Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

How it works

Cathay's program (now under the Cathay membership umbrella) uses a distance-based chart across oneworld with good own-metal availability for members. Standard awards are released to Asia Miles members before partners, and a generous stopover policy lets you build multi-city itineraries. Fuel surcharges are moderate on Cathay and higher on some partners like BA.

• Cathay J space to Europe and the US is best seen by Asia Miles members directly.
• The distance-based chart rewards routing through HKG with a stopover — use it.
• Transfer in from Amex, Citi and Capital One; Asia Miles expire on activity (rolling 18 months historically).
• Avoid redeeming on BA long-haul through Asia Miles — surcharges erode the value.