Oneworld flagship carrier British Airlines is currently selling cheap flights to Hong Kong and Shanghai for prices starting at €352. A big highlight of this deal is that 23 kg of luggage is included, which nowadays is not that common anymore.
We’ve found flights to Hong Kong from the following French cities:
If you want to visit Shanghai, then you can fly from the following cities:
After a short flight to London, you’d fly to either Hong Kong or Shanghai on British Airways’ Boeing 777.
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This deal expires on July 17, 2019. Acording to the fare rules, flights are available from August 20th onwards, but in reality these prices start showing up in the last week of October. From then on, however, availability is very good. Flights have to be flown from Monday to Thursday, and your trip has to include a Sunday and not exceed 12 months.
The easiest way to find available dates is by using Google Flights. You can then book the cheapest fare on Skyscanner, or decide to book directly at britishairways.com. Either way, 23 kg of luggage should be included.
Miles
The European feeder flights from France are issued in booking class S, and the long-haul flights to Asia are issued in class O. This means that you’d roughly get the following amount of miles (based on a Nice-Hong Kong roundtrip):
- 4,002 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 3,650 Avios + 42 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 3,650 Points on Finnair Plus
- 3,650 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 3,650 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 3,650 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 3,650 Avios + 80 Tier Credits on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 3,326 Points + 20 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 3,326 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 3,326 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 324 AsiaMiles + 10 Club Points on Asia Miles
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Information & Tips for Hong Kong
Hong Kong is known for its skyline, Victoria Peak, harbour views, and a mix of modern and traditional sights like temples and street markets. The local currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), and credit cards are widely accepted, though cash is still useful in smaller shops and markets. Prices are relatively high compared to much of Asia, especially for accommodation and dining. The weather is hot and humid in summer, with a cooler, more pleasant season from October to March. Typhoons can occur between June and October.
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Information & Tips for Shanghai
Shanghai is known for its stunning skyline, with landmarks like the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, and the futuristic Pudong district. The city also offers cultural sights like the Yuyuan Garden and the Shanghai Museum. The currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and credit cards are widely accepted. Shanghai is a relatively expensive city, particularly in tourist areas, but affordable options are available for food and accommodation. The weather is humid subtropical, with hot, rainy summers and mild winters, making the best time to visit during spring and autumn when temperatures are more comfortable.
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