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Amazing Deal Alert: West Coast to Asia in Business Class From $561 Round-Trip

Brendan Dorsey
Brendan Dorsey
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Born and raised in Northern California, schooled in our Nation's capital, and currently working in the greatest city in the world - NYC. I was instantly hooked to traveling the second I stepped foot in Europe. The addiction only grew once I found out I could do it for free, all on points and miles. I could also eat bagels for every meal.
Aug. 16, 2018
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Amazing Deal Alert: West Coast to Asia in Business Class From $561 Round-Trip
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We are seeing unbelievable deals from Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG), Bangkok (BKK), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Bali (DPS) in business class on Hong Kong Airlines, with prices starting at just $561 round-trip. Hong Kong Airlines flies its new Airbus A350 on the route, which features lie-flat business class seats in a 1-2-1 formation. Business class fares on this route usually go for more than $3,000.

You can book through either Expedia or Hong Kong Airlines' website itself. This is likely an error fare, so you'll want to wait to book accommodation until your itinerary is ticketed. There are many cases where error fares like these are canceled, but sometimes airlines will honor them. TPG News Editor Emily McNutt was able to successfully purchase a ticket through Expedia.

Airlines: Hong Kong Airlines
Routes: LAX/SFO to BKK/PVG/SGN/DPS
Cost: $561+ round-trip in business
Dates: September-November 2018, January - March 2019
Booking Link: Expedia or directly with the airline
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Premier, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)

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Here are a few examples of what you can book:

Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) in October in business for $561 round-trip via Expedia:

San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG) in September in business for $562 round-trip via Expedia:

Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangkok (BKK) in September in business for $606 round-trip:

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in March in business for $621 round-trip:

Los Angeles (LAX) to Bali (DPS) in March in business for $621 round-trip:

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Don't forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Premier, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.

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