terminal. Logically, people think the price must be equal and not make comparisons, but you’re wrong.
Sometimes for the same item size, brand and type, the price can be very different. So, you need to make calculations before spending money. Do not believe? Just try to do a small survey when you travel.
Here are the results of observations asiatravel.com some time ago, specifically for Hong Kong flights to Bangkok. Mild Seven cigarettes on the plane cost 12 U.S. dollars, the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was priced 120 dollars smoking in Hong Kong or equivalent to 14.8 U.S. dollars, and at Bangkok International Airport (BIA) costs 480 Thai baht or about 12 , 2 U.S. dollars. By buying directly during flight (the plane), you save two dollars per pack of 200 content. For lower-priced goods such as cigarettes small price difference but still be reckoned.
Now, try to compare with higher priced items like a bottle of Chivas Regal Royal Salute. During the flight you spend 62 dollars, at HKIA 800 Hong Kong dollars (about 103 U.S. dollars), and the BIA price 5320 baht (about 136 U.S. dollars !!!). Very great is not it? With the amount of money you spend for a bottle of Chivas Regal at the BIA, you can buy two bottles on the plane.
But you need to remember that the limited stock of goods on the plane. If the aircraft does not have a stock of goods that you expect, you have no choice but to buy time until the arrival terminal. Please also note that prices change at any time, so make sure you have the latest information sufficient so that you can save your money!