Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hong Kong SAR on Thursday continued the flight ban from eight destinations for an additional month and added Nepal to the list (read more here). It was unclear then that transiting passengers on all other markets than China and Taiwan would also be banned from transferring at Hong Kong International Airport starting at midnight on […]
Category: Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong Extends Flight Ban Through March 4, 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Hong Kong on Friday extended the flight from eight countries through March 4, 2022, and also added Nepal to the list. Flights from the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, Philippines, and Nepal are banned, while the city tries to fight a losing battle of keeping zero covid policy in tandem with […]
Offer: Convert your expiring Cathay Pacific Asia Miles into non-expiring ones
Written by Aaron Wong @ The MileLion
From now till 31 March 2022, convert 30,000 Asia Miles from credit card points and have your entire balance shifted to activity-based expiry.
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DLD 368: Not so far flung
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
We shouldn’t be here right now. We should all be there. But we aren’t. And we don’t even really know where “there” is. A most interesting predicament.
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DLD 368: Not so far flung
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
We shouldn’t be here right now. We should all be there. But we aren’t. And we don’t even really know where “there” is. A most interesting predicament.
Cathay Pacific Expects To Take Over All Dragon-Routes & Flight Attendants Arrested For Breaking Quarantine Rules
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Before the pandemic, Cathay Pacific brought Dragonair under the corporate umbrella by rebranding it Cathay Dragon before axing the airline altogether in October 2020. Now, Cathay Pacific is trying to get authorization to take over the 46 routes Cathay Dragon flew. Also, the airline has faced issues with crewing a few of the flights it […]
Cathay Pacific Has Reopened Their London-Heathrow Terminal 3 First- & Business Class Lounges
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Cathay Pacific has reopened their popular First- and Business Class Lounges at London Heathrow Terminal 3 after it had been closed for an extended period of time. This comes despite Cathay Pacific currently being unable to actually fly to London and a wide range of other countries as the HK Government has banned flights and […]
Report: Hong Kong to ban all transit passengers from ~150 countries (including Singapore)
Written by Aaron Wong @ The MileLion
Hong Kong is mulling a transit ban for virtually all passengers until 14 February 2022, which spells more pain for Cathay Pacific.
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Hong Kong Bans Transit Passengers From 150 Countries January 15 – February 14, 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
More problems are looming for troubled Hong Kong bases airlines Cathay Pacific when the city’s government now bans transit passengers again from 150 countries for a month from January 15, 2022. Cathay Pacific in November carried less than 3% of its pre-pandemic passenger numbers, and planes were less than one-third full (much-curtailed capacity). You can […]
DLD 362: Oh. My. Cron!
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
A new variant of concern doesn’t have us too concerned. At least not yet. Plus greenwashing, hub bluffs, and pilot retirements.
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Qatar Airways poised to lease/operate Cathay 777s
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Qatar Airways is looking to partners to help augment its long-haul fleet. Cathay Pacific is next up, with a couple 777s likely moving west early in 2022.
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Qatar Airways poised to lease/operate Cathay 777s
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Qatar Airways is looking to partners to help augment its long-haul fleet. Cathay Pacific is next up, with a couple 777s likely moving west early in 2022.
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DLD 362: Oh. My. Cron!
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
A new variant of concern doesn’t have us too concerned. At least not yet. Plus greenwashing, hub bluffs, and pilot retirements.
Your Guide to The Platinum Card from American Express
Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue
If you’re looking for a solid, do it all travel card, then The Platinum Card® from American Express should be on your radar. This one card brings you great airport lounge access, hotel status, and more.
Let’s keep it short, because there’s a lot to get into with this great card and we’re going to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the Amex Platinum.
The Basics of The Platinum Card from American Express
Before we dive deep into the perks of the Amex Platinum, we need to go over all the basics.
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Read MoreCathay Pacific Has Fired Three Pilots After Several Hundred People Were Forced Into 21 Day Isolation Amid Covid Scare
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Cathay Pacific found itself in the middle of a Covid scare this month after three cargo pilots returning from Germany were found infected with the Coronavirus, causing almost 300 citizens and Cathay employees to be forced into 21+ quarantine by Hong Kong authorities. An investigation has now concluded that the pilots have breached company protocol […]
The Capital One Combo: One Of The Best Tools For Earning Miles
Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue
I’ve been a huge fan of card combinations that can really sweep you off your feet at the ability to rapidly earn tons of points without chasing a bonus. Combos like the Citi Premier Card and the Citi Double Cash Card, or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the Chase Freedom Unlimited®.
For the past few years, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Freedom Unlimited® has been my absolute go to combo. However, with some recent updates I think another bank may be wooing me in.
No, it isn’t American Express, Bank of America, or Barclays.
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Read MoreVTL: 14-day travel history can now include Category I countries
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
In a long overdue move, Category I countries can now be part of a VTL traveller’s 14-day history. Here’s the implications.
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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles eliminates award waitlisting
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
Effective 22 October 2021, Cathay Pacific awards either are or aren’t available- wiatlisting is no longer an option.
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Cathay Pacific AsiaMiles Discontinue Award Waitlist Effective October 22, 2021
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Cathay Pacific made some changes to its AsiaMiles program effective today that negatively affect some program members. AsiaMiles members can no longer waitlist for standard awards. Existing waitlist requests are processed if and when availability opens up. Cathay now tries to push members to use the Miles Plus Cash function instead. You can access this […]
[YMMV] American Express Transfer Bonus: Up To 20% To Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1.2)
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/targeted-american-express-transfer-bonus-up-to-30-to-cathay-pacific-asia-miles-11-3/