5 Cathay membership programme updates to know, effective from 1 January 2027

We’re evolving our membership programme to be simpler, smoother and better while offering greater value to members. These changes will take effect on 1 January 2027. Your current membership status in 2025 and associated status benefits will remain in place and valid through to the current expiry date. In the meantime, we will transition you seamlessly to the enhanced programme. Here’s what’s new – and what it means for you.

1. Seamless status progression 

Rather than resetting to zero, every Status Point you earn now counts towards your next status upgrade, and the one beyond. For example, if you reach Silver at 300 Status Points, those points continue accruing towards Gold (600 points). This means you’re now potentially able to unlock multiple statuses in a single year without starting over.

2. A standardised membership cycle 

From 1 January 2027, we’re moving to a standardised membership cycle, running from 1 January to 31 December every year. This makes it easier to track your Status Points and plan your travel. Even better: when you upgrade to a new status, you’ll enjoy its benefits for the remainder of the current year plus the following year.

3. Status Points rollover 

Earn more than 600 Status Points in a year? For Gold members and above, any surplus points (up to a 50 per cent cap) will automatically roll over to the next year, giving you a head start on retaining your status or climbing to the next one.

4. A new diamond status awaits 

We’re introducing Diamond Exec, a new status in the Diamond family, positioned between Diamond and Diamond Plus*. At 2,400 Status Points, Diamond Exec unlocks a suite of exclusive benefits including but not limited to:

• A dedicated Relationship Manager to assist with booking flights and provide  personalised support.
• Four single-sector Upgrade Passes (currently Bookable Upgrades) for cabin upgrades up to First class (subject to availability).
• A complimentary Gold Companion Card for you to give Gold privileges to a family member or friend for one membership period.
• Priority access to exclusive travel and lifestyle perks.

* Diamond Plus is an invitation-only status for Diamond and Diamond Exec members, based on their annual fare spending on Cathay Pacific flights.

5. A complimentary Diamond year 

For members who’ve held Diamond status for five years or more, we’re launching Diamond Membership Reserve. And for every 6,000 Status Points you’ve earned since 2016, you’ll earn a complimentary Diamond membership for up to one year, which can be activated at any time and has no expiry date.

Please note: the benefits listed are subject to terms and conditions. Learn more about the changes to our membership programme.

This article was originally published in November and updated in December 2025.