Overview
- American Express has notified cardholders that transfers to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles will shift from 1:1 to 5:4 effective March 1, 2026.
- At the new rate, 1,000 Membership Rewards points will convert to 800 Asia Miles.
- The adjustment leaves Asia Miles award charts unchanged but increases the number of Amex points needed to book the same awards.
- Frequent Miler highlights that Asia Miles still lists several 1:1 partners, including Bilt, Capital One, Citi, Mesa, and Rove.
- Frequent Miler ties the move to similar changes involving Emirates Skywards and suggests other banks may lower Cathay transfer ratios as agreements renew.