A savvy Brit has scored a free hotel stay during a lengthy layover with a simple little-known hack.
Elaine Poon is a self-proclaimed travel expert.
She shares her tips and tricks on how to jetset across the globe for less with her 6,800 followers on Instagram (@travelainewithme).
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The 33-year-old previously revealed a “secret” hack to whizz through airport security in less than one minute without spending a penny.
Now, she’s shared how to score a free overnight stay in a luxurious four-star hotel without needing to open your wallet, reports What’s The Jam.
In a clip, which has racked up over a thousand views, she explains exactly how to carry out this savvy tip.
Elaine, who lives in London, said: “I can’t believe I didn’t know about this earlier.”
The content creator had recently travelled back home to Australia and usually opts for airlines such as Singapore or Cathay Pacific.
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However, this time, she chose China Southern – not aware of the benefits they have on offer.
She said: “[The airline] wasn’t even on my radar until my friend told me about this layover perk.
“I’ve never spent the night during a layover before.
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“Breaking up a long-haul trip with proper sleep made the whole journey much less tiring.”
Elaine explains that if your layover is over eight hours, you’ll get a complimentary minimum four-star hotel stay.
And that’s not all; with breakfast and airport transfers also included.
She claims a lot of people aren’t aware of the perk, as it’s not heavily advertised.
There are some rules, though.
You must meet the eligibility window of a layover between eight and up to around 30 hours.
If these boxes are ticked, head to their designated desk and they’ll give you a sticker with the hotel name on, before escorting you to a free shuttle.
Elaine notes there used to be an option to pick which hotel to stay at, though this has now stopped.
She said: “Mine was actually really nice and the room was huge.
“There was a big bed, clean bathroom, amenities, slippers, bottled water, tea, coffee and good Wi-Fi.”
If you’re travelling alone and don’t want to share with a random stranger, there is a small fee of £16.
She added: “Instead of sitting in the airport for hours or doing back-to-back long haul flights, this gives you a proper night’s sleep and a chance to properly reset.
“And it’s all free.”
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