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    Diamond member

    Benefits for you

    Diamond members will enjoy the following benefits upon earning 1,200 Status Points.

     

    Travel benefits

    • Earn Asia Miles and Status Points easily
      When you fly with us or any of our oneworld alliance airlines, you’ll be able to earn Asia Miles and Status Points to elevate your membership.
    • Exclusive ticket deals
      Discover amazing flight offers before anyone else.
    • Special rates on miles for flight redemptions
      Save even more on your reward flight. Enjoy 10% off on miles when you use Miles Plus Cash to redeem flights with Cathay Pacific.

    • Extra legroom seat and preferred seat reservation
      Reserve an extra legroom seat or a preferred seat for an even more comfortable journey.
    • Advance seat reservation
      Reserve a seat in advance to secure your seat without having to wait until check-in.1
    • Priority waitlisting
      You and your travel companion will be given priority on fully booked Cathay Pacific flights when travelling on a paid ticket and where waitlisting is available.2
    • Guaranteed Economy seat
      Diamond members are guaranteed an Economy seat in fare class Y up to 24 hours before departure.3, 6 
    • Guaranteed Premium Economy seat
      Diamond members are guaranteed a Premium Economy seat in fare class W up to 24 hours before departure.4, 6
    • Guaranteed Business seat 
      Diamond members are guaranteed a Business seat in fare class J up to 24 hours before departure.5, 6
    • Preferred seating on flights operated by Air New Zealand
      Select your preferred seat in advance on Cathay Pacific flights operated by Air New Zealand when travelling between Auckland and Hong Kong.7
    • 24-hour free cancellation
      You can cancel your ticket free of charge within 24 hours after booking.8

    Note

    1. Subject to availability and applicable to paid tickets only.
      Member’s companion can also enjoy this benefit when travelling with the member in the same booking.
      Members must check in at least 20 minutes before the check-in counters close for your flight or seats will be released.
      Group fares are not eligible.
    2. Only applicable to paid tickets; not applicable to prize, donation or redemption tickets.
    3. Only applicable to Cathay Pacific paid tickets in fare class Y. 
      Diamond members may reserve up to 24 hours before departure.
    4. Only applicable to Cathay Pacific paid tickets in fare class W. Reservations may be made up to 24 hours before departure.
    5. Only applicable to Cathay Pacific paid tickets in fare class J. Reservations may be made up to 24 hours before departure.
    6. At times, this benefit may be suspended without prior notice for operational reasons. If that happens, Cathay Pacific will endeavour to offer an alternative solution.
      Please see our  terms and conditions  for full details. 
    7. Subject to availability.
    8. Not applicable for bookings where the first flight departs within eight days (192 hours). Only eligible for bookings made on our website or mobile app. Other terms and conditions apply.

     

    • Priority online check-in (up to 48 hours in advance)
      Beat the queue: check-in online for speed and peace of mind.
    • Check in at First or Business counters
      Enjoy priority check-in at First or Business counters for you and your travel companions.
    • Priority boarding
      Board at your convenience together with your travel companions using the priority First or Business boarding line.
    • Benefits on flights operated by Air New Zealand
      When travelling on Cathay Pacific flights operated by Air New Zealand between Auckland and Hong Kong, you’ll enjoy priority check-in, priority boarding, and priority standby.
    • Extra baggage redemption
      Take more with you by using your Asia Miles to redeem extra baggage.
    • Priority baggage handling
      Your baggage will receive priority and be among the first delivered to the baggage claim area.
    • Additional one piece checked baggage allowance
      Check an extra piece of baggage for your trip.1
    • 15kg special cabin baggage allowance
      Take advantage of extra cabin baggage with a special 15kg allowance.2

    Note

    1. The additional allowance may vary based on the origin of your flight. 
      Visit Baggage information to learn more.
    2. If the cabin baggage allowance in the member’s travel class is higher, this special cabin baggage allowance does not apply.

    This benefit is available only to members departing on flights marketed and operated by Cathay Pacific, and does not apply to joint-operated or codeshare flights operated by third-party carriers (with the exception of Cathay Pacific flights operated by Air New Zealand between Auckland and Hong Kong).

    • Cathay Pacific First class lounge* 
      Relax, refresh and recharge before your flight at our exclusive First class lounge with your travel companions when you fly with us or any of our oneworld alliance airlines.# 
    • Cathay Pacific Business class lounges*
      Enjoy unlimited access to our award-winning Business class lounges when you fly with us or any of our oneworld alliance airlines#.
    • Guest lounge access*
      Diamond members may bring up to two guests to the Cathay Pacific lounge when travelling together on Cathay Pacific or a oneworld airline.* For partner airline lounges, Diamond members may bring one guest. Children under 2 years of age will be admitted without being counted as a guest.
    • Lounge access redemption for travel companions*
      Redeem a First or Business class lounge pass using Asia Miles for your travel companions. Sign in to learn more.
    • Lounge pass purchase for travel companions*
      Purchase a lounge pass for your travel companions for selected lounges. Click here to learn more.
    • Arrival lounges*^+
      Relax and recuperate after your flight to London when you fly with us.
    • Air New Zealand Business class lounge access
      Diamond members travelling in any class on Cathay Pacific flights operated by Air New Zealand between Auckland and Hong Kong enjoy departure lounge access at Auckland and Hong Kong airports.

    * Lounge access age restriction
    If the passenger is a minor and travelling alone, admission to the lounge and alcohol consumption follow local laws and the policy of the lounge operator. Proof of age may be required to access the lounge.

    # Available only to members and their guests departing on: 
    - flights marketed, but not necessarily operated, by Cathay Pacific; and 
    - flights marketed and operated by oneworld carriers

    ^ Available to members arriving in London (CX237, CX251 or CX255 only) on flights marketed and operated by Cathay Pacific. Guests are not allowed and admission is for the day of arrival only.  
    To facilitate access to the London Arrival lounge, members should obtain an invitation card at their point of origin.

    +Arrival lounges are temporarily suspended until further notice.

     

    • Membership holiday
      Diamond members wanting to take a break from travel can put their membership on hold for up to one year. During this time, you will not have access to membership benefits or earn Status Points but will continue to earn Asia Miles.
    • Membership services
      As a member, you’ll enjoy priority 24-hour worldwide phone and live chat support.
    • PressReader
      Our partnership with PressReader gives you complimentary two-day access to thousands of the world’s best newspapers and magazines whenever you fly with us.
    • Personalised baggage name tags
      Diamond members will receive their very own personalised baggage name tags.

    Everyday benefits

    • Earn Status Points easily
      By spending with our selected co-branded credit cards (available in Hong Kong), you’ll be able to earn Status Points quickly to elevate your membership.
    • Earn more Asia Miles, faster
      Diamond members can boost the miles they earn when they shop, dine and book hotels with us.
      • Earn up to HKD2 = 1 when you shop with us.
      • Earn HKD4 = 1 when you book hotels and packages with us.
      • Earn HKD2 = 1 when you dine at our partner restaurants.
    • Special rates on miles for shopping and dining 
      When Diamond members use Miles Plus Cash to shop and dine with us, they’ll unlock special rates on miles – opening a whole new world of spending. 
      • Enjoy 5% off when you shop with us and pay with miles. 
      • Enjoy 10% off when you pay with miles in one dining transaction.
    • Priority redemption on events, experiences and travel packages
      Get there first. Diamond members get priority access to selected lifestyle events, experiences and travel packages – so you’ll always be ahead of the crowd.

     

    Exclusive partner benefits

    Besides benefits in the air, Cathay members have year-round privileges and recognition on the ground with our club partners. You’ll receive special benefits in hotels, dining, transportation, and retail in Hong Kong and locations around the world – and with every status upgrade, the more privileges you’ll enjoy. 


    The Peninsula Hotels

    Benefits for Diamond members at The Peninsula Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Bangkok and Manila

    Diamond members can enjoy*:

    • In-room check-in
    • Complimentary room upgrade to next category
    • Peninsula Time: flexible check-in and check-out
    • Complimentary Peninsula Set Breakfast at The Lobby
    • Complimentary departure transfer by hotel limousine
    • Complimentary alcoholic beverage when dining at the hotel’s selected restaurant
    • Advance reservations for afternoon tea at The Lobby, The Peninsula Hong Kong
    • Discount/voucher for spa treatments

    * Member benefits may vary at individual hotels and some exclusions apply

    List of participating hotels

    • The Peninsula Hong Kong
    • The Peninsula Shanghai
    • The Peninsula Beijing
    • The Peninsula Tokyo
    • The Peninsula Bangkok
    • The Peninsula Manila

    Great accommodation is one of the most important elements of your travel experience, so we chose our hotel partners for the quality and value of their offerings, and their reputation for personal amenities and thoughtful service.

    Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

    Benefits for Diamond members across 24 properties in Asia Pacific.

    Hotel stays
    Relax in indulgent comfort and enjoy an enhanced stay with the following:

    • Complimentary one-level room upgrade
    • Early check-in and late check-out
    • Complimentary breakfast

    Hotel welcome services
    Start your elevated experience the moment you arrive with a special service that extends a warm welcome to you on your arrival at the hotel.

    • Curbside or in-room check-in

    Hotel dining
    Whether or not you are staying as a hotel guest, choose from fine dining or a range of casual lounge and bar options and enjoy special perks that make your dining experience even more memorable.

    • Guaranteed reservation at selected hotel restaurants
    • Complimentary signature cocktail when dining at selected restaurants

    Hotel spa
    Take time out during your stay or drop by to experience the hotel spa. Pamper your senses with therapy tailored to relieve stress and enjoy extra benefits that add to your feelings of well-being.

    • 15% discount on spa treatments

    * Member benefits may vary at individual hotels and some exclusions apply

    Swire Hotels

    Exclusive stay and dining benefits at The House Collective and EAST Hotels
     

    Diamond members can enjoy*:

    • Discount on airport transfers
    • Dining discounts at hotels’ restaurants and bars
    • Complimentary room upgrade to the next category
    • Early check-in / Late check-out
    • Complimentary daily breakfast
    • Welcome amenities such as gifts and suit pressing service

    * Member benefits may vary at individual hotels and some exclusions apply

    List of participating hotels

    • The Upper House, Hong Kong
    • The Opposite House, Beijing
    • The Temple House, Chengdu
    • The Middle House, Shanghai
    • EAST Hong Kong
    • EAST Beijing
    • EAST Miami

    The Peninsula Hotels

    Benefits for Diamond members at The Peninsula Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Bangkok and Manila

    Diamond members can enjoy*:

    • In-room check-in
    • Complimentary room upgrade to next category
    • Peninsula Time: flexible check-in and check-out
    • Complimentary Peninsula Set Breakfast at The Lobby
    • Complimentary departure transfer by hotel limousine
    • Complimentary alcoholic beverage when dining at the hotel’s selected restaurant
    • Advance reservations for afternoon tea at The Lobby, The Peninsula Hong Kong
    • Discount/voucher for spa treatments

    * Member benefits may vary at individual hotels and some exclusions apply

    List of participating hotels

    • The Peninsula Hong Kong
    • The Peninsula Shanghai
    • The Peninsula Beijing
    • The Peninsula Tokyo
    • The Peninsula Bangkok
    • The Peninsula Manila

    The Peninsula Hotels

    Benefits for Diamond members at The Peninsula Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Bangkok and Manila

    Diamond members can enjoy*:

    • In-room check-in
    • Complimentary room upgrade to next category
    • Peninsula Time: flexible check-in and check-out
    • Complimentary Peninsula Set Breakfast at The Lobby
    • Complimentary departure transfer by hotel limousine
    • Complimentary alcoholic beverage when dining at the hotel’s selected restaurant
    • Advance reservations for afternoon tea at The Lobby, The Peninsula Hong Kong
    • Discount/voucher for spa treatments

    * Member benefits may vary at individual hotels and some exclusions apply

    List of participating hotels

    • The Peninsula Hong Kong
    • The Peninsula Shanghai
    • The Peninsula Beijing
    • The Peninsula Tokyo
    • The Peninsula Bangkok
    • The Peninsula Manila

    The Refinery

    Dining benefits for Diamond members at The Refinery

    Diamond members can enjoy*:

    • Privileged access to club dining facilities 

    *Terms and conditions apply.

    Travel as well on the ground as you do in the air with special privileges, exclusive discounts and a wide selection of vehicles for car rentals.

    Hertz

    Take to the road with benefits that enhance your driving experience

    Car rental

    • Complimentary upgrade of two car classes
    • 10% discount on Hertz Prestige Collection
    • 10% discount on Affordable Rates
    • 10% discount on daily chauffeur-driven On Hire services in Hong Kong
    • Three-hour overtime charge waiver or complimentary rental of child seat for self-drive rentals in Hong Kong
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