Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
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About Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles book oneworld flights worldwide and remain the best way to fly Cathay Pacific business and first class on miles. The program is a transfer partner of Amex, Capital One, Citi, Bilt and Wells Fargo, so large balances are common among US cardholders.
- Alliance
- oneworld
- Based in
- Hong Kong
- Transfer partners
- American Express Membership Rewards (5:4), Capital One miles (1:1), Citi ThankYou Points (1:1), Bilt Rewards (1:1), Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1), Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) See the full matrix
- Expiry
- Asia Miles expire 18 months after the last earning or redemption activity; any activity extends the whole balance. Miles credited before January 2020 keep the old three-year rule. Source
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The Cathay Pacific Asia Miles program explained
Asia Miles is the currency of Cathay Pacific's loyalty program, now simply called Cathay, based at Hong Kong International Airport. Cathay Pacific is a oneworld member, so Asia Miles book flights on American Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways and others, as well as on non-alliance partners.
The program is a transfer partner of American Express, Capital One, Citi, Bilt and Wells Fargo in the United States and of many banks across Asia, which makes Asia Miles balances common among cardholders on both sides of the Pacific.
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How members earn Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles
- Flying Cathay Pacific and oneworld partners.
- Transfers from Capital One, Citi ThankYou Points, Bilt and Wells Fargo at 1:1, American Express Membership Rewards at 5:4 and Marriott Bonvoy at 3:1.
- Cathay co-branded cards and bank partners in Hong Kong and across Asia.
- Cathay Shop, dining and lifestyle partners in Hong Kong.
Best ways to use Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles
- Cathay Pacific Business and First Class between Hong Kong and North America, Europe or Australia.
- Multi-carrier oneworld awards that string several airlines into one itinerary on a distance-based price.
- Short intra-Asia flights on Cathay Pacific and partners, which are cheap on the distance chart.
What to watch out for
- Asia Miles expire after 18 months without any earning or redemption activity; miles credited before 2020 keep the old three-year rule.
- American Express transfers dropped to 5:4 on March 1, 2026, and Cathay repriced awards on its own flights on May 1, 2026, by up to 3.5 percent.
- Cathay Pacific premium cabin award space is released in limited quantities and disappears quickly, and some partner awards, notably on British Airways, carry fuel surcharges.
Elite status tiers
- 1Green
- 2Silver
- 3Gold
- 4Diamond
Status is earned through Status Points from flying Cathay Pacific and oneworld partners: 300 for Silver, 600 for Gold and 1,200 for Diamond, with a Diamond Exec tier at 2,400 arriving on January 1, 2027. Lounge access and priority benefits start at Silver.
Should you sell your Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles?
Keep your miles if you travel to or through Hong Kong and want to fly Cathay Pacific in a premium cabin, one of the better business class products in the sky.
Consider selling if your balance is idle and approaching the 18-month inactivity mark, or if you transferred points from a credit card and your plans changed.
Sources
- Asia Miles expiry rule · official page
- Cathay Status Points · official page
- Cathay 2026 programme changes · official page
Program rules, award prices and expiry policies change often. Check the program's own terms before relying on any detail here, and see how we research and review this content.
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles FAQ
- How do I sell Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles?
- Enter your Cathay Pacific Asia Miles balance in the quote form on this page for an instant cash offer. Accept the offer and we handle the rest, with payment sent through your preferred method.
- What is the minimum number of Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles I can sell?
- We buy Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles from 50,000 miles. Balances of 200,000 and 500,000 miles or more earn higher per-mile rates.
- How much are Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles worth in cash?
- Your offer depends on your balance size, and the quote form shows the exact price per mile before you commit. Quotes are free and carry no obligation.
- How long does it take to get paid for Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles?
- Most Cathay Pacific Asia Miles transactions complete within 24-48 hours of accepting an offer.
- Do Asia Miles expire?
- Yes, after 18 months with no earning or redemption activity. Any qualifying transaction resets the clock.
- Is Asia Miles the same as Cathay membership?
- Cathay is the name of the loyalty program; Asia Miles is the currency it uses. Your balance is held in your Cathay account.
