Cathay Pacific Business Class Upgrades to Asia Save Up to $4,123, 54%

• Low cost mileage upgrades—starting at 30,000 round-trip—and no co-pay

• Even if you have few or zero miles, it’s possible to get an upgrade

• Great availability from eight cities

• Earn “elite credit,” if that’s your thing

Crazy-low Business Class fare sales occur to Asia less frequently than to most other places, and advance-purchase fares usually start at $4,000 to $7,000+, even on very competitive routes such as Tokyo and Seoul. That’s why a mileage upgrade is often the way to go when flying to Asia.

Cathay Pacific is a prime example. The lowest Business Class fare to Hong Kong is currently $7,640 from New York and $5,418 from Los Angeles.