Originally Posted by
Doppy
I don't know what the deal is with high fares to east Asia. Japan flights are also wide open (PN9 IN9) and they want $9k for a RT business class ticket. Meanwhile Singapore flights with higher loads are under $5k RT in J.
UA is charging 13k round trip to PEK/PVG in J, UA must know something we don't know, because UA rather wants to fill 40 seats at 13k each vs filling all 60 seats at 8k. At these prices, I'm sure UA would be happy to launch ORD-PVG if new slots are granted.