Overview
- Cathay Pacific launched the promotion for U.S. customers on July 27 and it runs through August 28, requiring registration before transferring points to Asia Miles.
- Eligible partners include American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One, Bilt, Wells Fargo, Brex, and Marriott Bonvoy with differing transfer ratios that affect net miles received.
- The offer is capped at 10,000 bonus miles per member across all partners and the extra miles will be credited within about 12 weeks after regular miles post.
- American Express now transfers at a 5:4 ratio so a 1,000 MR transfer yields 880 Asia Miles after the 10% bonus, and Marriott transfers at 3:1 with a separate 5,000-mile per 60,000-point incentive that may not get the extra 10%.
- The bonus is most valuable for members chasing Cathay premium-cabin award space because Asia Miles often hold exclusive inventory, and publications warn against speculative transfers because miles expire after 18 months of inactivity.