Flying between Canada and Hong Kong? You'll want the new Cathay World Elite Mastercard

In 2023, we marked 40 years of direct flights to Canada with the first uninterrupted flight connecting Hong Kong and Vancouver that took off on 1 May 1983. The longevity of this route highlights the close ties between Hongkongers and Canadians. Today, we continue to fly direct to both sides of Canada, connecting Toronto, in addition to Vancouver, directly to Hong Kong.

Aiming to serve our Canadian travellers better and provide greater access to Asia and beyond through our network, we  have launched a new co-branded credit card together with Neo Financial  – the Cathay World Elite^® Mastercard. It has been designed specifically to reward frequent travellers to and from Canada and Hong Kong with seamless benefits, no matter where they go, enhanced by Neo’s best-in-class financial experience and know-how in fintech capabilities.

Read on to discover the amazing perks the Cathay World Elite Mastercard has in store.

New cardholder perks

As a new cardholder, you’ll immediately become a Cathay member, eligible to receive a welcome offer of up to 30,000: 15,000 upon sign-up, and 15,000 upon spending CAD$3,000 within the first three months¹. That's enough to redeem a one-way long-haul economy ticket from Vancouver to Hong Kong, or to splurge on any product and travel experience with our hundreds of airline, retail, hotel and dining partners. Moreover, you can make your next visit to Hong Kong all the more rewarding by redeeming an extravagant afternoon tea or champagne-fuelled soiree with your miles, or earn even more by dining at one of our partner restaurants . 

Leveraging Neo’s fintech expertise, the Cathay World Elite Mastercard also features a secured credit option available to those who have newly relocated to Canada, which grants guaranteed card approval⁶ with no credit history required – taking you one step closer to a world of benefits.

Earn miles on day-to-day spending

With the Cathay WorldElite Mastercard, you’ll be eligible to earn miles within Canada at a rate of 1 for every CAD1 you spend² – whether that’s on groceries or your morning coffee run. Your miles will be automatically credited to your Cathay membership account, so there’s no need to wait until the end of your statement month to redeem big-ticket flights and any lifestyle awards you’ve got your eyes on.

Even better: as a cardholder, you can earn an average of five times the usual miles rate at thousands of Neo partners across Canada⁵, and in some cases, you’ll be able to earn up to 15 times⁵ more miles on first-time purchases.

Outside of Canada, you’ll be able to earn 2 for every CAD1 you spend³, helping you earn miles at an accelerated rate when you’re visiting Hong Kong – or anywhere else for that matter. 

Flight offers and elevated travel experiences

As a cardholder booking flights on the Canadian Cathay Pacific website, you’ll be able to earn double miles⁴, at a rate of CAD1 = 2. This is the same rate as on any overseas spending – so your travel benefits are accelerated even more.

Having a Cathay World Elite Mastercard also opens up numerous travel perks exclusive to members, from priority online check-in and lounge redemption to insurance coverage¹⁰ and inflight Wi-Fi at over 1 million hotspots worldwide⁸, as well as regular travel and lifestyle redemption discounts to ensure a smooth and extra comfortable journey.

Planning your next holiday? Your last flight to Canada or Hong Kong just earned you plenty of miles to redeem hotel nights, car rentals and unique experiences for your next big trip. Want to keep on earning while enjoying the benefits of miles redemption? Book your next trip using Miles Plus Cash – your existing miles help give you a leg-up for your trip, while you’ll still earn miles on your credit card spend.

To make your next transpacific trip even more worthwhile, take advantage of the limited-time offer with the Cathay World Elite Mastercard, where you’re eligible for up to 10 per cent off the fare for your next flight from Canada⁹ – look out for further updates as the card makes its debut.

Apply for your Cathay World Elite Mastercard now to start earning. T&Cs apply.

All listed products, prices and Asia Miles redemption rates are accurate at time of publication and may be subject to change.

The Cathay World Elite^® Mastercard^® is issued by Neo Financial^™  pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. 

Mastercard^®, World Elite^®, and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

The Cathay World Elite^® Mastercard^® is not available in Quebec. 

To learn more about the Cathay World Elite Mastercard click here. 

Earn or redeem Asia Miles at least once every 18 months to keep them active. Asia Miles may be limited and vary by perks, offer, and partner. Offer is subject to the Asia Miles terms and conditions.