Cathay Pacific, a Hong Kong-based airline, is running an offer with which you can earn a 10% Bonus Asia Miles on the transfer of credit card points. It is one of the few airlines that often run promotions for transferring points to their frequent flyer program, Asia Miles.
So, here is the detail.
Asia Miles Transfer Partners In India and Conversion Details
This promotion is only available for transferring credit card points. You can transfer Amex and Citi Bank reward points to your Asia Miles account in India.
Below are credit card issuer in India and their transfer ratio to Asia Miles:
| Partner | Transfer Ratio |
| Amex Cards | 2:1 |
| CITI PremierMiles Card | 2:1 |
| CITI Prestige Card | 1:4 |
10% Asia Miles Transfer Bonus Offer Details
Over the last year, this is the third transfer offer from Asia Miles, with the last being on the transfer of hotel points. This promotion is on the transfer of credit card points. With this promotion, you will earn a 10% bonus Asia Miles on transferring your credit card points.
| Partner | Transfer Ratio | 100 Points Conversion | Received With Promotion 10% Bonus |
| Amex Cards | 2:1 | 50 | 55 |
| CITI PremierMiles Card | 2:1 | 50 | 55 |
| CITI Prestige Card | 1:4 | 400 | 440 |
It is a decent offer from Asia Miles; however, it is not as good as last year, when it offered a bonus between 15%-20%.
Summarized offer
- 10% Bonus Asia Miles on Transfer of Credit Card Points
- Start Date: 29 December 2023
- End Date: 31 March 2024
- Applicable on Amex & CITI Card Points
- Conditions:
- Registration Required [Register Here]
- Members Outside Hong Kong
- Bonus Miles within 8 to 10 weeks after 31 March 2024
You can get the full terms and conditions here.
Should You Transfer to Asia Miles for this Promotion?
Bonus miles on the transfer of credit card points are always great. Even a 10% bonus is useful, no matter the number of miles. However, miles should not immediately be transferred to get the offer’s benefits unless you know about the program.
Asia Miles is a tricky program, and a 10% Bonus may not be sufficient to improve it as the miles requirement is high with high taxes. However, you have a nice three-month window to benefit from this program. So, do a bit of research before transferring.
Where to use Asia Miles?
Cathay Pacific is a member of the OneWorld Alliance and has a codeshare agreement with a few other airlines & its frequent flyer program is Asia Miles.
Firstly, Asia Miles is not a program for everyone as its award chart, which was recently updated, doesn’t have many sweet spots from an Indian point of view. Couple that with a transfer ratio 2:1 for Amex Credit Cards & high taxes. Here are a few ways you can use Asia Miles.
India to Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific is the only airline flying nonstop from five Indian Cities to Hong Kong. Apart from New Delhi, it is the only airline flying nonstop. So, for Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru & Hyderabad, people would also save time if you wish to travel to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific.
You will need these many miles for a round trip from any of the five cities:
- Economy: 25000 Asia Miles
- Premium Economy: 46000 Asia Miles
- Business Class: 64000 Asia Miles
- First Class: 100000 Asia Miles
I do not recommend using Asia Miles to book Business Class since you can get it cheaper at partners like Avios.
Cathay Pacific Flights
Although you can book Cathay Pacific Premium Cabins for less via Avios & other partners, Cathay Pacific has made a few award seats available to its partners in the past. So, there may be some rare travels where you can use Asia Miles.
Companion Award
You can use the Asia Miles Companion Award if you already have a Cathay Pacific Business or First Class Revenue ticket. For Example, if you travel from New Delhi to Hong Kong in a Business Class on Cathay Pacific, you book an award flight for a companion at just 24000 Asia Miles.
Round The World Award
Few programs allow you to book a round-the-world [RTW] award, and Asia Miles is one of them. You can travel 50000 miles in Business Class in 280000 Asia Miles. For comparison, Singapore Airlines also gives a round-the-world award in a business class for 280000 Krisflyer Miles—however, rules and transfer partners are different.
If you want to book an RTW award using Asia miles, you must request a form online to book one. I recommend making an itinerary, checking availability & knowing RTW rules before transferring points.
Final Thoughts
Asia Miles Transfer offer is decent; however, it is not for everyone. Since the miles requirement is high, couple that with a 2:1 conversion ratio and high taxes. However, you have three months to explore the program and get the benefits of 10% Bonus Miles.
