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Cathay Pacific Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions
Cathay Pacific Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions — Summary
How the Cathay Pacific frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- The program: Cathay Pacific operates Cathay (formerly Asia Miles).
- How you earn: Distance and fare class based earning..
- Elite tiers: Tiers run: Green → Silver → Gold → Diamond..
- Redeeming: Asia Miles has a published award chart.
The program
Cathay Pacific operates Cathay (formerly Asia Miles). The currency is Asia Miles.
How you earn
Distance and fare class based earning.
Elite tiers
Tiers run: Green → Silver → Gold → Diamond.
Redeeming
Asia Miles has a published award chart. American AAdvantage and Alaska Mileage Plan also redeem on Cathay and are frequently better value for US travellers — Alaska in particular has historically offered strong Cathay first and business pricing.
Do the miles expire?
Asia Miles expire 36 months after earning.
Credit cards and transfers
Most major US flexible points currencies transfer to Asia Miles.
Baggage benefits from status
Cathay Silver, Gold and Diamond members and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald receive extra allowance.
Cathay Pacific loyalty program — common questions
Do Cathay Pacific miles expire?
Asia Miles expire 36 months after earning.
What are the Cathay (formerly Asia Miles) elite tiers?
Green, Silver, Gold, Diamond. Distance and fare class based earning.
What is the best way to redeem Asia Miles?
Asia Miles has a published award chart. American AAdvantage and Alaska Mileage Plan also redeem on Cathay and are frequently better value for US travellers — Alaska in particular has historically offered strong Cathay first and business pricing.
More Cathay Pacific help
Booking Cathay Pacific? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.