Splurge a little: Cathay Pacific long-haul business class early bird fare — Taipei to Paris from NT$95,030

▲Cathay Pacific (Photo / CNA reporter Tsai Wen-jun)

Reported by Chen Rui-zhong / Compiled by staff

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have launched an early bird promotion for business class tickets. From September 15 to October 7, 2015, there are discounted fares on long-haul routes from Taiwan to nearly 40 cities in Europe, North America, Australia, the Middle East, and India. Fares start from NT$117,080 round-trip for Taipei–New York, NT$98,180 for Taipei–London, and NT$95,030 for Taipei–Paris.

Cathay Pacific stated that the applicable travel period for these tickets is from November 1 to January 31, 2016. New routes such as Manchester, Zurich, Boston, and Düsseldorf are included in this promotion. Additionally, for economy class passengers on long-haul routes, an extra 3,000 Asia Miles will be awarded when booking directly on the official website. (All prices are exclusive of taxes and fees.)