Originally Posted by
QRC3288
Either you're reading it wrongly, or there is a typo. Economy special is usually "S" fare, which means: a.) you cannot accrue Asia Miles on the fare, and b.) the fare is not upgradable.
Go
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_...king/faretypes
Select Canada (Opener residence)
Fare to Australia, Johannesburg: Economy Special Mileage Eligible
Fare to Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea & Southeast Asia: Economy Special Mileage Eligible
Fare to India, Middle East, Colombo: No Economyy Special Fare
I checked ex-JPN fare also, ALL Economy Special Fares are Mileage eligible.