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Diamond member

Diamond members have even more exclusive choice and flexibility – from special rates on miles for flights, shopping and dining to First and Business class lounge access, priority check-in and guaranteed seats.

Benefits for you

Diamond members will enjoy the following benefits.

Travel benefits

Complimentary inflight Wi-Fi
You’re invited to enjoy complimentary inflight Wi-Fi when you fly with us.
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. This benefit may be suspended without prior notice for operational reasons. ^{3, 6}
Guaranteed Premium Economy seat
Diamond members are guaranteed a Premium Economy seat in fare class W up to 24 hours before departure. This benefit may be suspended without prior notice for operational reasons.^{4, 6}
Guaranteed Business seat
Diamond members are guaranteed a Business seat in fare class J up to 24 hours before departure. Until further notice, this benefit will be excluded for flights on the A321neo and may be suspended without prior notice for operational reasons.^{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

_{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.}
_{Only applicable to paid tickets; not applicable to prize, donation or redemption tickets.}
_{Only applicable to Cathay Pacific paid tickets in fare class Y.

Diamond members may reserve up to 24 hours before departure.}
_{Only applicable to Cathay Pacific paid tickets in fare class W. Reservations may be made up to 24 hours before departure.}
_{Only applicable to Cathay Pacific paid tickets in fare class J. Reservations may be made up to 24 hours before departure.}
_{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.}
_{Subject to availability.}
_{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.}

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 HKD4 = 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.

Mid-status benefits

When you reach the Status Points milestone, you’ll unlock even more membership benefits. These will automatically appear in your account for you to claim. You can view your available benefits anytime you sign in to your account.

1,400 Status Points: Two First or Business class lounge passes

Claim two lounge passes for your travel companions to enjoy one-time access to any Cathay Pacific-operated Business class lounge. Once you claim this mid-status benefit, a lounge invitation will be included on their boarding pass. This benefit must be claimed online and is not available at airport check-in.

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1,800 Status Points: A complimentary companion gold membership

Gift a Cathay Pacific’s Cathay Gold membership to a family member or friend, so they can enjoy all the exclusive privileges and benefits of Gold.

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1,600 Status Points: Four bookable upgrades

Claim four single-sector bookable upgrades to the next cabin class on Cathay Pacific flights of any distance for yourself or your travel companion or a redemption group member. Not only will you enjoy greater comfort, but all the Status Points and Asia Miles you earn will be based on the upgraded class.

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Exclusive partner benefits

Besides benefits in the air, Cathay Pacific’s 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.

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}

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The House Collective and EAST 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 Temple House, Chengdu
The Middle House, Shanghai
EAST Hong Kong
EAST Beijing
EAST Miami

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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

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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

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The Refinery

Dining benefits for Diamond members at The Refinery

Diamond members can enjoy*:

Privileged access to club dining facilities

*Terms and conditions apply.

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