May 8, 2016, 9:03 pm
Last edit by: sxc
Premium Fare deal thread to publish any good value premium fares that members find that are good for earning club points on CX.
These fares don't have to start in HKG, and they don't have to be on CX. You can position to other places in Asia / Europe, and this information can also be useful for members who don't live in HKG.
There is also a general FT Premium Fare deals forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premium-fare-deals-740/
These fares don't have to start in HKG, and they don't have to be on CX. You can position to other places in Asia / Europe, and this information can also be useful for members who don't live in HKG.
There is also a general FT Premium Fare deals forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premium-fare-deals-740/
Premium Fare Deals Thread
May 19, 2016, 7:53 pm
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https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...hong-kong.html
I remember last year even companion fare to Australia was $13k, and a single fare was around $17k. At the new prices, they have a chance against QF in Y+ which has a better Y+ product than CX.
May 20, 2016, 2:59 am
#17
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Finnair is having a sale to various European Destinations. Ticket cost is from HKD19030 plus taxes (Total: HKD22224 for LHR) https://www.finnair.com/hk/gb/offers
Sales period: Until 6 June 2016.
Travel period: 12 July–31 January 2017.
Minimum stay:5 days.
Maximum stay:1 month.
Advance purchase: Tickets must be purchased at least 7 days before departure.
Child/infant discount:25% off the price before taxes for children between 2 and 11 years of age travelling with an adult; 90% off the price before taxes for infants under 2 years of age travelling without their own seat.
Stopovers
Two stopovers – one in Asia and one in Helsinki – permitted free of charge, and two more stopovers permitted for an additional charge of 1,000 HKD each. A stopover can be up to 5 days long. Bookings with stopovers are currently only available via telephone and are subject to a service charge.
20 May 2016 l HKD130/tp l HKD22224 l 170 l HKG-HEL-LHR-HEL-HKG l I Class l Many dates 12 July 2016 – 31 January 2017 including Christmas
Sales period: Until 6 June 2016.
Travel period: 12 July–31 January 2017.
Minimum stay:5 days.
Maximum stay:1 month.
Advance purchase: Tickets must be purchased at least 7 days before departure.
Child/infant discount:25% off the price before taxes for children between 2 and 11 years of age travelling with an adult; 90% off the price before taxes for infants under 2 years of age travelling without their own seat.
Stopovers
Two stopovers – one in Asia and one in Helsinki – permitted free of charge, and two more stopovers permitted for an additional charge of 1,000 HKD each. A stopover can be up to 5 days long. Bookings with stopovers are currently only available via telephone and are subject to a service charge.
20 May 2016 l HKD130/tp l HKD22224 l 170 l HKG-HEL-LHR-HEL-HKG l I Class l Many dates 12 July 2016 – 31 January 2017 including Christmas
Last edited by Herostratus; May 20, 2016 at 3:12 am
May 23, 2016, 7:13 pm
#18
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24 May 2016 | $104/tp | $24,031 | 230 | LHR-HKG-NRT-HKG-LHR| I/I/I/I | CX | Open - 3 month validity| Open| can stopover in HKG both inbound and outbound,
It's possible to add on a Tokyo weekend in conjunction with HKG return from LHR. Price includes tax and carrier surcharge. Even if based in HKG, if you make regular trips to UK and Tokyo, it's worth considering taking a postitioning flight to LHR and starting return journeys from there.
It's possible to add on a Tokyo weekend in conjunction with HKG return from LHR. Price includes tax and carrier surcharge. Even if based in HKG, if you make regular trips to UK and Tokyo, it's worth considering taking a postitioning flight to LHR and starting return journeys from there.
Jun 12, 2016, 8:14 pm
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FYI Malaysia Airlines sale on ex-HKG until 30 June. Business class:
Depart before 31 August
LHR: $16,800 + tax
Australian Cities: $14,000 + tax
Depart before 31 August
LHR: $16,800 + tax
Australian Cities: $14,000 + tax
Jun 13, 2016, 1:40 am
#21
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Jun 13, 2016, 1:50 am
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Jun 13, 2016, 1:51 am
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Qatar has a sale at the moment - ticket by 19 June.
Travel after 01 Sep 2016 - complete by 31 March 2017
$18k to many destinations in Europe and Africa and Middle East.
Travel after 01 Sep 2016 - complete by 31 March 2017
$18k to many destinations in Europe and Africa and Middle East.
Jun 16, 2016, 1:31 am
#25
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I know this isn't a premium fare and it only nets 10 TP and 25% AM but theres an A350 flash sale in Germany for the inauguration in September.
A lot of destinations (especially in China) EX DUS which go for exactly 350 Euros return.
Deal is valid until during September and November and bookable until end of June.
Even though it doesnt net anything its just probably the cheapest (non-mistake) fare I've ever seen for HKG and definitely CX!
A lot of destinations (especially in China) EX DUS which go for exactly 350 Euros return.
Deal is valid until during September and November and bookable until end of June.
Even though it doesnt net anything its just probably the cheapest (non-mistake) fare I've ever seen for HKG and definitely CX!
Jun 21, 2016, 1:43 pm
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Location: London, England
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Not sure if this is just a typical fare, but I thought it was good value.
AMS-HKG-TYO for HK$16,213/€1,856
Seems to be available well into 2017. Qatar often have similar priced fares or cheaper via DOH, but this seems to be a good fare for CX.
AMS-HKG-TYO for HK$16,213/€1,856
Seems to be available well into 2017. Qatar often have similar priced fares or cheaper via DOH, but this seems to be a good fare for CX.
Jul 30, 2016, 1:55 pm
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I think this idea has been around for a while, but with the changes to MPC, there are very few options, other than fly CX. I dont see any cheep options around to earn status like with BA, check out the CX website and investigate the earnings with which airlines you use..
Jul 30, 2016, 2:47 pm
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Welcome to FT.
The answer is no for several reasons.
1. CX's program has just been changed this year. On the other hand, BA changes have been made for some time.
2. Generally (but not always) BA's fare is cheaper than CX.
3. All BA's revenue fare classes earn TPs. But not CX's revenue fare classes earn Club Points.
The answer is no for several reasons.
1. CX's program has just been changed this year. On the other hand, BA changes have been made for some time.
2. Generally (but not always) BA's fare is cheaper than CX.
3. All BA's revenue fare classes earn TPs. But not CX's revenue fare classes earn Club Points.