American and United Wave the White Flag on First Class Fares to Asia

They’re offering low First Class fares (starting at $3,591) to China, Japan, and South Korea with built-in upgrades from $500 to $2,000.

The leading Asian carriers (All Nippon, Asiana, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and Singapore) have set a high bar when it comes to First Class travel offering the best seats and in-flight experience, while charging a hefty price for their product, easily $10,000 to $30,000 round-trip from the U.S. to Asia.