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Old Jan 11, 2012, 11:10 pm
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Wasabi Tofu
 
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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.
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