Cathay Asia Miles Devaluation History
Five years, then a chart hike
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles kept its distance-based award chart stable for about five years, which made it a dependable way to book Cathay premium cabins and Oneworld partners. That changed on October 1, 2023, when Cathay moved to a new chart that raised prices and restructured its distance zones, splitting short flights into two bands and merging long flights into one. See Cathay booking guide.
Premium up, some economy down
The increases concentrated on premium cabins, which rose roughly 8 to 29 percent, with medium and long-haul business and first taking the biggest hit. A business class award from Hong Kong to the West Coast of North America went from 70,000 to 84,000 Asia Miles, a 20 percent rise. Some economy awards actually fell, such as medium-haul going from 22,000 to 20,000 miles, so it was not a blanket cut. See Cathay business guide.
A restrained devaluation
By the standards of Delta, Emirates, or Avianca, Cathay devaluation was measured, keeping a chart and even lowering some economy prices. Asia Miles remain useful for Cathay and Oneworld premium travel, especially the well-priced business cabin, just at somewhat higher prices than before. Book premium awards when you find them and treat the chart as likely to rise again over time. See the devaluation overview.
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