hong kong express – where to credit?
80% FrequentMiler
20% Economy Class & Beyond
Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Express are part of the same airline group, so you can earn and redeem Asia Miles through both carriers. FrequentMiler +1
Where to Credit Miles
- Cathay Pacific flights: Miles are automatically credited to your Asia Miles account when you provide your Asia Miles number at check-in or online booking.
- Hong Kong Express flights: Same process — provide your Asia Miles number during booking or check-in to earn miles.
Key Benefits of Earning Miles
- 3x miles on Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Express flights and in-flight purchases.
- 10% discount on Asia Miles redemption for hotel, car rental, and experiences. 🔗
- Priority boarding and check-in.🔗
Miles earned on either carrier are valid across the entire Cathay Pacific network.
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The new Cathay Pacific credit card is now open for applications, but it’s underwhelming
Update 4/15/25: A couple of weeks ago we shared details about the soon-to-be-coming new Cathay Pacific credit card issued by Synchrony. The card has now officially launched and is open to new applications and…it’s underwhelming. See below for my previous assessment of the card based on what had been announced. Its one potential saving grace was going to be if it launched with a generous welcome offer. Sadly, not only has it not launched with a splashy offer, but it’s worse than the old card. With the old version of the Cathay Pacific credit card, it was usually
Economy Class & Beyond 20%
Cathay Pacific buys Hong Kong Express
Well, after a bit of speculation, and confirmed talks – it seems that Cathay Pacific has agreed to buy Hong Kong Express (HK Express) The transition is valued at HK$4.93 billion (US$628 million). It covers the low-cost element of the HNA group airline based in Hong Kong, and excludes other parts of the HNA Group (such as Hong Kong Airlines). Cathay Pacific for some time has sought to enter the low-cost space at Hong Kong International Airport – however, a lack of slots has prevented this (and won’t be resolved until Hong Kong international airport expands circa 2024).