Platinum Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Gold [Ends 2015, then 50% Fast Track]
Feb 23, 2015, 8:22 pm
#646
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Top Tier Flyertalk Member
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Feb 24, 2015, 6:25 am
#647
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
Apr 28, 2015, 7:28 am
#649
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
Royal Bank Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum
I thought (was hoping) when CX terminated its relationship with Canadian Amex The Platinum, it was going to upgrade the Visa that Royal Bank has co-branded with CX for some time with a version of the premium Visa Infinite Privilege. I seem to be wrong. In fact, it does not seem CX has been interested in marketing this RBC Visa card, at least not as much as the CIBC/TD Aeroplan Visas or Air Canada with Amex. It requires special effort find it in CX's web site.
Last edited by Clipper801; Apr 28, 2015 at 2:19 pm
Apr 28, 2015, 6:39 pm
#650
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Brisbane Australia
Programs: Singapore, Cathay, QANTAS, Delta, Velocity, Etihad
Posts: 429
I had CX Gold for 3 years with Australian Amex Platinum. Last year I was told that the deal ended in March 2015, but in the meantime I actually qualified (just in time) for CX Gold...and was granted CX Diamond. So it seems that whilst the CX Gold for Amex Platinum has been revoked, some sort of membership level bump up must remain....for now at least.
Apr 29, 2015, 8:41 am
#651
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
I had CX Gold for 3 years with Australian Amex Platinum. Last year I was told that the deal ended in March 2015, but in the meantime I actually qualified (just in time) for CX Gold...and was granted CX Diamond. So it seems that whilst the CX Gold for Amex Platinum has been revoked, some sort of membership level bump up must remain....for now at least.
Apr 29, 2015, 8:42 pm
#652
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Brisbane Australia
Programs: Singapore, Cathay, QANTAS, Delta, Velocity, Etihad
Posts: 429
All Canadian Amex The Platinum cardholders were offered a "fast track" (lower than normal mileage requirements) to MPC Silver/Gold/Diamond at expiry of the Amex complimentary status. I assume that it's the same for the Australian market. However, I understand it to be a one time thing. So after this year, the normal requirements will apply to re-qualify for subsequent years.
May 7, 2015, 9:04 am
#653
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, National EE, AS MVP Gold 75K, AC 75K
Posts: 1,000
I didn't even bother trying to do the fast track as I hardly have any international travel. Just started collecting AA now cause at least there's a chance to get complimentary upgrades.
May 13, 2015, 4:42 am
#654
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 7
I have Cathay emerald status through Amex until Jan 2016. I reached around 65K miles last year so the one-time offer meant I qualified for this. This year I will reach itro 60K miles but none on CP as they are to exepnsive on my normal routes. I am based in the UK so would it now be more beneficial to move to the BA programme when flying OW? Any advice gratefully received.
May 13, 2015, 2:18 pm
#655
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
I have Cathay emerald status through Amex until Jan 2016. I reached around 65K miles last year so the one-time offer meant I qualified for this. This year I will reach itro 60K miles but none on CP as they are to exepnsive on my normal routes. I am based in the UK so would it now be more beneficial to move to the BA programme when flying OW? Any advice gratefully received.
It depends on your travel pattern/destinations. You may very well want to consider Star Alliance or Sky Team as your most suitable FF programme.
Each airline runs its own FF programme. So there are variations. You will need to do your own research as to which one best suits your particular situation.
Jun 8, 2015, 6:32 am
#656
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, National EE, AS MVP Gold 75K, AC 75K
Posts: 1,000
Does anyone know if the FastTrack is continuous or only available for 2015? I'm thinking of going back to OneWorld and not sure if I should stick to AA or Cathay Pacific.
Jun 8, 2015, 1:35 pm
#657
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
If you live in North America, AA will likely be better for you.
Aug 19, 2016, 1:05 am
#659
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
We should pressure Amex to give Elite status with an alternative major alliance airline. It really sucks that CX Goldbis no longer offered but the annual fee is still $700. I don't fly often enough to get airline elite status but CX Gold would have been valuable for getting airline benefits on those occasions.
Was the benefit removed because CX frequent flyers were complaining that Gold status was being too easily given to r"riff-raff" and that it affected the availability of their privileges (lounge crowding, upgrades)
Was the benefit removed because CX frequent flyers were complaining that Gold status was being too easily given to r"riff-raff" and that it affected the availability of their privileges (lounge crowding, upgrades)
Last edited by MasterGeek; Aug 19, 2016 at 10:00 am
Aug 19, 2016, 7:40 am
#660
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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