Cathay Pacific Asia Miles - Super cheap business class from Korea!

I just noticed on the CX Korea that the business class fares ex ICN and PUS until the end of JUN are really amazing. 3 month stay in Europe from 1500USD for CDG. LHR/FCO and FRA are a little more.

1 month tickets to Australia are under 1100USD!:)

15 day tickets to selected SE Asian destinations are from 540USD for HAN/SGN to 658USD for CGK.

Pretty good deals. Hoping that the release some fares for the US soon.

Wow that's good. Too bad the fares are not valid for Summer :(

1500 USD to Europe?! isnt that how much a B/H ticket is ex HKG?!?!

Wow that's good. Too bad the fares are not valid for Summer :(

Actually the validity is until 30 June 2009. So it is not a bad deal at all!! I might get one for my SYD trip in June. Also you can change the returning dates without penalty! Excellent value!
Thanks for posting to the OP.

I just noticed on the CX Korea that the business class fares ex ICN and PUS until the end of JUN are really amazing. 3 month stay in Europe from 1500USD for CDG. LHR/FCO and FRA are a little more.


The one to CDG is only for 263/262 (old configs). I bought mine ex-TPE for around HK$23,000.

The one to CDG is only for 263/262 (old configs). I bought mine ex-TPE for around HK$23,000.

Is ex-TPE at HK$23k good value? I've been seeing ex HKG fares to europe for about that price now during summer.

Yikes! Couldn't have come at a better time. :)

Is ex-TPE at HK$23k good value? I've been seeing ex HKG fares to europe for about that price now during summer.

Ex-HKG is around HK$32k. So, not too bad I suppose.

Ex-HKG is around HK$32k. So, not too bad I suppose.

I've just popped in some dates in July in Zuji and am getting fares to LHR from HKG for HK$25k including taxes on CX. Add in the cost of getting to TPE and its basically the same price as an ex TPE.

I've just popped in some dates in July in Zuji and am getting fares to LHR from HKG for HK$25k including taxes on CX. Add in the cost of getting to TPE and its basically the same price as an ex TPE.

Well, for my trip, it happens to be HK$32k (I class) for HKG-CDG.

It's cheaper to get to LHR at HK$25k (also I class).

1500 USD to Europe?! isnt that how much a B/H ticket is ex HKG?!?!

Yes, they are equivalent to H/K fares.

Don't forget ex-HKG I class is extremely restricted:

##AM_XML CANCELLATIONS TICKET IS NON-REFUNDABLE. CHANGES CHANGES NOT PERMITTED. **** FQN1-1*PE 1 - PSGR P1 ADT RULES DISPLAY FARE COMPONENT 1 ADT HKGLON CX IAP28RT FCL: IAP28RT TRF:2004 RULE: CXDI BK: I PTC: ADT-ADULT FTC: BAP-BUSINESS CLASS ADV PURCH PE.PENALTIES CANCELLATIONS TICKET IS NON-REFUNDABLE. CHANGES CHANGES NOT PERMITTED.

Changes not permitted, 28-day advance purchase and non-refundable. Ex-TPE tickets are valid for one year, have no advance purchase requirement and date changes are free of charge.

The dealbreaker for me was the inability to change dates. I went with ex-TPE D class to LHR and paid something similar to what MilesBuzz paid in I class to CDG...

The nice thing is: I can stopover in HKG (on my return) for as long as 6 mths, so, I don't have to go to TPE immediately (and return back to HKG). This allows me better flexibility in planning for another long-haul in Summer, by using this last portion of the TPE-CDG-TPE ticket and embarking on another TPE-()-TPE run at no extra cost of buying another HKG-TPE-HKG ticket.

Oh...and in case I do change this tix to ex-ICN, the refund penalty is only TWD1,200 (a mere HK$300). Moreover, I kinda like TPE because I have many relatives there and can treat it as a mini-break whenever I start my mileage run from there (done that once already this year).

Hi Quick question

I'm based in HK.. Say for example if I wanted to fly to CDG... Is there anyway I can just request a stopover on the return leg (since the flight will fly CDG-HKG) and just get off and forego the HKG-ICN leg? so the routing would be as follows


HKG-ICN(on my own) ICN-CDG and then CDG-HKG

The sale only till end of March.d

CX Taiwan also got biz class sale to major Asia city.
Here is the link
http://tinyurl.com/b756ar

Hi Quick question

I'm based in HK.. Say for example if I wanted to fly to CDG... Is there anyway I can just request a stopover on the return leg (since the flight will fly CDG-HKG) and just get off and forego the HKG-ICN leg? so the routing would be as follows


HKG-ICN(on my own) ICN-CDG and then CDG-HKG
I think mentioned other threads, you simply tell when check-in that you need to pick up something @ HKG and ask them to tag it to HKG instead of ICN.

I think mentioned other threads, you simply tell when check-in that you need to pick up something @ HKG and ask them to tag it to HKG instead of ICN.

And risk these fares being pulled because its so nonchalently being advised here on what to do?

If you can take the time to originate from ICN, you can take the time to end in ICN and return to HKG that way!

Think about it - more miles for you too ! ^

Hi, just wanted to clarify the T&Cs of this promotion as the terms seem rather vague.

Say I was to issue ICN-HKG-LHR (rt) in I, the oubound (ie ICN-HKG-LHR) is valid on flight date shown while the inbound leg can be changed as many times as we like?

If I was to do the stopover in HKG on the inbound leg, could I change the LHR-HKG leg independently of say, the HKG-ICN leg?

Thanks!

If the fare rule don't allow stopover, then NO.

If the fare rule don't allow stopover, then NO.

and if rules allow, you'll need to pay tax for HKG-ICN/TPE if you dont fly within the same day of arriving HKG (before 2359 per CAD rule)

So according to the schedules, HKG-ICN arrives in Seoul at 14:05 and the return flight is at 15:15 - it's probably the turnaround.

Will CX check you through from HKG back to the ICN departing flight with baggage even though you are on separate tickets?

So according to the schedules, HKG-ICN arrives in Seoul at 14:05 and the return flight is at 15:15 - it's probably the turnaround.

Will CX check you through from HKG back to the ICN departing flight with baggage even though you are on separate tickets?

think the rule is they wont bother if you're on a turnaround. at least for the TPE ones you can even hop on the flight before. They'll be on ur long haul flight.

These fares are really tempting! ^
Is this possible to do?
MNL-HKG-ICN (separately on a RT ticket)
then ICN-HKG-CDG-HKG-MNL (on a ICN-HKG-CDG RT ticket + my above RT ticket).
Do I get any penalties for not using the final (HKG-ICN) sector of my Korea issued ticket and the ICN-HKG of my MNL originated ticket?

Thanks for all the inputs :)

These fares are really tempting! ^
Is this possible to do?
MNL-HKG-ICN (separately on a RT ticket)
then ICN-HKG-CDG-HKG-MNL (on a ICN-HKG-CDG RT ticket + my above RT ticket).
Do I get any penalties for not using the final (HKG-ICN) sector of my Korea issued ticket and the ICN-HKG of my MNL originated ticket?

Thanks for all the inputs :)

It is ok for not using HKG-ICN sector,however tickets should have to be used in order,so I think you cannot skip ICN-HKG before checking in HKG-MNL (have to check them in together if there is no stopover in HKG).

These fares are really tempting! ^
Is this possible to do?
MNL-HKG-ICN (separately on a RT ticket)
then ICN-HKG-CDG-HKG-MNL (on a ICN-HKG-CDG RT ticket + my above RT ticket).
Do I get any penalties for not using the final (HKG-ICN) sector of my Korea issued ticket and the ICN-HKG of my MNL originated ticket?

Thanks for all the inputs :)

You can't skip to HKG-MNL portion of your ex-MNL fare. You definitely have to use ICN-HKG as well.

What I will suggest is buy a return ticket MNL-HKG-MNL (cheaper than to ICN), the long haul ICN-CDG-ICN (and forgo the HKG-ICN last sector), and redeem the HKG-ICN portion using Asia Miles (one-way).

BTW, though SIN is not listed as one of the cities on its special promo, it should be as there is an "I" class fare for around US$590 incl tax, and "Q" for around US$300 incl tax.

Just FYI

BTW, though SIN is not listed as one of the cities on its special promo, it should be as there is an "I" class fare for around US$590 incl tax, and "Q" for around US$300 incl tax.


Fares to South-East Asian countries are also available ex-TPE starting from TWD13,500. That's roughly around the same price.

Thanks for the replies and suggestions! ^ :)

It is ok for not using HKG-ICN sector,however tickets should have to be used in order,so I think you cannot skip ICN-HKG before checking in HKG-MNL (have to check them in together if there is no stopover in HKG).

You can't skip to HKG-MNL portion of your ex-MNL fare. You definitely have to use ICN-HKG as well.

What I will suggest is buy a return ticket MNL-HKG-MNL (cheaper than to ICN), the long haul ICN-CDG-ICN (and forgo the HKG-ICN last sector), and redeem the HKG-ICN portion using Asia Miles (one-way).

Can anyone advise what the flight dates of these sales are?

It looks like I can book 'I' flights to AUS in mid April, but I can't seem to get them for intra-Asia flights after the end of March?

Thanks

Looks like the Korea fares have been extended. Previously had to be ticketed by 31 March, now this restriction is gone. But departure date is still 30 June.

Looks like the Korea fares have been extended. Previously had to be ticketed by 31 March, now this restriction is gone. But departure date is still 30 June.

Am I right too in saying that previous restrictions mentioned by an earlier poster no longer apply?

For example, date dates are now permitted within validity of ticket.

Am I missing something?

Rules (for Australia a quick look at other destinations seemed to be the same...)
General
This is a special fare with limited seats available.

Penalties
No show Fee: KRW50,000
Refund Fee: KRW100,000
Refund after No show: KRW150,000
Rebooking:
Flight & date changes are allowed within departure periods specified below, subject to seat availability.
Rerouting: Not permitted.
※For refund or change, please contact Cathay Pacific Airways. (Seoul: 02-311-2800, Busan: 051-462-0331)

Stopovers
one stopover HKG is free, for 2nd stopover HKG, KRW93,000 to be collected.

TPE Stopover
1 TPE stopover allowed with surcharge KRW47,000 regardless in/outbound journey

Transfers
Permitted in Hong Kong and Taipei.

Extra Rules
Non-endorsable, non-reroutable, non-refundable, valid on CX only, e-ticket only.
Child fare: Accompanied child aged 2-11yr charge 100% of applicable adult fare.
Extension of validity : Not permitted
Mileage accrual and redemption upgrade is also allowed.
*AP(Advanced Purchase)21 fare. This fare must issued more than 21days before departure from Korea.
Departure period: 18FEB09-30JUN09
Minimum Stay: 3Day
Maximum Stay: 1Month
For cancellation and refund or change, please contact Cathay Pacific Airways Customer Sales. (Seoul: 02-311-2800, Busan: 051-462-0331)


Regards

lme ff

I think date changes were always allowed for free. What is new is that you need to pay extra to have 2 stopovers in HK. Previously both stopovers were free.

Sorry - my bad. Was reading post #12 late nite... says exHKG I class were non-changeable. I thought it was talking exICN.

regards

lme ff

I am puzzled by the conditions for date change on the deal to CDG. Could anyone explain if there is a penalty or not?

Fare Rules For Flights from Seoul to Paris at KRW 2,366,000 Print

General
This is a special fare with limited seats available.

Penalties
No show Fee: KRW50,000
Refund Fee: KRW100,000
Refund after No show: KRW150,000
Changes:
Rebooking:
Departure changes allowed within same fares periods subject to seat availability.
Return changes allowed within ticket maximum validity subject to seat availability.
Rebooking:
Departure changes allowed within same fares periods with penalty KRW100,000 per change/per transaction.
Rerouting: Not permitted.
※For refund or change, please contact Cathay Pacific Airways. (Seoul: 02-311-2800, Busan: 051-462-0331).

Stopovers

I am puzzled by the conditions for date change on the deal to CDG. Could anyone explain if there is a penalty or not?
Rebooking:
Departure changes allowed within same fares periods with penalty KRW100,000 per change/per transaction.
Rerouting: Not permitted.


Yes there is a fee, applies to changing the outbound only - KRW100,000 per change.

Yes there is a fee, applies to changing the outbound only - KRW100,000 per change.

Thanks. Deal to CDG is not so attractive as they force you to use the A340 flight with old C (there are two daily: 74A and A34x).

There are new fares in I class being offered at the moment through summer ex ICN. They are currently through the CX office, rather than online. Not quite as good as the fares until 30JUN, but for summer not too bad.

LAX/SFO --- KRW3348000 plus taxes Approx 2540USD

NYC --- KRW4278000 PLUS taxes Approx 3250USD

EUR (cx operating ports) -------- krw3255000 plus taxes Approx 2470USD

The BKK and SIN fare of 850000-950000krw is on through summer too.

For what is worth, the AY fare to Europe for summer, if booked by the end of April, in I class is about 2000USD, with the higher fuel surcharge. I am not sure if I should take the AY flight, and save about 300USD per person (the difference to FCO on the dates I want, inclusive) or pay to take CX- any thoughts?

I will keep people informed if I hear of any other cheap flights ex ICN

Well... I bought one of these fares (the summer I class deals) last night ^

Any suggestions how to get to ICN cheaply? I can leave from either PVG or HKG.

Roundtrip (using Ctrip) PVG-ICN is around USD300, and HKG-ICN is coming up around USD400 (for 30 day tickets).

Are these about right?

Regards

lme ff

Well... I bought one of these fares (the summer I class deals) last night ^

Any suggestions how to get to ICN cheaply? I can leave from either PVG or HKG.

Roundtrip (using Ctrip) PVG-ICN is around USD300, and HKG-ICN is coming up around USD400 (for 30 day tickets).

Are these about right?

Regards

lme ff

Of course you could redeem a ticket? Im pretty sure cx has cheap y class fares ex HK at the moment. Around HK$2000?

Thanks. Deal to CDG is not so attractive as they force you to use the A340 flight with old C (there are two daily: 74A and A34x).

Yup...which is why I bought my CDG ticket ex-TPE. More convenient and shorter journey too for the turnaround.

I will keep people informed if I hear of any other cheap flights ex ICN

That would be good.

I'm currently looking for a milege run in I class end of May - SE Asia would be good. Otherwise I'll do an immediate turnaround and fly back to Australia on one of the I class specials...

Have been pricing out flights recently but it all comes back J class. I understand BKK and SIN on offer between 850k and 950k but only though CX iffice in Seoul? I need to call direct?

Regards

lme ff

You'd be better off calling direct to the office. The women there are excellent, and should have you booked and ticketed within minutes.

I'm trying to book ICN-AKL biz class fare -- according to the little summary page, only fares to AUSTR and EUROPE require 21 day adv. Any idea if this is just a typo? Tried to book, but online booking tool is trying to force 21 day AP. Tried calling SEL CTO, but no one picks up.