The Cathay Program

Cathay Pacific's Asia Miles is a loyalty program that allows you to earn miles when you travel with Cathay Pacific or its partner airlines like Qantas and Qatar Airways, as well as through various other partners. Here's a guide to The Cathay Program and how to make the most of it.

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How to sign up

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Joining The Cathay Program is simple and free. You can sign up online by visiting the Cathay website and filling out a registration form.

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Earning Asia Miles

You can earn Asia Miles by flying with Cathay Pacific or any of its partner airlines, including members of the oneworld alliance. You can also earn miles through various partners, such as hotels, car rentals, and credit card issuers. Additionally, you can earn bonus miles by booking flights during promotional periods or through certain booking channels.

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The two best ways to earn Asia Miles are:

1. Credit cards with sign-on bonuses transferrable to Asia Miles. 

2. Using credit cards that are high points earning and transferrable to Asia Miles: Many banks and financial institutions offer credit cards that allow you to earn Asia miles on your purchases. You can earn miles every time you use your card to pay for things like groceries, dining, and entertainment.

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There are several other ways to earn KrisFlyer miles. Some of the most common methods include:

1. Flying with Cathay Pacific or its partner airlines: You can earn Asia Miles when you fly with Cathay Pacific or any of its oneworld alliance partner airlines including Qantas. The number of miles you earn will depend on the distance flown, as well as the fare class of your ticket.

2. Booking hotels and car rentals: Asia Miles has partnerships with various hotels and car rental companies that allow you to earn miles when you book with them.

3. Shopping with Asia Miles partners and iShop online mall: You can earn miles when you shop with Asia Miles partners. These partners include retailers, dining establishments, and other service providers.

4. Transferring points from other programs: If you have points in other loyalty programs, you may be able to transfer them to your Asia Miles account. Some of the programs that allow transfers to Asia Miles include American Express Membership Rewards, Qantas and Marriott Bonvoy. Here's a guide to help you decide whether to transfer your Qantas points to Asia Miles.

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Asia Miles expire after 18 months of inactivity. However, it is easy to keep your balance alive just by earning or spending Asia Miles

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Redeeming Asia Miles

 

Asia Miles Asia Miles can be redeemed for flights with Cathay Pacific, its partner airlines, and other travel partners. You can also use miles to upgrade your seat, book hotels, car rentals, and other travel experiences. Additionally, you can transfer your miles to family and friends or donate them to charity.

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Redeeming miles for flights is the most efficient and popular option for Cathay Program members. Members can book award flights on Cathay Pacific and its partners such as Qantas, Qatar Airways and American Airlines. Otherwise, you can save 240,000 Asia Miles to book a round the world ticket in business class and 34,000 in First Class. 

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To make the most of your Asia Miles, it's important to take advantage of promotions and earning opportunities. For example, you can earn bonus miles by booking flights during promotional periods or using specific booking channels. You should also try to book flights with Cathay Pacific or its partner airlines to earn the most miles possible. Finally, consider redeeming your miles for premium cabin seats or travel experiences to get the most value out of your miles

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Check out our guides on the most effective use of points.

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Summary

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In summary, Asia Miles is a flexible and rewarding loyalty program that allows you to earn and redeem miles for a wide range of travel experiences. By understanding how to earn and redeem miles, as well as taking advantage of promotions and elite status benefits, you can make the most of your membership in the Asia Miles program.​

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