Premium Cabin Flights to Asia: Best Programs, Prices & Booking Tips

Episode 60 September 24, 2025 00:59:10
Premium Cabin Flights to Asia: Best Programs, Prices & Booking Tips
Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
Premium Cabin Flights to Asia: Best Programs, Prices & Booking Tips

Sep 24 2025 | 00:59:10

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Show Notes

Want to fly to Asia in business or first class without breaking the bank? In this episode of Takeoff by 10xTravel, Bryce, Emily, Travis, and Matt reveal the exact strategies, airlines, and loyalty programs that unlock luxury premium cabin flights across the Pacific, all with points and miles.

 

The crew covers:

✈️ The best loyalty programs for booking premium cabins to Asia
Insider tips on snagging rare award availability
Which airlines offer the best first & business class products
When to book for the highest chance of success
⚡ Pro tools and award booking services that save time (and frustration)

 

Whether you’re after ANA’s world-class service, JAL’s new first-class suites, or EVA Air’s Hello Kitty flight, this guide will help you turn points into unforgettable journeys.

 

In this episode:

0:00 Introduction

4:10 Why premium cabins to Asia are the holy grail

8:00 ANA via Virgin Atlantic (unicorn deal)

15:00 Cathay Pacific, JAL & EVA Air highlights

25:00 StarLux & emerging premium options

32:00 Singapore Airlines quirks & waitlisting

42:00 Availability trends + when to book

50:00 Best overall products & value redemptions

57:00 Listener win: first business class redemption

59:00 Wrap-up & resources

 

Links and Resources from this Episode:

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Learn How To Search ANA Availability

Master ANA Sweet Spot Awards

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Check Out the Cathay Pacific Asia Award Charts

 

 

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