Program
Cathay Asia Miles
Own seats: Cathay Pacific. Everything else booked here is a partner award.
Banks that transfer in
| From | Published time |
|---|---|
| Amex → Cathay Asia Miles | Sources differ: instant to 4 to 8 hourscheck |
| Citi → Cathay Asia Miles | Usually instantlow |
| Capital One → Cathay Asia Miles | Usually 1-2 dayshigh |
| Bilt → Cathay Asia Miles | Usually instantlow |
Phantom seats
On Japan Airlines check
Posters report JAL space no longer shows on Asia Miles, so what you see may not match what JAL releases.
- Sep 2026Reddit · Weekly Help Thread, Aug 31
Taxes & fees
No fee surprises reported for this program in a year of threads. Still check the final total before you transfer.
Account rules
- Redemption group (only with more than 1 traveler)Asia Miles awards for others need them in your Redemption Group. Your first five nominees are free; later changes cost about US$50, and changes are capped at five per membership year. Set it up before transferring.Source · checked Oct 2026