Originally Posted by
HKGglobaltrotter
I just did a dummy booking for TPE-HKG next week:
the lowest 100% mileage accrual V class TPE-HKG return costs 7688 NTD
the cheapest discounted 0% mileage Q class costs around 6348 NTD.
Price diff isn't significant here (certainly not double up the fare given I assume that you're flexible on departure time ex-TPE) Perhaps it's time for your company and you to look closer at this matter and make the best use of the money - i.e. buying a more flexible fare and allowing you to earn miles to quality for Silver!
Sounds good, except I believe I just discovered why my company always buys the cheapest fares:
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_U...arketcode=TWHK
If I'm reading this correctly it seems that for the Taipei --> Hong Kong route, there is no difference between the cheapest fare (no miles) and the cheapest fare that can earn miles in terms of cancellation fees and re-booking.
I suppose from the company's point of view, there is no benefit for them in paying for a higher fare class.