Asia Air Pass, From $1,499

Cathay Pacific's air pass provides round-trip service to Hong Kong, plus two one-way flights to Asian cities like Bangkok, Taipei, and Tokyo.

Thursday, July 9, 2009 |

The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial in Taipei (Ron Watts/Corbis) [enlarge photo]

The Real Deal Round-trip economy airfare on Cathay Pacific between your U.S. gateway city and Hong Kong, plus stopovers in two other Asian cities (choose from 24 destinations), from $1,499 per person—plus up to $198 in taxes.

When Depart Aug. 17–Dec. 1, 2009; add $500 for departures through Aug. 16. Travel must be completed by Dec. 7.

Gateways L.A., New York City, San Francisco; add $100 for Las Vegas, San Diego; $200 for Denver; $360 for Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, New Orleans, Orlando, St. Louis.

The Fine Print Does not include taxes of up to $198 per person (exact taxes will depend on itinerary). Based on departures Monday through Wednesday; add $100 for other days. You must complete travel within 21 days of departure. Note that you must purchase this pass through a travel agent; get full details here. Cathay uses two partner airlines, Dragonair and Vietnam Airlines, for some of the flights. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book By Based on availability; a minimum 30-day advance purchase is required.

Contact Cathay Pacific, cathaypacific.com/us.

Why It's a Deal For comparison's sake, it's a good idea to price out your desired itinerary on Kayak before booking the All Asia Pass. The more far-flung your destination choice, the more savings this deal will offer. For instance, an L.A.-Kuala Lumpur-Hong Kong-Osaka-L.A. ticket, when looking on Kayak for travel in mid-September, would cost $1,891 on Japan Airlines. With the All Asia Pass from Cathay, you'll spend about $1,697—a savings of $194. Travelers from the East Coast will save significantly more; the same multicity fare from New York City booked through Kayak costs about $3,139 on multiple airlines—a savings of $1,442 when compared with the air pass.

More Add $300 for each additional stop in Asia (up to two). There are 24 "basic destinations" that are included in the base price. For $150 more, you can add a one-way flight to one of 25 "add-on cities", such as Beijing and Delhi.

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Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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